Opportunity Card In Germany - The CHANCENKARTE Explained

🔥UPDATE: The Chancenkarte is OPEN for applications! Residents of 23 countries can apply online at: digital.diplo.de/chancenkarte. Everyone else needs to apply directly with the local German embassy or consulate.
We explain everything you need to know about Germany's new Opportunity Card aka Chancenkarte, including its launch date, requirements, how to apply, and how it will benefit you if you wish to work in Germany.
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - What is the Chancenkarte?
01:53 - When is the Launch Date of the Chancenkarte?
02:31 - What are the requirements to apply to the Opportunity Card?
06:17 - How does the point system for the Chancenkarte work?
12:40 - Documents to Prepare for Application
14:25 - What are the Costs for an Opportunity Card for Germany?
17:23 - How to Apply for the Chancenkarte?
18:04 - Will the Chancenkarte be Limited to a Certain Amount of Applications?
19:01 - What Residence Permit will you get with the Chancenkarte Visa?
19:38 - What are the differences between the Chancenkarte and the Job Seeker Visa?
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[@simplegermany]

🔥UPDATE: The Chancenkarte is OPEN for applications! Residents of 23 countries can apply online at: digital.diplo.de/chancenkarte. Everyone else needs to apply directly with the local German embassy or consulate.

[@elliek5350]

The best explanation, vielen vielen Dank!

[@ramosthe3rd]

Guten Tag Simple Germany! ❤

[@ricardoarriaga6649]

Magnificent explanation, thank you!

[@user-pk3by8qx2w]

I was just looking for all these information this week ! Thank you so much, girls ! Such a great video !

[@madhavanbalan177]

Very useful information, Thank you for making this video Jen and Yvonne

[@waleedchohan8849]

You guys are very detailed, bravo, it's the best video on the topic I have seen

[@joannunemaker6332]

This is a very helpful video. I like this video!😊❤

[@sagarsrihari]

Neat and crispy, while other KZbinr were in a hurry to post the video months back with inaccurate information! Thank you Jen and Yvonne for taking your time and sharing much accurate information ✨

[@kjenny6298]

great video!!! thank you 🎉

[@Buy_YT_Views_002]

Subscribed and impressed!

[@n75288]

Thank you, Simple Germany, for the excellent video! The content about 'Chancenkarte' provided a lot of valuable information. It truly motivates aspirants, and I haven't seen such a detailed explanation of point scores before. I look forward to seeing more on this topic in the future. Thank you again!

[@viewsalot]

Super helpful thank you 😊 🙏

[@josefranciscoleon1339]

I really love these ladies they are so professional and informed

[@virginiamwove235]

Clear information, very insightful and helpful, thank you

[@venezuelaluis]

You have the best channel in terms of life in Germany that I have seen here. Good job guys! All this info is so valuable.

[@aghib3376]

Thank you for this informative video

[@user-zg7zp6gu4n]

My first time of watching your educative video. You guys are doing a great job. I want you guys to continue with the education as soon as the opportunity card law is implemented.

[@jessicaarteta7497]

Excelente Video! Muchas gracias por la informacion

[@orianabarrios9466]

I love this video. Thanks a lot ❤

[@fuilik1]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@IMMAAUG]

The ant though got me wiping my screen. Great content

[@airtonsilva8006]

Great video! It took 5 months for me to get recognition for my Brazilian University certificates last year. It includes the time it took to send documents through mail from Brazil to Germany and the extra documents they asked in the process, which luckily they accepted through email. My tip is, if you want to come to Germany, start this recognition process as soon as possible, because 1 month after I received my recognition I applied for a job in Germany and actually got it, and to have the certificates ready was a huge time saver and made visa process easier.

