How to use the Opportunity card to Come to Germany

This video below elaborates ways that you can use the opportunity card in order to come to Germany in search of a job.

There are 3 basic points to consider which are as follows:

Educational Qualifications: completion of a degree or at least two years of state-recognized training.

Language Skill: German language skills at A1 level or English Skills at B2 level.

Financial Means: Sufficient funds to cover your living expenses during your stay, currently 12,324 Euros in a blocked account at 2024 or a declaration of commitment.

The scoring system used to check your eligibility requires that you earn at least six (6) points. The scoring system are:

Partial Recognition of a Foreign Educational Qualification – 4 Points

Qualification in a shortage Occupation – 1 point

Professional Experience: 2 points for two (2) years relevant experience, and three (3) points for at least 3 years in the last seven (7) years.

Language skills: 1 point for German A2, 2 point for B1, and 3 points for B2 or higher. An additional point for English at C1 or native level.

Age: 2 points if you are under 35 years, 1 point if you are above 35 years.

Relation to Germany: 1 point if you have resided legally in Germany for at least six (6) months in the last five (5) years.

Joint Application: 1 point for one of the partner who meet the other requirements.

Important links to the opportunity card application and more vital information can be found in the video below.