·Federal Republic of Germany·Material change·In force
Germany launches the Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card)
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Germany launched a new points-based residence permit for job seekers under the Skilled Immigration Act reforms.
What changed
Policy claim 1
The Chancenkarte is a 1-year job-search permit assessed against a points test (qualification, experience, language, age, Germany ties).
Claim ID: de-2024-06-chancenkarte-launch#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
Holders may work up to 20 hours per week and undertake 2-week trial employment periods.
Claim ID: de-2024-06-chancenkarte-launch#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 3
Conversion to an EU Blue Card or §18a/18b skilled-worker residence permit is permitted once a qualifying job offer is secured.
Claim ID: de-2024-06-chancenkarte-launch#claim-3·Cite this claim
Source: Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)·source verified ·page reviewed
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Primary source
Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card ↗ · German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
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