[@simplegermany]

Thanks a lot for sharing! 😊

[@poojathestardust667]

​@@simplegermany hi could you please share the details of how I can get my 4 years of bachelor's of engineering recognised before June? Any website where I can apply. And just checking the annabin website and taking a screenshot of the the recognition would be considered or not? Because I checked online and my university degree in bachelor's of engineering is recognised in Germany as per the annabin website. Secondly I would like to know the difference between professional qualification vs the degree which you mentioned in the table of Chancenkarte vs job seeker visa, does it mean 4 yrs bachelors vs 3 years bachelors in India is equivalent to professional degree vs just a degree?? Please explain.. I am confused. Thanks in advance for all your support ❤ you both are awesome 😊

[@victorchrisoparah6441]

Please what is the process for getting my university certificate recognized? What is the process and what are the documents required? 🙏🏾

[@airtonsilva8006]

@@aliscode2386 I applied for a researcher position in an University. I did not apply with German language certificate simply because it was not required for the position and also because Brazil and Germany apparently have an agreement that citizens do not need to learn the language to get a work visa. I highly recommend to learn at least B1 German to live in the country, as not everyone is willing to speak English, especially in government departments depending where you live.

[@carti8778]

@@aliscode2386 he doesn't need to do a part time job bcz a researcher is a paid position thats why he has a work visa.

[@fayazad1]

sehr informativ

[@GuillermoArellano]

The problem is not that you can get a permit or license to work in Germany; the problem is finding an apartment, especially if you’re moving there with children. If you’re single or a couple with only a dog, then you’re going to have an easier time finding a place inside city limits and very enjoyable time moving to Germany. Otherwise, it will be extremely hard.

[@SadiaKhanRupa]

Hi Jen, can you make a video of anerkennung ? It would be really helpful for us.

[@CooperBerlin]

Vielen dank❤

[@jejejesooo]

INFORMATIVE AND WELL EXPLAINED 🥰 I just have some questions which hopefully could be covered in the next video (if there is) once Germany gives out more information regarding this visa. 1. What would be the average processing time for this visa? 2. How to show proof of work experience, like what kind of documents are valid. 3. What kind of health insurance (public or private etc.) Thank you!

[@simplegermany]

1. Depends on your German mission 2. Letters of recommendation or similar 3. Private/Expat for the visa and while you are looking for a job - change to public or private once you have a full time job.

[@Intelligent_observer]

Vielen Danke

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

❤❤❤ Clicked so fast!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

So, a native English speaker who is interested in teaching English might be a doorway for qualifying?

[@simplegermany]

For the Chancenkarte, yes. For teaching there are various ways. It is a regulated profession and would need full recognition down the line but you could also work at private or international schools or as a ‚Quereinsteiger‘. The official recognition website has quite some info on that.

[@elizabethclandos3144]

Your graphics and animated flowcharts are amazing. This must a have been a ton a lot work to produce, but so helpful for breaking down the info. Vielen Dank!

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for your great feedback! 😊

[@gbrlmnds]

Great video!! Thanks a lot for that. I have a question: what source confirmed that the part-time employment can be any job even if not in your education area? I haven't seen it clearly confirmed on the sites I read. You're actually the first source I see that explains that.

[@simplegermany]

It serves as a means of finance and not as a job that get you a work permit. Chancenkarte.com is launching a job portal for the part time jobs soon.

[@sachinmainkar]

Absolut fantastishces und Information- reich Video. Vielen Dank Jen und Yvonne. I had no idea about getting the degrees ‘recognized’, by Germany. Looks like that would be the first thing I need to get done.

[@zainmughal3841]

All the information was clear I just need to ask you for the language requirements A1 for German or B2 for English. But for scoring they gave scores for C1 and above. Secondly, my wife is also graduated and degree fully recognized and don't have any work experience as well as Language. Can I apply with spouse.

