Germany Opportunity Card points calculator

The German Opportunity Card is a points-based job-seeker visa. Applicants need a recognised qualification plus at least six points from language ability, professional experience, age, and previous residence in Germany. It permits entry to look for work without holding a job offer first.

This is an indicative estimate based on the information you provided. It is not immigration advice and does not guarantee eligibility or a visa outcome. Official criteria are set by the relevant government and change frequently. Book a consultation for an assessment of your specific circumstances.

Calculate your score

Only the questions Germany’s points table actually scores. Nothing is saved, and the score updates as you answer.

About you

Your age

Your exact age, if you'd like a sharper estimateoptional

Points change year by year between 30 and 45, so this matters.

Your education

Highest qualification

My qualification has been formally assessed or recognised abroad

An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Canada, or a recognition decision from Germany's ZAB or anabin. Canada will not let you enter the pool without one, and it is worth 4 of the 6 points Germany's Opportunity Card needs.

Your work experience

Years of skilled work experience

years

Your field

Germany awards a point for a shortage occupation, and the Blue Card has an experience-only route for IT specialists.

Languages

German

Self-assessed is fine for now; a Goethe, telc or TestDaF certificate is needed to claim it. Germany's Opportunity Card needs at least A1 German or B2 English to apply at all.

I have an English test result

IELTS, PTE, CELPIP or TOEFL. Canada and Australia score each ability; the UK needs B1; Germany needs B2 to apply without German and gives a point for C1.

Ties and history

I have lived legally in Germany for six months or more

Worth a point on the Opportunity Card.

Your score

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Source

Scored against criteria published by BAMF / Federal Government of Germany. Points systems change — confirm the current criteria with the issuing authority before acting on any figure here.

A score is a starting point, not a decision

A consultant can check the figures against current criteria and tell you plainly whether it is worth pursuing.

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