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What score do I need for the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)?

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Source: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15

Related pathways: Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

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Which route?

Age: 30

German level

English level

§ 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

Work experience after qualification: 3 yrs

State-recognised vocational (at least two years) or academic qualification

Partial equivalence of a foreign qualification, or compensatory measures still required in a regulated profession (+4)

Formal qualification in a shortage occupation under § 18g Abs. 1 Satz 2 Nr. 1 (+1)

Legal continuous stay of at least six months in Germany in the last five years (not tourism or visits) (+1)

Spouse or registered life partner also meets the opportunity card requirements (+1)

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Source: Federal Republic of Germany (Aufenthaltsgesetz) · verified 2026-08-15

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Basic requirement — not scored, applies regardless of points

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 2026-08-15

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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 2026-08-15

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