Germany opportunity card is an excellent way for skilled workers to travel to Germany to find a job. The best part is that this visa category is for job searching in Germany which means that the applicants do no need to have job offer to apply for Germany opportunity card.
There are many requirements of applying for Germany opportunity card. Applicants must make sure that they fulfil the eligibility requirements to apply. After checking that they meet the eligibility requirements applicants need to collect documentation for Germany opportunity card.
Eligibility requirements for Germany opportunity card
You may qualify for opportunity card for Germany in following 2 ways
- You have a qualification which is fully recognised in Germany
OR
- You have qualification partially recognised in Germany along with having mandatory German language or English language ability and scoring 6 points.
Points for Germany opportunity card
Following are the qualifying points or qualifying criteria for job search opportunity card if the applicants meet the mandatory qualification and language requirements along with scoring 6 points
- Partial Equivalence with German qualification- 4 Points
- Qualification in list shortage occupation in Germany- 1 point
- Professional experience 2 years within last 5 years – 2 points
5 years in 7 years – 3 points
- Points for Age Germany opportunity card
Aged under 35 – 2 points
Aged between 35 and 40 – 1 point
- Points for Germany or English Language skills
German language skills at A2 – 1 point
German language skills at B1- 2 points
German language skills at B2 or above – 3 points
English language levels C1 or above or if you are a native English language speaker -1 point
- Previous stay in Germany for a continuous period of 6 months to study any language course or any work -1 point
- If your partner or spouse meets the Germany opportunity card requirements – 1 point
The documentation requirements for Germany opportunity card from India is as follows
The applicants need to attach the documentary evidence of the points they are claiming.
From the above list of documents for job search opportunity card for Germany is motivation letter
What is motivation letter for Germany opportunity card?
Motivation letter or statement of purpose for Germany opportunity card is a statement by the applicant in which the applicant states his purpose of visit to Germany. He states why he intends to go to Germany for job search and what research he has done for job search to apply for Germany opportunity card. Following are the points which the applicants must include in their motivation letter or statement of purpose for Germany opportunity card
Type of job you are looking forward to do in Germany
Here the applicants may mention about the type of work they would be looking for. Applicants may mention about their qualification and work experience and how this qualification and work experience would assist you in finding a job while on Germany opportunity card. Applicants may mention about the skills they have gained which would be helpful
German language ability
If you have any Germany language ability mention about that. Mention about the level of the German language ability you currently have along with attaching the proof. If you are learning Germany but do not have evidence mention when you started learning the language. Applicants must be honest with any statement they make in the statement of purpose or motivation letter for Germany opportunity card. If you are applying under the points system then you need to have mandatory German language level at A1. For higher levels of German language you claim points.
English language ability
Same as above for German language stands for English language ability. . If you are applying under the points system then you need to have mandatory English language level at B2. For higher levels of German language you claim points.
Research about jobs in Germany
This is the most important and tricky part. Applicants need to mention about the job search they have done. Any activity relating to your job search you must mention here. Mention about the companies which have vacancy for the job designation you are looking for. Mention about any response you may have received after applying for job. Mention about any interviews you may have attended online or may have scheduled in your motivation letter
Choosing Germany as your job search destination
Last but not the least explain your reasons about choosing Germany as your job search destination.
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They can guide you about the requirements of Germany opportunity card Chancenkarte, about the steps to apply for Germany Opportunity Card, about the funds requirement for Germany Opportunity Card.