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Source: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15
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§ 20a Abs. 4 Satz 3 Nr. 2 Buchstabe b: englische Sprachkenntnisse mindestens auf dem Niveau B2 des GER. This meets the Option 2 language floor. Extra English points are only at C1 (§ 20b Abs. 1 Nr. 5).
Source: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15
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Source: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15
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Sufficient funds
Blocked account with a minimum of EUR 1,091 net per month, amount applicable in 2026, or a declaration of commitment. A part-time job of at least EUR 1,091 net per month can also meet the requirement.
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-09-21
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Option 2: formal qualification plus at least 6 points: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
German at least CEFR A1 or English at least CEFR B2: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15
at least 6 points: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15
Option 2 points table (AufenthG Anlage): Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15
Sufficient funds (basic requirement): Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-09-21
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No. It is a job-search route, and this calculator does not offer employment or decide a residence application. Check the official source for the conditions and the options that may apply after finding qualifying work.
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