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Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Dutch2(m): 3:09pm On Apr 14 |
The Opportunity Card, also known as the "Chancenkarte," is a program by the German government designed to facilitate the entry of skilled workers from non-EU countries. It gives you the opportunity to move to Germany to look for work in your field of qualification for 20 months without a need for things like a blocked account, sponsorship letter, or invitation. The perks and more details of this program are as follows. Entry without Permanent Employment Contract: Unlike traditional visa programs, this program allows you to enter Germany without having a pre-arranged permanent employment contract. This opens up opportunities to explore the German job market firsthand. Criteria for Eligibility: To qualify for the Opportunity Card, you must meet specific criteria, including having at least two years of vocational training or a university degree recognized in your home country. Additionally, you need to demonstrate proficiency in either German (A1 level) or English (B2 level) and prove financial stability to support yourself during your stay, more on this later. Points System: Candidates are evaluated based on a points system. You need to score at least six points to be eligible. These Points are awarded for various factors such as language proficiency, professional experience, age, and previous connections to Germany. Duration of Stay: For People who qualify for the Opportunity Card, you will be allowed to stay in Germany for one year ie 12 months, at first, with the possibility of extending your stay for up to two additional years, i.e. 24 more months. During this time, your focus must be on finding suitable employment. Work Permits: With the Opportunity Card, you are permitted to work in Germany for up to 20 hours per week, in jobs unrelated to your field, as you continue to look for a job in your field. This allows you to gain practical experience and explore potential career opportunities in the German job market. With this permit, you may not need to present proof of financial stability upfront, as stated previously. There will be a portal opened when this program officially kicks off in the next few weeks, to help you apply for these 20-hour-a-week jobs, to help you finance your stay in Germany while you search for a job. With a job offer through this portal, you won't have to provide proof of financial stability upfront. Path to Permanent Residence: While the Opportunity Card itself is a temporary residence permit, it can pave the way for obtaining a permanent residence permit in Germany. Successful integration into the workforce and meeting certain criteria may lead to permanent residency. Simplified Entry and Job Search Procedures: The Opportunity Card streamlines the entry process for you as a skilled worker from a non-EU country, making it easier to enter Germany and seek employment. It eliminates the need for lengthy approval procedures and allows you to start looking for jobs immediately upon arrival. Literally, the next day after your arrival. One question that may be on your mind is, How does the transition from the Opportunity Card to a permanent residence permit work? You have to apply for another permit or for a permanent residence title in Germany at the local Foreigners’ Registration Office. You can change from the Opportunity Card to a follow-up residence title if you meet the criteria for the other residence titles. This could be language skills or specialist knowledge in your profession. If you have found a part-time or full-time job in Germany via the Opportunity Card, this counts as a criterion for extending your stay in Germany. Changing to a residence title for regular employment is uncomplicated. Questions like the one above and many more are available on the Official Chancekarte website. https://chancenkarte.com/de/ Everyone is welcome to contribute to this thread and provide any information that maybe helpful to others, about applying to this program, what the job market in Germany is like, and general living in Germany as a black immigrant. Good luck to everybody. 5 Likes |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by rinzaugustine: 4:03pm On Apr 14 |
Same people that were fiercely against immigrants in the 80s, 90s etc now begging immigrants to come. They have now realized that a lot of old people are retiring today and the government does have not enough to pay for their social security and they are desperate to bring in people who will work and from the tax pool the government will continue paying social security in order to avoid crisis in their country 5 Likes |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Dutch2(m): 11:20pm On Apr 14 |
rinzaugustine: i think it's more about the political outlook of the world changing, and countries generally opening up due to globalization. Germany unlike Japan doesn't necessarily have a serious fertility crisis. But nevertheless, this is actually a great opportunity, and they're open and willing to accept migrants. They're also doing their best to pass laws to make things easier for immigrants from simplifying paths to permanent residency and citizenship, to making it easier for top tech talents to come to Germany and start businessess. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 1:33am On Apr 15 |
Dutch2: So they have finally started this, announced it since 2022. I'm interested, na to write IELTS or TOEFL and wait till June when it will open. This 5 years experience sha 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Dutch2(m): 9:47am On Apr 15 |
Thane: Yes, they have. You may not need to write TOEFL, since you're Nigerian. 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 10:43am On Apr 15 |
Dutch2: i checked their conditions, be like say na must o. I want to email them to see if it can be waived for nigerians 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by nuruoniwo(m): 2:23pm On Apr 15 |
Thane:The only alternative to IELTS 6 band for chancekarte is for you to pass at A1 German language exams, so its either for you to get language proficiency points. |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 2:37pm On Apr 15 |
nuruoniwo: its easier for you to simply write ielts then |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by worldclass68(m): 3:18pm On Apr 15 |
Finger crossed... |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 11:01am On Apr 16 |
I mailed both Abuja and lagos about the english test waiver but na only abuja replied that it is the responsibility of lagos not them, lagos is yet to respond till now. I messaged chancekarte directly but no reply yet too. 1 Like
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Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 1:47pm On Apr 16 |
They just replied. no waiver 1 Like
