Germany is Europe's economic powerhouse, facing a massive shortage of skilled professionals in IT, engineering, healthcare, and management. With the newly introduced points-based "Chancenkarte" (Opportunity Card), you can live in Germany for up to one year to search for employment, attend interviews, and secure your future—no initial job offer required.
To qualify for the new Job Seeker visa, you must score a minimum of 6 points based on the following criteria:
You must have a university degree or at least two years of vocational training that is recognized in your home country. We verify this through the Anabin database.
Points are awarded based on how many years of relevant professional experience you have gained in the last 5-7 years.
You earn points for German proficiency (A1 to C1) or English proficiency (B2 or higher).
The new rules allow you to work up to 20 hours per week while looking for a full-time job.
Easily convert your visa into an EU Blue Card once you secure a qualifying employment contract.
Enjoy minimum 24 paid vacation days and fantastic social security benefits.
Travel freely across all 27 Schengen countries for interviews and networking.
We handle the complex German bureaucracy so you can focus on preparing for your job search.
We evaluate your profile against the Chancenkarte criteria and verify your degree on the Anabin database.
We guide you in opening a German Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) to prove you have the required funds to support yourself.
We prepare your dossier and help you book and prepare for your appointment at the German Consulate/VFS.
Once you secure a job in Germany, we assist you in converting your Job Seeker visa into a permanent EU Blue Card.
No, fluent German is not strictly required if you speak B2 level English and are applying for IT or corporate roles. However, knowing basic German (A1/A2) will earn you valuable points for the visa and make daily life easier.
The German government requires you to prove you can support yourself. Currently, you need to deposit approximately €1,027 per month for the duration of your visa (e.g., about €12,324 for a 12-month stay).
Yes! A major advantage of the new Chancenkarte is that it allows you to work up to 20 hours per week in any job (even outside your profession) to support yourself while you search for a qualified full-time role.
Speak with our experts to calculate your points, check your degree recognition, and start your Chancenkarte application.
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