General information. The Job search opportunity card is a new legal basis in the German Residence Act to enable controlled access to finding qualified employment in Germany. In addition to searching for a job, it also makes it possible to search for measures to recognize foreign professional qualifications in Germany.
The opportunity card visa can be obtained in two ways:. The opportunity card is issued for a maximum of one year if you have sufficient financial resources to fund your job search in Germany.
The minimum period of stay in Germany must be 91 days. The opportunity card offers opportunities for trial work or part-time employment for 20 hours a week during your stay in Germany. Further information about the opportunity card especially a 'self-check' as well as general information about working and living in Germany can be found on 'Make it in Germany'.
Online application and appointment booking via the consular services portal. You must apply for the opportunity card visa online via the Federal Foreign Office's consular services portal.
After uploading the application and documents, your information and documents will be checked for completeness and any questions will be clarified with you directly via the consular services portal. Once all documents have been checked online, you will receive an invitation link to book an appointment via the consular services portal.
