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Chancenkarte
(job search visa)

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What is Chancenkarte?

  • Since June 2024, a special program -- "chancenkarte" -- has been operating in Germany

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  • The program gives qualified people the opportunity to move to Germany in order to find a job in the country

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  • A job offer is not required to apply for a chance card

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  • You can look for a job in Germany on your own or with our help

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  • Chancenkarte is valid for 1 year

Requirements for obtaining a German Chancenkarte

  • There are only two basic requirements

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  • Diploma of higher education

  • Language skills - German (A1) or English (B2) and the ability to show any certificate of their study or proficiency

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  • This program has a point system for evaluating applicants. A minimum of 6 points is required. They are awarded according to the following criteria:

  • Recognition of profession and qualifications in Germany

  • work experience

  • age

  • language skills

  • Relation to Germany or time of residence in Germany

  • your partner's potential - age, education, language skills, work experience, etc.

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Thus, you either go by relevant education or by a point system.

How the scores are calculated

four points can be obtained for:

  • recognized or partially recognized professional education

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three points can be obtained for:

  • at least five years of work experience (in the last seven years) after completing two years of education or more

  • German language proficiency (B2).

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two points can be obtained for:

  • sufficient knowledge of German (B1)

  • two years of work experience (within the last five years) after completing education

  • Applicant's age is 35 years or older

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one point can be obtained for:

  • satisfactory knowledge of German (A2)

  • a stay in Germany for at least six months in the last five years (not for tourist purposes).

  • 35-40 years of age

  • excellent knowledge of English (C1)

  • your partner/spouse who fulfills the criteria for a "chance card" if he/she is applying for the document together with you.

How the scores are calculated

four points can be obtained for:

  • recognized or partially recognized professional education

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three points can be obtained for:

  • at least five years of work experience (in the last seven years) after completing two years of education or more

  • German language proficiency (B2).

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two points can be obtained for:

  • sufficient knowledge of German (B1)

  • two years of work experience (within the last five years) after completing education

  • Applicant's age is 35 years or older

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one point can be obtained for:

  • satisfactory knowledge of German (A2)

  • a stay in Germany for at least six months in the last five years (not for tourist purposes).

  • 35-40 years of age

  • excellent knowledge of English (C1)

  • your partner/spouse who fulfills the criteria for a "chance card" if he/she is applying for the document together with you.

All in service package

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  • Case analysis and initial consultation✅

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  • Verification of the educational diploma for compliance with German specialization requirements (Anabin) (Anabit cost of service is not included in the package)✅

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  • Unlimited support of a personal manager✅

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  • Preparation and completion of documents to apply for Visa D✅

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  • Registration at the consulate to apply for a visa✅

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  • Preparing for an interview at a consulate or visa center✅​

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  • Assistance in opening a bank account✅

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  • Advice on long-term health insurance✅

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Tariff: price is determined after initial free consultation

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Terms

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Preparation of a package of documents - from 2 weeks to 1.5 months (depending on the readiness of your case)

Visa procedures - about 1-3.5 months (depending on the country of your submission)

💡 The procedure for recognizing a document on the availability of professional education can take up to 3 months in some cases

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The waiting time for a personal visit to the consulate to submit documents depends on the workload of the consulate in the country of submission

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Total: the general approximate period is from 3 months to 5 months

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Additional costs

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D visa fees (cost depends on nationality) for adult applicants: €75, for minor applicants: €37.50

Apostilles and translations

Opening a blocked account: €90

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Once you have found a job, you can obtain a residence permit on a work-related basis without having to leave the country.

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