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Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Dutch2(m): 3:41am On Apr 18 |
Thane: hmmmm, that's not so great. why require such tests from everyone? Now I understand why my friends who visited or studies in Germany complained about the bureaucracy and unnecessarily rigid way things are done. English is not even the main language of communication there, unless you're living in places like Berlin, in the tech community which is mostly foreigners. Requiring IELTS from Americans, Brits, Nigerians and other English Speakers is funny. 3 Likes |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 10:26am On Apr 18 |
Dutch2: well, what we can do. So its to write ielts like this, i dont even know how much is it and if people are interesrted in it 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by ihavesense: 10:47am On Apr 18 |
Thane:What about a letter of English proficiency from your school? Will that work? |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Dutch2(m): 5:27am On Apr 21 |
ihavesense: I don't think that'd work. According to the email, they want an IELTS evaluation, even for Americans and Brits |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Natural2Heal: 8:30am On Apr 21 |
Has the opportunity card visa application started? I thought they are starting it in June, 2024? |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by peleson1: 9:00pm On Apr 21 |
Dutch2: This opportunity card is great and I have been following it up since last year but I'm not sure I v a full graps on it. What is likely the easiest route? With someone with 1.Bsc in Engineering 2.Iiw( diploma cert in international institute of welding) 3.Autocad certification. Other certification are there too Like in 15 certifications in health care services like for carer. I'm looking at what you guys think on this and which way forward. I'm doing IELTS by June tho so with that, is it to apply directly for this opportunity card visa or there is a certain route? And importantly, how much is needed as POF in the bank account? 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Darien4: 9:07am On Apr 22 |
I'm following too peleson1: |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by vibrant99(m): 5:01pm On Apr 22 |
WILL BE OPEN BY JUNE 2 Likes |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by dyydxx: 5:49pm On May 01 |
Thane: Need to speak with you. Will send you a dm |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 6:30am On May 02 |
dyydxx: I got notification from nairaland, I don't know why Seun is yet to implement a dm feature on this site. A very simple process, nawa 4 Likes |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 6:33am On May 02 |
peleson1: Nice profile, me too I'm looking at the ielts but an funds be the issue. POF is 11k+ euros, and its block account? either you get a minimum wage job when they open the job portal or you show POF of 11k |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by peleson1: 4:50pm On May 06 |
Thane:Pls what do you mean by block account? 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Debymayor: 2:40pm On May 07 |
Greetings everyone,pls am new here and this is my first time of writing. Yet to know how things run here so pls forgive any error I make. Am very open to corrections pls. I have interest in the Germany opportunity card. I have first degree in Biochemistry, also an Associate degree in Medical laboratory science and have been practicing as a medical laboratory scientist for years. I Ve also written IELTS with point 7. Is there any other requirements? I will to also no when the port opens |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by ihavesense: 3:56pm On May 07 |
Debymayor:At least two years verifiable professional work experience in the 'Biochemistry, medical laboratory', you must prove that you can take care of yourself i.e POF, and your certificate eg Bsc, MSc. These are the three basic requirements. We're still waiting for more specifics. 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by franchasofficia: 6:20am On May 08 |
Debymayor:Why have you not been exploring opportunities in UK, Ireland for Lab scientists with experience? Canada also have opportunity for you guys, use Google to make more research. This German OpC won't be as easy as many think to scale through. The only country that truly opened their doors to average migrants was USA via DV lottery program, others are just playing smart lol 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by franchasofficia: 6:22am On May 08 |
peleson1:You pay the money into a designated account that won't be tampered for a certain period of time. European countries mostly do this. Some for foreign students wanting to study in their country, you will have to pay the money into the school's account, which will be released to you only when you arrive their country, some will be releasing it in batches 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by ihavesense: 9:35am On May 08 |
franchasofficia:Until we see the full requirements next year. Remember this is meant for skilled migrants from non-EU countries. Many countries are more interested in skilled professionals coming to their countries and less interested in receiving unskilled migrants. There are labor shortages in sectors like Health, IT, Engineering, etc. They are looking for qualified professionals to come in and fill these roles. |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Debymayor: 11:58am On May 08 |
Thanks for your response. I was trying Uk though study but this ban on bringing family discouraged me. I will spread my tentacles now.lol Thanks for your suggest, will check Ireland out. But is it easy to get a job there from here? |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 9:15pm On May 14 |
peleson1: It's 11k euros, you will pay it into a deposit account in Germany. Then when you get into the country, you can withdraw only 900 euros monthly for your upkeep. They do it to make sure you can fend for your self for one year atleast. 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by ihavesense: 2:03am On May 15 |
Thane:But the Chancenkarte will allow the holders to work at least 20 hours a week (casual work) for their upkeep while they are still searching for their main skilled jobs. This means that they shouldn’t require a full year POF. My guess is that maybe they will require 3 months POF in the block account. The fact is that until they release the official guidelines next month, no one knows for sure. chancenkarte.com is not the official website oo They are just speculating. 1 Like |
Re: Migrating To Germany For Free : The Chancekarte Discussions by Thane(m): 11:00am On May 17 |
ihavesense: its not speculation, thats what on their website. its either you show proof of a minimum wage job or you pay block account. The job portal will be up nxt month |
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