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| Field | 🇩🇪GermanyGermany Opportunity Card 2026: Chancenkarte Requirements, Points and Funds |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany (DE) |
| Route | Germany Opportunity Card 2026: Chancenkarte Requirements, Points and Funds |
| Route family | Employment / skilled work |
| Route type | job search |
| Summary | Current 2026 guide to Germany's Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), including direct and points routes, €1,091 monthly funds, 20-hour work and follow-up options. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-15 |
| Official/supporting source count | 5 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2 |
| Best-fit work models | Local employmentSource 1Source 2 |
| Income requirement | For 2026, applicants using the points-based route generally need to prove at least EUR 1,091 net per month for subsistence, subject to the accepted proof method and current official requirements.As of 2026-09-15Source 1 |
| Savings requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Investment requirement | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Government fees | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Processing time | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Validity | The Opportunity Card is generally issued for up to 12 months for job search, subject to eligibility and the individual decision.As of 2026-09-15Source 1 |
| Renewal | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Family inclusion | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Spouse work rights | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Local-work rules | The points-based route requires at least six points, alongside applicable qualification and language conditions such as A1 German or B2 English. During job search, part-time work up to 20 hours per week and trial work are permitted under the route's rules; qualifying skilled workers may also use a direct-access route.As of 2026-09-15Source 1Source 2 |
| Application location | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Permanent-residence pathway | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
| Citizenship pathway | Reviewed — unresolved: No source-backed value was approved for this field during the current structured review. |
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