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What's included.
Job-Search Stay (up to 12 months)
Live in Germany for up to a year while you hunt for skilled employment.
Flexible Work Trials
Attend unpaid job trials or do part-time work (max 20 hrs/week) while you search.
Training for Qualification
Start training to get your foreign degree or qualification recognised in Germany.
Pathway to Work Visa
Once you find a job or get qualified, switch to a German Skilled Worker Visa or EU Blue Card.
Our process for Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) – Job Seeker Visa.
- 01
Free profile review and points scoring against the official BAMF Chancenkarte matrix
- 02
ZAB Zeugnisbewertung / ANABIN recognition assistance for your Indian degree
- 03
Document pack — notarised translations, blocked account (€1,091/month in 2026), health insurance
- 04
Visa appointment booking via the Federal Foreign Office Visa Portal and mock VFS interview
- 05
Post-arrival switch support — Skilled Worker Visa or EU Blue Card once you secure an offer
FAQs for Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) – Job Seeker Visa.
What is the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)?+
A German visa (AufenthG §20a) for eligible non-EU nationals to come to Germany for up to 12 months to search for a job or start qualification training. It requires either a fully recognised degree or at least 6 points in the points system.
Do I need a job offer to apply?+
No. The Opportunity Card is specifically for those without a job offer. It lets you enter Germany first, then look for work.
How do I get the required 6 points?+
Points come from qualification recognition (4), shortage occupation (1), work experience (2–3), German language A2–B2+ (1–3), English C1+ (1), age (1–2), prior Germany stay (1) and a qualifying spouse (1). We score you on the first call.
What if I already studied in Germany?+
If you completed a degree or training in Germany, you can apply for a job seeker permit (18 months) immediately, with part-time work allowed.
How long is the Opportunity Card valid?+
Up to 12 months. If you find qualified work, you can switch to another visa before it expires. If not, you must leave when the visa ends.
Can my spouse come with me?+
Yes — usually through family reunification. If your partner qualifies independently, it earns you +1 point in the matrix.
How long does visa processing take?+
Typically 4–6 weeks at the German Embassy/Consulate in India after submission. Do not book flights until the visa is stamped.
How can 7 Wings Immigration help?+
We offer end-to-end support — free eligibility scoring, ZAB recognition, document prep, blocked account and health insurance setup, and interview preparation.