germany’s ‘opportunity card’ 2024 eligibility and benefits
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,
Eligibility for “Opportunity Card 2024”
| Eligibility Criteria | Qualification |
| Age | Under 35 age – two points36-40 aged – one point |
| Educational Qualification | A University Degree/at least two years of Vocational training in their home country |
| Work Experience | Must have professionally 5 years of experience (gives additional points) |
| Language Proficiency | Either German or English In, German – A2 level B1 to C2 level (1 to 3 points) English – C1 level (additional points) |
| Financial Stability | Sufficient Financial stability or a part-time job (20 hours of work per week) |
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.
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.
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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