[@dundernil]

Hello, vielen Dank for this great video! I am very grateful fot this great infos but I am kinda confused about something here. So, in the beginning of the video you guys said if we have a "fully recognized degree" then we can simply move on to collecting points, but at the part of the differences with the Job Seeker Visa part you stated that we also need to have a 2 years experience along with the degree. I do have a fully recognized degree and A1 German as well as B2 English level. Do I still need a 2 years experience to collect points or am I already ok to apply?

[@andrealeonirola1083]

Hi! Thank you for this very helpful and informative video! I’d like to understand better then language requirement for German language, I studied up to A1 at Goethe institute in my country. Do I need to make the language exam from there? Or would it be enough with the A1 certificate after I finished the course?

[@simplegermany]

That depends on your case worker but usually they want to see certificates.

[@mallunaturaljunkie2005]

Hi there:) if i meet the basic requirements plus if my degree is fully recognized then i wil get the 6 points right? So in this case, i do not need to even appear for ielts or german test is that right? And i dont need to use the point calculator? But i feel the catch is those who use the points calculator will obviously get more score than 6… so wont they consider those people with the highest score? So isnt it always best to do the points calculator and apply

[@web3.077]

Great video. But i cannot understand why she said not even elegible for basic criteria at after 8:30 timestamp

[@Naomylein]

Tengo una pregunta,soy ingeniera industrial,el título hay que legalizarlo y la certificación de notas también?

[@onemorejulian]

Great video. But I still thing that those requirements are really hard to accomplish. I mean have a Blue card, but I'm thinking more in the real need of Germany for new workers, and the little flexibility in their bureaucracy and their culture to adapt themselves to immigrants.

[@diegopdiegop]

Thank you for the video, so helpful! Is there info on family members? I know previous job seeker would require reunification, which mean my fam would have to wait for me until i found a job. Does chancenkarte allow me to go with them even for the job search portion? Thank you again!

[@simplegermany]

No we believe it will be the same, you need a job for family reunification.

[@Squ-290]

Thank you for the in-depth information. I have a bachelor's degree from a German university. Do I automatically qualify for the Chancenkarte?

[@anupamjana1876]

Will I be able to apply for an extension of the Chancenkarte Visa from within Germany? say , after 1 year if I fail to secure a full time job?

[@pahadidesh]

Thanks for the interesting and great information. I'm looking forward to working in finance and IT in Berlin, so any references would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@kalpanipriyadarshani849]

Thank you very much for the valueble information. If a family move with this visa, do both husband and wife should find part time jobs with minimum income €1000 or for the main applicant is enough ?

[@shahzaibnajam1257]

Thanks for the detailed info. I have 1 question though. If I am applying with my spouse , who of course qualifies for it, we have a 2 year old son, do we need to show blocked statement for him too ? or 2 blocked account are enough to support our application?

[@aviationvlog4869]

Hi thank you for the best information about chance carte I have already job search visa and I am in Germany right now can I apply for this or not need your answer on this.

[@fatihandyildiz]

Thank you for this video! 2 questions: 1- If both my university and degree are listed as recognized in the Anabin database, I don't have to go through with this recognition process that you mentioned could take months or a year, correct? 2- What qualifies as proof for the work experience? I'm technically a freelancer but have been working for the same company for almost 2 years now. Is a letter from the company I'm working for sufficient or do I need insurance papers etc which I don't have?

[@simplegermany]

1. We believe so - yes! 2. Your local German mission will need to decide. But we would say a letter of recommendation stating the time span you worked etc should be accepted.

[@rahulgarg1075]

Great video, thanks a lot! I have couple of questions if you can please answer, that will be great. 1. How do I get my qualifications partially recognized (as mentioned fully recognized takes time so not considering that) to get those points? 2. I have both bachelors and masters. Do I need to get them both recognized? 3. Do I need to get work experience recognized too? Or just the offer letters from the companies when I joined will work?

[@simplegermany]

You can find links to the governmental recognition website and Anabin database in the description of the video to check whether your qualifications need recognition or are comparable. Usually your higher degree matters. Letters from the companies should be fine, but only your local German mission can tell you exactly what you need to provide.

