New & easier way to enter.
12 months stay & search for a full-time job.
Part-time jobs up to 20 hours per week allowed.
Earn up to 1000 Euros per month.
Full equivalence of qualification (Diploma / Bachelor’s) obtained outside Germany. OR Vocational Training (ITI) recognized by the country, with at least two years of training.
Language skills either German (A1) or English (B2).
Blocked account with at least €1091 per month (from 2024) or a Declaration of Commitment.
A minimum score of six points in the points system.
OCCUPATION | AVG. SALARY IN € | AVG. SALARY IN ₹ |
---|---|---|
Doctor | 89,539 | 80.20 Lakhs |
Finance | 73,847 | 66.15 Lakhs |
Lawyer | 68,642 | 61.50 Lakhs |
Banking | 62,744 | 56.20 Lakhs |
Business Advisor | 64,173 | 57.48 Lakhs |
Engineer | 62,564 | 56.45 Lakhs |
IT Professional | 60,563 | 54.25 Lakhs |
Marketing, PR | 60,174 | 53.90 Lakhs |
Production | 60,046 | 53.78 Lakhs |
Distribution & Sale | 59,591 | 53.38 Lakhs |
HR Admin | 58,029 | 51.98 Lakhs |
Construction | 57,270 | 51.30 Lakhs |
Research | 56,399 | 50.52 Lakhs |
Logistics | 50,358 | 50.48 Lakhs |
To qualify for the Opportunity Card, you need to accumulate at least six points from various criteria.
Equivalence of Qualification
Qualification in Shortage Occupation
Professional Experience
Language Skills
Age
Previous Stay in Germany
Skilled Worker Spouse