Attention, all job seekers! Today, we bring you the latest news regarding work opportunities abroad. Germany has introduced the Germany Opportunity Card, a new law passed by the Parliament, which allows international job seekers to come to Germany without a job offer
The validity of the German Opportunity Card is up to 1 year, granting non-European job seekers the chance to visit Germany for the esignated period. Also known as the “Chancenkarte” or “Green Card,” this card offers greater flexibility and longer validity compared to the Germany Job Seeker Visa.
The Germany Job Seeker Visa only permits a stay of up to 6 months, whereas the Germany Opportunity Card provides job seekers with more time to search for better career prospects and settle in the country.
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The Germany Opportunity Card operates on a point system, where job seekers need to accumulate 6 points to obtain the card. Points are based on factors such as education, age, and experience.
Germany Opportunity Card 2023 Details
- Country: Germany
- Host: German Government
- Eligible Candidates: Non-European
- Eligible Countries: Non-European countries
- Type: Job Seeker
- Category: Visa/Card
What is the Germany Opportunity Card?
The Parliament of Germany has introduced the Opportunity Card, also known as the Green Card, as a new type of job seeker visa. It enables non-European job seekers to stay in Germany for up to one year and search for their ideal job. The Opportunity Card has been approved by the Parliament and is expected to be implemented in early 2024.
Benefits of the Germany Opportunity Card
The Germany Opportunity Card offers several benefits:
- Allows a longer stay compared to the job seeker visa
- Provides greater flexibility
- Based on a point system
- Requires only 6 points out of 14
- Allows for part-time employment
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Eligibility Criteria for the Germany Opportunity Card
To be eligible for the Opportunity Card, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a non-European candidate
- Must score at least six points on the score-based system
- Must have a clean criminal background
- Must be financially capable of supporting themselves during their stay in Germany
- Must apply through a German embassy or consulate in their home country
How to Apply
All international candidates seeking job opportunities in Germany through the Opportunity Card must apply through a German embassy or consulate in their home country. You can find an embassy near you by searching on a search engine like Google