[@rahulgarg1075]

@@simplegermany Thank You so much for the response. Highly appreciated :)

[@somnath281]

Hi Firstly great video :) My university degree is listed as H+ on the Anabin website, and my degree is equivalent to German standards. Does this mean my degree is fully recognized, or is there another way to verify this?

[@user-iz8ww9oi2y]

Thank you for making this video! Does it mean if I got my degree in Germany I can apply for the Chancekarte directly? (Does a degree in Germany can be considered fully recognized by the German government automatically or I still need to do something with it first?)

[@simplegermany]

If it is a degree from a recognized German university yes it is fully recognized and you should be able to apply!

[@josefranciscoleon1339]

Can you please make a video about the Blue Card?

[@simplegermany]

Coming soon 😉

[@suhridsaha1004]

Thanks a lot for this informative video. I have a further query. Even after 1 year of the visa, If that person does not get any full-time job, can he/she extend that staying period in Germany?

[@alexmajano4968]

So, say I have a planned trip (as a tourist, for lack a specific word) for X months to Germany and I am still there in June, could I apply to the foreign office? 😮

[@AnindaNuraisyah]

Hi Jen and Yvonne, thanks for the very informative video. Quick question, do you know if I already receive a job-seeker visa and currently already lived in Germany, am I still eligible to apply for the Chancenkarte? My job-seeking visa duration is running out and this new scheme would really be a solution. Thanks again! ❤

[@simplegermany]

You need to check with your Ausländerbehörde.

[@rodrigolaa]

Great video! What happens next, after you get a full time Job in Germany with this visa? Do you apply for a different visa that allows to work full time or something else? Thanks for sharing ❤

[@simplegermany]

We talk about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bXpWuooNF7rdk&si=wVSkz9XoqGVRz6P2

[@simplegermany]

Yes, like we say in the video, you will need to apply for a regular work permit 😊

[@claudiadatica9965]

Thank you so much for this video!! It give me so much hope! I'm a Dentist and I really want to move to Germany but I'm till figuring out how to do it. But I have a question regarding the Proof of Funds, I have a remote job, I work for a Dental Insurance Company, and it's a part time job, can I proof my funds with this part time job wich is online? or it has to be a work from Germany? I don't know if my question makes sense. I hope you guys can help me!

[@simplegermany]

It makes sense, but we can't guarantee it to you. Only your responsible mission who will handle your visa will. So reach out to them 😊

[@simplegermany]

Not really sure, how accepted that will be. You need to ask your local embassy. As a dentist you will also need to have a license to practice. This website has more information: www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/getting-recognition.php. Best of luck for finding a way 😊

[@danielkimia2004]

Thank you for the explanation. Is it difficult to find an apartment without a work contract?

[@simplegermany]

It depends on where you are looking and what financial securities you can show.

[@annkalex]

Thanks so much for the video! I haven't been able to find some details on the Chancenkarte so I was wondering whether you've come across it: 1. Regarding the proof of funds, would a Verpflichtungserklärung also be an option? As far as I understand, this is currently an option for the Job Seeker's visa. 2. Since you can only apply for this from June onwards, do you know if it would be possible to apply for a Job Seeker visa first and then apply/change it to a Chancenkarte? The timeline seems a bit risky and it's not clear yet how long the process might take since it's a new thing, so someone who is already in Germany for 90 days might run out of time. 3. For a bachelor's degree (in the IT field) that is showing as H+ on the Anabin database and the language is in English, the only thing needed is a screenshot of that and no other lengthy recognition process?

[@simplegermany]

1. yes, it should. 2. we don't know 3. in our experience yes

[@annkalex]

@@simplegermany Thanks a lot :)

[@ibrahimkholil6262]

​​​@@simplegermany Hi there, Great explanation. Just have one question re. the 3rd point. My degree is in a similar situation in terms of Anabin database. So the question is attaching a screenshot of it while applying for the opportunity would be enough, right? No recognition required?

