Opportunity card
This way, nothing stands in the way of a successful professional future in Germany. Rely on our detailed guide to organise the entry process efficiently and purposefully. From June 2024, the new residence permit will allow qualified foreign workers to enter Germany to look for work.
The opportunity card:
§ Section 20a & 20b of the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals in Germany. The opportunity card, which is based on a points system, will enable qualified workers to enter Germany to look for work in future.
Further information
You are a skilled worker trained abroad with a recognised qualification that has been approved by the state of your country of origin (at least two years of training). You are under 40 years of age, have knowledge of German (A2 intermediate level) or English (B2 level) and three years of professional experience. If you achieve a total of seven points, you will be able to travel to Germany from March 2024 with a special visa to look for work (an innovation in the Immigration Act for skilled workers in Germany).
After your arrival in Germany, if a company considers your application profile interesting and offers you a two-week trial period, you can transition to a different status, namely Section 16d (3), which allows for a recognition partnership for the residence permit. The residence permit is valid for one year and can be extended for up to two years if necessary.
The points system
Points are awarded on the basis of the following criteria:
- Full recognition of a professional qualification: = One earned Opportunity Card
- Partial recognition of a professional qualification: = 4 points
- Professional experience of 3 years: = 3 points
- Professional experience of 2 years: = 2 points
- German language skills: Level B2 = 3 points, level B1 = 2 points
- Previous residence in the Federal Republic of Germany: 1 = point
- Sponsorship: = 1 point
- Age: up to 35 years = 2 points 35 to 40 years = 1 point
4 steps to a dream career in Germany
Four steps separate you from your dream career in Germany.
Apprenticeship-workplace (apprenticeship) or direct employment as a skilled worker (skilled worker).
Step 1
Contact FEIS Germany & Partner:
Together with our local representatives and partners, we are at your disposal to answer all your questions, listen to your needs and accompany you in the realisation of your project.
Step 2
German language courses:
Attend a German course up to level A2, B1 or B2 if you do not have the required German language skills. If you have certified German language skills, proceed directly to the next step.
Step 3
Opening the file:
In cooperation with our partners in your home country, your documents such as certificates, attestations, certificates and other documents are compiled and forwarded to Germany for evaluation.
Step 4
Contract and travel:
We prepare your journey. Online interview, receipt of your signed contract, visa application, welcome and familiarisation in Germany.
Contact
Tell us about your knowledge, skills and motivation. We will find the right job or apprenticeship for you.
Büchel 12-14 / 41460 Neuss
+49 160 33 29030
info@feis-germany.de
