Migrate to Germany on Opportunity Card. No job offer or Sponsorship required!

Highlights: Migrate to Germany on Opportunity Card without any job offer or Sponsorship

• Germany launched the opportunity card for non-EU candidates to enter and reside in the country without permanent job offer .
• Germany aims to attract skilled workers who can reside in there for 1 year and look for jobs.
• Non-EU candidates must be a skilled workers or collect at least six points in a points-based system.
• Candidates need a minimum of two years of vocational training or a university degree recognized by their home country and language proficiency in German or English
  
   

 

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New point-based German Opportunity Card

The new point-based German Opportunity Card allows non-EU candidates to reside in Germany without the need for a permanent job.The opportunity card is also a residency permit for one year. This Opportunity Card aims to attract skilled workers to the country.The non-EU residents will be provided with sufficient funds for their stay in the country.

 

The Opportunity Card allows legal entry to Germany, offers a good chance of earning a good income, and provides the potential for permanent residency. After the application is successful, candidates will receive immediate work permit.

 

Eligibility Criteria to get the German Opportunity Card

The German Opportunity Card initiates a simplified job search process in Germany. For this, the applicant must complete the eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must be recognized as skilled workers
• Candidates must have a minimum 2 years of higher education degree
• Must have a proficiency in German A1 or English B2
• Sufficient funds by having a job (up to 20 hours per week)

 

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How to score points for the German opportunity card

The points are calculated based on age, professional experience, language skills, and previous stay in Germany. Candidates need to score six points to qualify. Basic requirements include language proficiency and financial security, and contract for part-time work. Here are the basic requirements to score points.

Requirements to score points	Points for the Opportunity Card
Partial recognition of foreign professional qualifications or permission to practice regulated professions such as teaching or engineering.	4 points
Five years of professional experience within the last seven years or good German language skills at B2 level.	3 points
Two years of professional experience following vocational training, or if the applicant is under 35 years old, and for German language skills at B1 level.	2 Points
Applicants under 40 years old or those with previous stays in Germany, excluding tourist visits.	1 point

 

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Benefits of the German opportunity card

• Candidates get an easy entry with a simplified process to enter Germany
• Candidate can reside in Germany for one-year
• Earn over 1000 euros as monthly income
• Can work up to 20 hours per week
• Candidates get time to find a qualified part-time or full-time job
   

 

Requirements list that needs to fulfill the Germany opportunity Card

• Education Qualification: Must be highly educated
• Professional work experience: Must have five years of professional work experience
• Age: Must be below  35 years will give 2 points; 36-40 years will give 1 point
• Language Proficiency level: Score relevant points in the language test such as A2 in German or C1 in English.

Language	Levels of proficiency
German tests	A1 (understand simple German sentences)
	A2 (basic knowledge)
	B1 (intermediate)
	B2 (good Intermediate)
	C1 (advanced knowledge)
	C2 (excellent knowledge / mother-tongue level)
English tests	TOEFL
	IELTS
	Cambridge Certificate

 

Steps to apply for Germany opportunity Card

Step 1: Check your eligibility for Germany opportunity Card

Step 2: Fulfil the required criteria

Step 3: Apply your application for Germany opportunity Card

Step 4: Wait for the visa status and migrate to Germany

 

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