Yes, skilled workers who have recognized professional qualifications in Germany can apply for the Opportunity Card as a recognized skilled worker without having to achieve a minimum number of points.

To qualify for the Germany opportunity card, applicants must first be proficient in either German or English. They must also show sufficient financial resources, including income from part-time employment, to support your stay in Germany for a year, totalling 12,500 Euros.

There is no specific age limit. In order to score points for Age you must be 40 years or below.

Candidates who wish to apply for the Germany opportunity card must meet specific eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must be a Non-European
• A minimum score of 6 points is required
• Applicants must be 40 years old or younger at the time of applying to claim age points
• Proficient in English Language or German Language
• 2 years of relevant professional work experience
• No criminal record is mandatory
• Show sufficient financial resources

Applications must be submitted through the German Embassy

The most essential differences between German Opportunity Card and German Job Seeker Visa are:

Currently, more professionals are choosing the German Opportunity Card as the application process is much easier compared to the German Job Seeker Visa. Also, the German Opportunity Card allows for paid work up to 20 hours a week, whereas a Job seeker visa has no paid work permission.

Yes, there is a point’s calculator for the German opportunity card. The points system evaluates language skills, qualifications, and knowledge and living conditions. To qualify, candidates need a total of six points.

• Four points are given for foreign professional qualifications or permission to practice regulated professions such as teaching or engineering.
• Three points are awarded for five years of professional experience within the last seven years or good German language skills at the B2 level.
• Two points are given for two years of professional experience following vocational training, or if the applicant is under 35 years old, and for German language skills at the B1 level
• One point is allocated for applicants under 40 years or those with previous stays in Germany, excluding tourist visits.
• Additional points are available for very good English skills, reasonable German skills, qualifications in shortage occupations, or joint applications with a spouse.
• Previous stay in Germany: This is not mandatory, but it will add points to your scorecard. Your tourist stays in Germany are not considered. 

A minimum of six points is required to obtain a German Opportunity Card. The points system evaluates language skills, professional experience, age, and connection to Germany.

The points system evaluates education, age, and experience. Therefore an individual can score points for Germany Opportunity Card based on education or education + age or education + experience or any other combination.

Yes, nearly 1 million job vacancies are there in Germany. The demand for skilled and qualified workers in Germany is the major reason that it attracts immigrants from all over the world. If the client’s occupation is not listed in the “high-demand occupation list, he is still eligible for an Opportunity card.

Proficiency in either German or English is mandatory. If you are not claiming any points on IELTS and score 6 points based on other parameters, then IELTS is not mandatory.

Proficiency in either German or English is mandatory. If you are not claiming any points in German and score 6 points based on other parameters, then the German Language is not mandatory.