Why Apply for the Germany Opportunity Card?

• Access to over 1M job opportunities in 20+ sectors
• Streamlined job search in Germany
• Requirement of 6 points in the points-based system
• No requirement of permanent job contract
• Receive work permit immediately

 

What is the Germany Opportunity Card?

The Chancenkarte, also known as GOC or Germany Opportunity Card is a residence permit that authorizes foreign nationals to live in Germany for to find a job. The permit has a validity of 1 year.

While you are searching for job in Germany, the GOC allows you to work for two weeks in a trial job or be employed in part-time work not exceeding 20 hours per week.

The Germany Opportunity Card streamlines the entry procedure for skilled international professionals.
 

Germany Chancenkarte vs. Job Seeker Visa

The Chancenkarte as well as Job Seeker Visa of Germany are work permits to authorize international professionals to work in Germany. The primary differences between the Chancenkarte and Job Seeker visa are given in the table below.

Features	Job Seeker Visa	Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Minimum Qualifications	University degree or recognized vocational training in Germany	Professional qualification with more than 2 years of vocational training and work experience
Language Requirements	B1-level German for vocational training No language requirement if having a recognized degree	A1-level German or B2-level English
Visa Duration	A maximum of 6 months	A maximum of 1 year
Financial Requirements	€5,604 for a period of 6 months	€12,324 for the year
Work Permission	Not permitted during visa period	Allows part-time work up to 20 hours per week

 

Benefits of Germany Opportunity Card

• Access to the German job market
• Immediate availability of work permit
• Stay for 1 year to search for jobs in Germany
• Earn €1000/month through part-time employment while searching for jobs
• Can do part-time jobs for a  maximum of 20 hours per week
• Streamlined hiring process and easy entry to Germany
• Federal Employment approval is not required
• Pathway to Germany PR

 

Points calculator for Germany Opportunity Card

You have to score a minimum of 6 points from the criteria listed given below to be eligible for GOC. The detailed information about the primary factors used to evaluate a candidate and the points correlated to it is given below.

Criteria	Maximum points
Age	2
Qualification	4
Relevant work experience	3
German Language Skills/English Language Skills	3 or 1
Previous stay in Germany	1
Spouse qualifying for opportunity card	1
Total	14

 

Eligibility for Germany Opportunity Card

To be eligible for the Germany Opportunity Card, you must:

• Have at least 2 years of valid vocational training or a university degree
• Have at least 2 years of professional work experience
• Have the required proficiency in the English or German language
• Be 18 to 40 years of age
• Have proof of previous visits to Germany. Tourist stays are not considered valid. 
• Adequate funds of €12,324 per annum to sponsor yourself in Germany

 

Requirements for Germany Opportunity Card

To apply for the Germany Opportunity Card, you must have the following documents: 

• A valid passport issued in the last 10 years Evidence of your residence:
• Residency certificate
• Proof of identity
• Certification of vocational training
• Proof of adequate funds to sponsor yourself to Germany
• Health insurance valid for the entire duration of your stay in Germany
• A valid notice of recognition from German authorities
• Certificate from recent employment
• Proof of English and German language skills
   

Language	Proficiency Level
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	IELTS TOEFL Cambridge Certificate

 

How to Apply for Germany Opportunity Card?  

Step 1: Evaluate your eligibility for Germany Opportunity Card

Step 2: Arrange the required documents for GOC

Step 3: Submit your GOC application at the local German Embassy.

Step 4: Wait for the decision on your GOC application

Step 5: Fly to Germany

 

Germany Opportunity Card Processing Fees

The Germany Opportunity Card has an application fee of €75.
 

Germany Opportunity Card Processing Time

The processing time for Germany Opportunity Card ranges from 4 to 6 months.
 

How can Y-Axis help you?

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• Free eligibility check through the Germany Immigration Points Calculator
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