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Open Work Permit

Germany Open Work Permit
(Opportunity Card) Eligibility

Find out if you qualify for the new German Chancenkarte β€” work and live in Germany without a job offer.

βœ“ 6 points required β€’ Up to 1 year job search
πŸ”— Referral: Direct
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Step 1 β€” Contact details
Let's start with your basic information
All fields marked * are required.
Please enter your full name
Please enter a valid number
Please enter a valid email
Please select your country
Please enter your job title
Step 2 β€” Qualification
Do you have a recognized qualification? *
You need a university degree (Bachelor's or higher) OR a vocational qualification (minimum 2 years of training).
Fully recognized qualification (German-equivalent degree or training)
6 pts
Partially recognized (positive ZAB notice with compensatory measures)
4 pts
Not recognized or no formal qualification
0 pts
Please make a selection
πŸ’‘ If your qualification is fully recognized, you may be eligible automatically without points.
Step 3 β€” Work Experience
Relevant professional experience *
Only counts if within the last 5 or 7 years.
Less than 2 years
0 pts
2+ years within last 5 years
2 pts
5+ years within last 7 years
3 pts
Please make a selection
Is your profession on the shortage occupation list? *
MINT (Maths, IT, Natural Sciences, Technology), healthcare, education, management, and many other fields are in high demand in Germany. Select your profession from the list below.
Please select your profession from the list
πŸ“‹ About this list: This is the official German government's shortage occupation list (Mangelberufe) as of 2024. If your profession appears here, you get +1 point. If your profession is not listed, select "My profession is not on this list".
Step 4 β€” Language Skills
German language level *
At least A1 is required for the points-based route.
A1 or less / No German
0 pts
A2 β€” elementary
1 pt
B1 β€” intermediate
2 pts
B2 or higher (C1/C2)
3 pts
Please make a selection
English language level *
C1 or native-level gives 1 point.
πŸ“˜ What is C1 level? C1 is an advanced level of English proficiency. It is roughly equivalent to:
β€’ IELTS: 7.0 – 8.0 (Academic)
β€’ TOEFL iBT: 95 – 120
β€’ PTE Academic: 76 – 84
β€’ Cambridge English: CAE (Grade A or B) / CPE

C1 means you can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
Below C1
0 pts
C1 or native level
1 pt
Please make a selection
Step 5 β€” Age & Stays
Your age *
Under 35 gets maximum points.
Under 35
2 pts
35 – 40
1 pt
Over 40
0 pts
Please make a selection
Have you lived in Germany for 6+ months in the last 5 years? *
For work, study, au pair, language course β€” tourism excluded.
Yes β€” 6+ months legally
1 pt
No
0 pts
Please make a selection
Is your spouse/partner also applying for the Open Work Permit? *
If they qualify, you get a bonus point.
Yes β€” they meet the requirements
1 pt
No / Not applicable
0 pts
Please make a selection
Step 6 β€” Financial Proof
How will you prove financial means? *
You need to show you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your job search in Germany. The minimum required amount is ~€1,091 per month (approx. €13,000 for 12 months).
πŸ’° How much is this in Pakistani Rupees? As of the current exchange rate (~1 EUR = 300 PKR), you need approximately:
β€’ €13,000 β‰ˆ 3,900,000 PKR

You can show this by:
1️⃣ A blocked account (Sperrkonto) in Germany with the full amount.
2️⃣ A part-time job offer (up to 20 hours/week) in Germany.
3️⃣ A declaration of commitment (VerpflichtungserklΓ€rung) from a person living in Germany.

If you don't have this amount now but will be able to deposit it in your bank account to show as a bank statement, you can still select the first option.
βœ… I have or will deposit ~€13,000 (approx. 3.9 million PKR) in my account
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βœ… I have a part-time job offer (up to 20 hrs/week) in Germany
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βœ… I have a Declaration of Commitment (VerpflichtungserklΓ€rung)
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❌ I don't have proof of funds yet
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Please make a selection
⚠️ Financial proof is mandatory for the visa. If you can't show it, you are not eligible.
Step 7 β€” Referral
How did you hear about us? *
Your feedback helps us improve our services.
Google / Search Engine
Facebook / Social Media
YouTube / TikTok
Friend / Family (Word of mouth)
Consultant Referral
Other
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Which consultant referred you? *
We want to thank the consultant who recommended us.
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