About the Germany Opportunity Card
Germany's Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) lets skilled workers from outside the EU move to Germany for up to a year to look for a job. You qualify with a fully recognised qualification or by scoring enough points for language, experience, age and ties to Germany.
Who this visa is for
- Skilled professionals with a job offer or strong qualifications
- People ready to relocate to Germany for work
- Applicants planning a longer-term career move
Documents checklist
- Valid passport
- Recognised degree or vocational qualification
- Proof of funds
- Language certificate (German or English)
Your final list depends on your situation. We send you a personal checklist after your first call.
How Eurofly helps you apply
Book a 30-minute call
We confirm the Germany Opportunity Card is the right route for you and explain the current requirements and fees.
Prove your remote income
Gather contracts, payslips or invoices and bank statements that meet the current income threshold.
We prepare and check your file
You get a document checklist. We review every page, fix gaps and complete the application forms with you.
Apply and get your decision
We book your embassy or visa centre appointment and track your case until the decision.
Applying from Pakistan
You apply by appointment at the embassy, consulate or its official visa application centre, where your documents and biometrics are taken. We book the appointment and prepare a complete, correctly ordered file.
If you are applying from Pakistan, we confirm the correct application centre, current waiting times and fees on your call, and prepare every document to the standard the Germany Opportunity Card requires.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply while working for a company outside Germany?
Yes. That is what the Germany Opportunity Card is designed for: remote work for employers or clients based outside Germany. We check that your contract and income meet the current rules.
Can my family join me?
Many digital nomad routes allow a spouse and children to join, usually with a higher income requirement. We confirm the current family rules for Germany on your call.
How long does the Germany Opportunity Card take?
Processing times change with the season and the workload at the embassy or immigration office. We give you a realistic, current timeline on your first call and track your case until the decision.
How much does Eurofly charge?
Your first call is €30 for 30 minutes. After that we quote a fixed package fee for the Germany Opportunity Card before you pay anything more. Government and embassy fees are separate.
Rules change often. This guide was last reviewed on September 26, 2026. Income thresholds, fees and document rules are set by the authorities and can change without notice; we confirm the current requirements on your call.