Opportunity Card In Germany – The CHANCENKARTE Explained

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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[airtonsilva]

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.

[sagarsrihari]

Neat and crispy, while other YouTuber 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 ✨

[josefranciscoleon]

I really love these ladies they are so professional and informed

[n]

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!

[pkbyqxw]

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

[waleedchohan]

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

[PatricarLugo]

the explanation is very good. Every detail is explained in the video. Thanks, I got an idea from your video. I'm from the Philippines and now I'm working here in Bucharest Rominia. This is probably my year. to apply in Germany. thanks again 😇🤗♥️

[MosesWewuteng]

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.

[elizabethclandos]

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!

[elliek]

The best explanation, vielen vielen Dank!

[madhavanbalan]

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

[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.

[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.

[joannunemaker]

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

[LoLyaNa]

Thank you for the amazing information. Can we please get an update on this after the launch?

[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!

[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.

[kinistica]

This video is truly amazing, thank you very much

[sairon]

Based on my experience, if you don't have the mentioned financial means for each visa and a certificate of language proficiency (even though you can speak at the level of B2), you cannot migrate.That's why millions of people immigrate ille/ally every year, and when they reach any European countries, the government exempt them from paying for anything but you, the legal migrant, should pay thousands of Euros for every simple tasks you need to be done. For example, I don't have Euro12, 000 to be deposited for this visa, and although I speak English fluently (for a country like Germany that no one will respond to you in English), I don't have Ilets or Toefel certificate, each of those certificates needs at least $250 to be paid and it takes at least three months to be completed.