[@randomguy6855]

Thank you for the detailed info. Does one must have a professional qualification AND work experience? Is a professional qualification alone enough if you can get sufficient points to qualify?

[@simplegermany]

As long as your professional qualification is recognized in Germany. You can use the points calculator in the description to check your case.

[@markpritham9126]

Hi both! Great info!. Is it compulsory to have a vocational degree and two years or relevant training or is a university degree enough. If I have a university degree ( masters in science) , is that enough ?. Thanks!!

[@simplegermany]

As long as it is fully or partially recognized, yes. We talk about it in the video. 😊

[@gretasiu4241]

Thank you for this very informative and detailed video! I have a question: if I have a degree from a university that is marked as "H+" in the Anabin database, does it mean I can apply to the Opportunist Card through path 1, no matter my field of study, the field I intend to work in in Germany and work experience? I checked the "portal for recognition" link in the description box and it looks like they only recognise professional qualifications for professionals eg. teachers, dentists (please correct me if I am wrong)... My case is that I will graduate from a bachelor degree in physics soon and I would like to work in IT in Germany. Would it be possible for me to apply to the Opportunist Card through path 1?

[@simplegermany]

Please use the points calculator in the description to see whether you qualify 😊

[@gretasiu4241]

@@simplegermany Thank you very much for replying! But the point calculator is for path 2 only. It does not taken into consideration path 1...

[@Andrewfarid]

The calculator doesn’t have the 4 to 6 points of certificate recognition right ?

[@I_SNS]

Informative video, My university and bachelors program is certified H+ at anabin‘s database. 3:40 Do we have to get the equivalence certificate from ZAB or from specific state’s LASUB (Landes Amt Schule und Bildung) ? Or do we have to get it from both ?

[@simplegermany]

That depends on what your embassy requires. Screenshots of the Anabin Database my be enough.

[@poojathestardust667]

​@@simplegermany I have taken screenshot of my 4 years engineering degree from Indian University, it's h+ and A4 , is this enough to take the first path of full recognition to get the visa? Or do I need to work towards the point system? Please clarify.. your response is highly appreciated ❤

[@poojathestardust667]

​@@simplegermanyi have A1 Goethe certificate and required funds in Indian savings bank account , do I need to show the funds in a blocked account to be eligible for the first path? Or showing funds in my India savings bank account will suffice? Please clarify ❤

[@thomasjonathandicken]

Thank you for this video! Possibly a silly question but, as a native English speaker - do you think I'd still be required to provide official evidence of my English speaking ability?

[@Kenteguy]

I must say you have done some good job with the priceless information you guys have shared with us. I have been looking around to figure out how I can check whether my two year health assistant certificate I hold is recognized by Germany, but I am yet to find it. If you know the approved or official website where I can check whether my certificate is recognized by Germany, you can kindly share with us. Thank you.

[@simplegermany]

We will release a video on that topic soon 😊

[@bhaskarsriramulu]

1) I took the general IELTS test on the 21st Jan 2021. And, Can I Submit the same English test report when I apply for an opportunity card in Jan 2024? 2) how can I look for part time job for opportunity card visa? Please clear my doubts, I really appreciate it. 2)

[@TheKoolabhishek]

Hi Simple Germany, I love your videos about Germany and visa but would love to point out one small bits. I hold a job Seeker Visa and in my visa it is mentioned that I can work for minimum 10 hours per week.

[@simplegermany]

Generally or as part of a trial work in a company?

[@kielyandcarlyphysics]

Yes! I was also on a job seeker's visa and was told I could work a mini-job.

[@simplegermany]

Interesting. The resources say you can only work those 10 hours as part of a trial period for a full-time employment.

[@Rvbanah]

I want to make sure if I understand correctly. so in order to comply with "securing livelihood" I can also find a part-time job with the employment contract even before I arrived in germany? and does paid internship also counts?

