Opportunity Card Points Calculator

Answer a few questions to estimate your Chancenkarte points score and check whether you meet the basic requirements.

  1. 1
    Eligibility BasicsCheck the basic requirements
  2. 2
    QualificationRecognition and occupation
  3. 3
    Experience & AgeYour work history and age
  4. 4
    Other FactorsA few last details
  5. 5
    Your ResultsSee your score

First, let's check whether you meet the Opportunity Card's basic requirements.

- Yes No Below A1 A1 A2 B1 B2 or higher Below B2 B2 C1 or higher - Yes No
No Yes

This could be a German ZAB certificate or official recognition from your home country. Not sure? Our Certificate Recognition service can help you find out.

No Yes
Less than 2 years At least 2 years within the last 5 years At least 5 years within the last 7 years
No Yes No Yes

Your Estimated Points Score

0 / 6 points needed

Based on your answers, you don't yet score the 6 points required. See the breakdown below for where you can improve.

Points Breakdown

Qualification recognition 0
Shortage occupation 0
Professional experience 0
German language 0
English language bonus 0
Age 0
Previous stay in Germany 0
Qualifying spouse/partner 0
Total 0

This calculator gives an estimate based on the published Opportunity Card points criteria. It isn't legal advice and doesn't guarantee approval - book a consultation with our legal support team for a full review of your situation.

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