Card Program

The Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Program allows eligible international candidates to enter Germany legally to search for employment
, without requiring a job offer in advance.

This pathway is designed for qualified professionals and graduates who want to explore career opportunities directly in Germany while benefiting from a structured, points-based or qualification-based system.

Through DastN, candidates receive administrative guidance and coordination support throughout the process — from eligibility assessment and document preparation to visa file structuring and post-arrival orientation. Final visa decisions remain the responsibility of the German authorities.

• Actively search for employment opportunities in Germany after arrival
• Prepare and submit job applications independently
• Attend interviews and communicate with potential employers
• Maintain valid residence status and comply with visa conditions
• Arrange personal accommodation and daily living after arrival
• Follow German laws, regulations, and local requirements
• Take responsibility for securing employment during the validity of the Opportunity Card

• Recognized or assessable qualification or eligibility under the German points-based system
• Relevant professional work experience (impacts points calculation)
• German or English language skills suitable for job search
• Valid passport with sufficient remaining validity
• Financial proof (blocked account, guarantor, or compliant part-time contract)
• Willingness and readiness to relocate to Germany
• Commitment to actively search for employment during the visa period

• Prior international work or study experience
• Basic understanding of the German job market
• Strong communication and self-organization skills
• Adaptability to a new cultural and professional environment
• Motivation to build a long-term career in Germany
• Willingness to improve language skills after arrival