[@sachinmainkar]

Hallo again Jen und Yvonne. Is it necessary to get the University degree certificates, that are originally in English, translated into German before submitting them for the Government’s recognition ? Or can they be submitted as they are ? Vielen Dank nochmals, im Voraus.

[@simplegermany]

Only your local German mission can tell you. We know that some accept English documents, but there is no guarantee.

[@sachinmainkar]

@@simplegermanyI see. Vielen Dank fuer Ihre schnell Antwort. Time to pay a visit to our friendly German Consulate in San Francisco.

[@alejandraalmonacid6120]

Great video! but I just have one question, that means that for the case in which your degree is fully recognized you don't need to get a blocked bank account?

[@simplegermany]

You do! We noticed afterwards that we didn't make that clear enough. You still need to fullfill the financial and basic language requirements. You just don't need to collect further points.

[@poojathestardust667]

​@@simplegermanyhi when you say fully recognised qualification does it mean having H+ for my university and A4 for my bachelor of engineering from India on the anabin website, would suffice? I have downloaded from the anabin for these two, is it enough or do you think zab or any other comparability or recognition process is required for me to apply further? Please clarify. Really appreciate it. Lots of love ❤

[@poojathestardust667]

​@@simplegermanyincase it's enough for recognition, do you think I should worry about collecting points further to be able to apply for the opportunity card and get it successfully? Really looking forward to your precious response 😊 thanks in advance ❤

[@AshwiniKumar-gk5nq]

If someone has studied both bachelor's and masters in fully taught in English program. Still, do you know if an English language certificate needs to be shown or other proof can work?

[@umairabid8338]

Indeed an excellent snapshot. please clarify, if someone doesn't have any German Language skills but has English Language skills as B2. Can he/she apply for the Opportunity card?

[@simplegermany]

Please use the points calculator in the description to find out for yourself.

[@OscarRamirez-mi5co]

Hi. Does this mean that with the Chancekarte you are supposed to look for a full time job, which means you HAVE TO do an Ausbildung? So the Chancekarte is an oportunity to do an Ausbildung in Germany? Also, is there a minnimal wage you are supposed to reach per month to qualify to stay in Germany after that year looking for a job? Annnnd the last question, do you know if "Honorsrkräfte" jobs (i am an English teacher) would allow me to stay after a year? Vielen Dank im Voraus y muchos saludos desde Asuncion, Paraguay

[@simplegermany]

No, full-time job does not mean Ausbildung. It means fulltime skilled job. You need to earn enough to sustain a living, there is no hard number.

[@ivancabarcas8204]

Thank you for such an informative video! One question: does having a "statement of comparability" counts as being 'fully recognized' or 'partially recognized' ? i.e does it allow me to skip the point system?

[@simplegermany]

As long as you are not in a regulated profession it should count as fully recognized if it’s a positive certificate.

[@Zflip3-lt4eu]

What if the degree is fully recognised what documents are required?

[@user-px9gv1kk3x]

Hi there, much love ❤️ to the both of you 🙂. I have a question 🙏. I read you can extend it with a vocational certificate, so does a cooking training or vocational training count or is it only oriented towards some vocations and or let’s say you come in through a part time job with a unskilled job, and you get a longer and well paid contract in the unskilled job, does it qualify you to extend.

[@simplegermany]

To our knowledge the vocations are not limited. Extension of the Chancenkarte should not be the goal. It is possible, but only if you gain a fulltime job which doesn't grant you a regular work permit (which is weird already). So the focus should be to get a full-time job to stay in Germany.

[@user-px9gv1kk3x]

@@simplegermany thank you. so its only for specialized jobs, I understand. aufwiedersen/horen on KZbin, tschuss.

