Germany’s Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) 🇩🇪
Germany’s Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) is an initiative introduced to attract skilled workers to live and work in Germany. It utilizes a points-based system to evaluate applicants based on several criteria, including education, work experience, language skills, age, ties to Germany, and financial self-sufficiency. The main goal is to address labor shortages in various sectors and to make it easier for qualified professionals from around the world to contribute to the German economy.
To apply for Germany’s Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) in 2024, you need to meet certain qualifications and accumulate a minimum of 6 points through a point-based system. This system evaluates your education, work experience, language skills, age, ties to Germany, and financial self-sufficiency. Below are the detailed criteria and corresponding points:
Education and Work Experience:
Partially Recognized Foreign Professional Qualification:
– 4 points: If you have a partially recognized foreign professional qualification or permission to practice a regulated profession in Germany.
Professional Experience:
– 3 points: At least 5 years of professional experience in the last 7 years along with completed vocational training.
– 2 points: At least 2 years of professional experience in the last 5 years along with completed vocational training.
Shortage Occupation:
– 1 point: If your qualification is in an occupation that is currently in shortage in Germany.
Language Skills:
German Language Proficiency:
– 3 points: German language skills at B2 level or higher.
– 2 points: German language skills at B1 level.
– 1 point: Basic German language skills (A2 level) or very good English skills (C1 level).
Age:
– 2 points: If you are under 35 years old.
– 1 point: If you are between 35 and 40 years old.
Previous Ties to Germany:
– 1 point: If you have stayed in Germany for at least 6 months in the last 5 years (not as a tourist).
Additional Points:
– 1 point: If your spouse meets the requirements and applies together with you.
Financial Requirements:
To demonstrate financial self-sufficiency, you must:
– Have at least €1,027 per month in a blocked account, totaling €12,324 for one year.
– Alternatively, securing a part-time job for up to 20 hours per week is acceptable.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the Opportunity Card is €75.
By meeting these requirements and gathering the necessary points, you can successfully apply for the Chancenkarte, allowing you to live and work in Germany.
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