What you need to Know
The German government recently announced the term “Chancenkarte” which means “opportunity card” which will take effect on 1st March, 2024. This should be available to the public by the end of the 2023.
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Eligibility criteria for an opportunity card
You must have at least three of these four conditions for you to be eligible for the opportunity card in Germany,
- Age: You should be under 35 years.
- Qualifications: A university degree or professionally qualified.
- Experience: You should hold at least 3 years of work experience.
- Language: Either German language or previous residency in Germany is required.
Some benefits of Getting the opportunity card to Germany
The opportunity card will assist Germany in attracting skilled labour from foreign countries
Most organizations and companies in Germany prefer eligible candidates who are resident in Germany or the European Union.
It gives you access to professional job-seekers to work in Germany without even getting an offer.
Opportunity card vs Employment visa
| Opportunity card | Employment visa |
|---|---|
| This is a type of visa that is yet to be implemented. | The employment visa is an already existing type of visa. |
| An opportunity card is similar to a Job Seeker visa that you apply for when you do not have a job offer from Germany. | The employment visa is applied when you already have a job offer/contract from Germany. |
| You must satisfy the eligibility criteria to apply for the opportunity card. | To apply for the employment visa, you just need to have a job offer from Germany and a valid degree certificate recognized by Germany. |
| There is a limit to how many opportunity cards will be allotted each year. | There is theoretically no limit on the number of employment visas that can be allotted each year. |
| Knowledge of the German language will improve your chances of getting this visa. | German language proficiency is not required to get an employment visa. |
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