From June 1st, 2024, you can submit your application at a German embassy or consulate in your home country or the local Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde).

Make sure you have all necessary documents, including proof of:

- qualifications,

- language skills

- financial means

- health insurance.

You must also submit a completed and signed application form.

You can apply for our Value Package to get a Blocked Account and Health Insurance, along with other perks, to satisfy some of the requirements!

How much is the Opportunity Card application fee?

The visa fee for the German Opportunity Card is €75.
(Please note that this is the latest information we have but it may change without our knowledge, we recommend you to contact the visa authority for up-to-date information.)

How do I prove I have the required financial means for the Opportunity Card application?

You must prove that you have enough funds to support yourself and, if applicable, your family members in Germany without relying on public funds from Germany.

For this, you must demonstrate financial means of at least €1,091 in a blocked account for each month.

Alternatively, you can show an employment contract for part-time work. Due to the minimum wage in Germany, this employment contract should be sufficient to prove financial means.

Under certain circumstances, a formal obligation (Verpflichtungseerklärung) signed by a person living in Germany (sponsor) might be accepted as proof of financial means.

How long is the German Opportunity Card valid?

The German Opportunity Card is initially valid for one year. During this period, you can search for a job and work part-time (up to 20 hours per week).