[@abdullahnasir314]

Your video is still the best I have seen on Chancenkarte. Though, still am not clear after reading all comments and videos that 1) If my uni and degree is in Anabin database, then I am fully recognised. Right? 2) If my degree or uni is not in Anabin, and I get it recognized from Zab and gets the right equivalency i.e positive report, then I am also fully recognised. Right?

[@simplegermany]

We will do an extra video on the whole riddle of Anabin and recognition in the future. To answer your question briefly: 1) both your exact degree AND university need to be listed in Anabin. 2) as far as we understand yes, as along as your profession is not regulated in Germany.

[@abdullahnasir314]

@@simplegermany thank you so much for your response. Surely, appreciate your efforts. More power to you girls. I will be looking forward to your next video

[@Joud137]

Great video, and thank you! What do you mean by "Vocational training"? Am I qualified? I have a 4-year Computer Science degree, which includes a one-year internship. Currently, I have 3 years of experience as a developer, so am I entitled to it? I don't have an A1 German exam certificate, by the way. Do I need to take a B2 English exam, even though my degree is afflicted from UK University? And also my partner is from Germany, and we will get married by the end of this year. Could my partner or my father-in-law sponsor my visa? Which would be the easiest way to get the visa, considering my partner doesn't work yet?

[@pass-ball]

i found out that my Bachelor degree is listed in anabin. Is this enough to present it at the embassy to get Chancen karte?. Thank you guys.

[@vimalmech2986]

I Recibed my Blue card last week, but my photo is not clearly visible. Could you please help me to how to update photo . Thanks

[@thelastcelebritymfr4621]

Hi there, Please I am hearing you need an appointment date for Chancekarte and currently in Nigeria, it’s difficult getting an appointment date. To even begin with, putting an appointment is totally unnecessary .The Opportunity Card pathway is similar to Canada Express entry and once you have your Invitation to Apply, you should be able to travel with or without an appointment date. I would like to ask whats the way forward is concerning this?

[@peridot9608]

Are there specific tests which are eligible? I have telc B2 for german and don't have any certificates for English. Which of the test should I take to prove my English skill and can telc B2 be accepted?

[@BrianGrady-wo7mo]

Is there a points deduction for age? I am an American in my mid-forties, and I often find that many countries simply want younger people in this situation. It can be frustrating as middle -aged people have lots of skills and experience to bring. Great channel and information! 👏Cheers from the U.S.!

[@simplegermany]

No deduction, but you will have to show more financial stability as you have less time to build pension savings.

[@BrianGrady-wo7mo]

@@simplegermany thank you for the reply!

[@dulanjithranasinghe]

All are clear ❤. But 1 question! May I know why when I calculate points as per the video it’s more than 6 points and as per the mentioned calculator my points are less than 6. Vielen dank!

[@engineerahmad9561]

Hi there, My university/degree is in the Anabin then what is the next step to get recognized for the degree? Please respond as I would really appreciate this one.

[@farhaankhan28]

Hey! In the explanation part you said, 4 points for partial recognition of a degree and in the table comparison you wrote degree AND minimum 2+ year of experience for chancenkarte. Which is it? A person who has a valid university degree, but NO work experience at all, is he/she still eligible?

[@simplegermany]

The difference lies in whether you have partial or full recognition of your degree. If you don’t, then you can substitute it with work experience.

[@Anti-304]

Thank you for the video. I just started my masters degree in Germany but already have a bachelors degree from my home country that is recognised in Germany. Do you think it will be possible to switch from a student visa to the opportunity card?

[@simplegermany]

Graduates in Germany have even more visa opportunity. You can get a visa extension of 2 years to look for a job after graduating. Its best if you speak to your local Ausländerbehörde once you are closer to graduating.

[@neenapops]

just curious about jen’s use of her life as example for why she can’t apply! couldn’t you qualify just because you have a university degree alone? even without matching work experience? (just as long as it’s at least partially recognized in germany and if you meet age and language and financial requirements as well) i thought the vocational training is just another option for the “professional qualification” if you don’t have a university degree!

