Answer 8 short questions and see if you reach the 6-point threshold for Germany’s Opportunity Card (§20a AufenthG). Everything runs in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.

Your profile

Highest qualification

Pick the option that matches a formally recognized credential.

Recognized university degree (automatic path) Vocational qualification, 2+ years Neither

Is your qualification in an Engpassberuf (shortage occupation)?

IT, engineering, nursing, teaching, medicine and more — see the BA list.

No Yes

Qualified work experience in the last 5–7 years

Less than 2 years 2+ years (in last 5) 5+ years (in last 7)

Highest German level

English level (only C1 counts)

Your age

35 or younger 36 to 40 41 or older

Legal stay in Germany of ≥6 months in the last 5 years (not tourism)?

No Yes

Does your partner also meet the Chancenkarte points path?

No Yes

Your score

Your score 6 points needed

0 / 18

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