Germany’s ‘Opportunity Card’ 2024 – Eligibility and Benefits

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The Launch

Germany launched the “Opportunity Card” on June 1, 2024. It primarily launched to attract non-European individuals who are skilled and eager to work in Germany. This diplomatic decision has been taken to fulfill their country’s demand for skilled labor in sectors like,

  • Engineering
  • IT
  • Healthcare

Eligibility for “Opportunity Card 2024”

Eligibility CriteriaQualification
AgeUnder 35 age – two points36-40 aged – one point
Educational QualificationA University Degree/at least two years of Vocational training in their home country
Work ExperienceMust have professionally 5 years of experience (gives additional points)
Language ProficiencyEither German or English
In, German – A2 level
B1 to C2 level (1 to 3 points)
English – C1 level (additional points)
Financial StabilitySufficient Financial stability or a part-time job (20 hours of work per week)

Benefits of Opportunity Card 2024

  • 20 hours work a week
  • One can earn up to 1,000 euros
  • Easy and simplified legal entry to the country
  • One year permission to residential occupation (can be extended)
  • Time will be given to find both full-time and part-time job

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Point System for Opportunity Card 2024

4 points – Professional qualifications. Nurses, engineers, and teachers are permitted to practice.

3 points –  Professional experience – 5 years, Vocational Training – 2 years, German proficiency – B2 level.

2 points – Recent work experience and vocational Training, applicants’ age under 35, & German – B1 proficiency.

1 point – applicants’ age under 40, non-tourist stays in Germany (six months at least), English – C1 level/German – A2 level proficiency.

Process of Application

It can be applied at the German Embassy or German Consulate. If he/she already resides in Germany, they can apply at the Local Foreigners’ Registration Office. The following documents should be attached to the Opportunity Card 2024 application.

  • Educational and Professional qualification certificates.
  • Certificates of Language proficiency either in German or English.
  • Financial Stability evidence – Employment contract of Part-time job.

Based on the given documents and the points earned by the applicant, the approval for the Opportunity Card can take from 4 to 12 weeks from the date of application submitted.

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