[@simplegermany]

In your example it's correct. In our example we wanted to make the point in the case that Jen's degree is not recognized. Since she doesn't have work experience in the field of her degree, she wouldn't qualify.

[@neenapops]

@@simplegermanyah i see, thank you!

[@web3.077]

​@@simplegermanyI guess she will qualify but she will lose points for this category

[@ozkhan7091]

the language requirements confuses me, you say either/or mean if we have only english we still qualify or we need german as well as english qualification certificate

[@saquibmalik8404]

My graduation degree is from England & it is fully in English taught. So still i need english proficiency certificate such as IELTS?

[@MagentoTeam]

hi, great video. However, there is some confusion in video at @3.11 for "path1", if degree is listed on Anabin then no other requirement is needed, is it correct or still 3 basic requirement (specially English test certification ) are needed even path1 is qualifying ?

[@simplegermany]

Yes, you are correct. Even with full recognition of your degree you need to fulfill the 3 basic requirements, as far as our research shows.

[@MariluArteta]

You think I can still taking German lessons while I was in my part time job? I asked this because while I’m in the seeking of a full job I can get a better level of German maybe I can get a C1. Please help me 😊 thank you

[@asifhasan6363]

Hello! thanks a lot for the detailed informative video. just one question- If I get my professional Qualification recognized by German Authority, I can apply for the Chancekarte without any Block account??

[@simplegermany]

You still need a blocked account to prove your finances. You just don’t need to collect other points

[@asifhasan6363]

@@simplegermany Vielen Dank! jetzt ist es klar.

[@Harman_traveler]

PTE ENGLISH test is valid for opportunity card visa

[@manpreetsohal11]

Thanks for this detailed explanation. I have a question: If I receive the Chancenkarte then does it make German Job market easier to hire me as a non-EU skilled worker? I am going to graduate from one of the EU countries and have 2+ years of experience as well.

[@simplegermany]

Hiring won't be easier per se. But a lot of companies prefer hiring people who are already in Germany compared to still living abroad.

[@manpreetsohal11]

I will be graduating in Switzerland this summer. Will it still be the same situation for me as someone who wants to come from outside EU?

[@akasha7098]

In Anabin database, if my University status is H+ and Degree equivalency is 'Entspricht', does this mean my degree/qualification is fully recognized? can you please confirm?

[@huhot2hot326]

Can you clarify where it mentions that the university degree we have, has to match the work we are seeking as a base requirement? I spoke with an immigration attorney about the blue card and chancenkarte and he said that as long as I have the recognized 4 year degree and work in a field that requires a 4 year degree, they don’t have to match. This contradicts what you are saying so I want to make sure I’m understanding correctly!

[@simplegermany]

For the Blue Card it states it on this government website: www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card For the Chancenkarte the draft bill on page 32: dserver.bundestag.de/btd/20/065/2006500.pdf

[@huhot2hot326]

@@simplegermanythank you very much! This makes me want to reconsider the legal counsel I found 😅 do you have resources you recommend for immigration counsel?

[@AissatouDiallo-po2qi]

Hey! I'm thinking about moving to Berlin after I graduate from H.S next year, but I'm a bit unsure about my USA visa. I'm not sure if it will still be valid in Berlin. It's a bit overwhelming, especially since I don't have any family or connections there. It's a whole new place for me, and I could really use some help figuring out the visa requirements. I want to make sure I have everything sorted out. Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

[@simplegermany]

You can use the Visa Navigator from the German government to figure out if and what visa could work for you: digital.diplo.de/navigator/en/visa

[@AissatouDiallo-po2qi]

@@simplegermany THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP🤗🤗

[@rahul02051]

My qualified field is electrical engineering albeit having an IT experience of 12 years. Since my educational qualification & professional experience are contrary I'm wondering if I'm eligible to apply. Please provide your insights.