VizaleoGermany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): eligibility, points and cover letter
Who can get Germany's Opportunity Card to look for work, how the points work, how to show funds, and what to write in your cover letter.
What the Opportunity Card is
It lets you stay in Germany for up to one year to look for a job. While you search you may work part-time, up to 20 hours a week, and do trial work with employers.
Who qualifies
Either your qualification is fully recognised in Germany, or you have a university degree or a vocational qualification of at least two years that is recognised in the country where you got it. You also need German at A1 level or English at B2 level, and at least 6 points.
How the points work
- Partial recognition of your qualification in Germany
- Years of professional experience in your field
- German language level (and English)
- Age
- Previous legal stays in Germany
- A partner who also qualifies and applies with you
What your cover letter should cover
- Your qualification and how it is recognised
- Your experience and the jobs you will look for
- Your language skills
- How you will fund the job search (blocked account or declaration of commitment)
- Where you will stay
Funds
You must show you can support yourself during the search. The monthly amount is set each year, so check the current figure on make-it-in-germany.com before you open a blocked account.
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