Opportunity Card
Job seeker employment pathway
The Opportunity Card is issued for a period of up to one year. If you receive an employment contract or a binding job offer for qualified employment during your stay, you can obtain a follow-up Opportunity Card or another residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment from the local foreigners authority in Germany, provided you fulfill the relevant requirements.
A points system is used to determine whether you are eligible for the Opportunity Card based on your qualifications, knowledge and circumstances. A minimum score of six points is required for this. If you have a vocational qualification or degree obtained or recognised in Germany, you can apply for the Opportunity Card as a skilled worker without having to achieve a minimum number of points. In both cases, you must also fulfil the basic requirements listed below.
SLG Forum an exclusive arrangement to place selected candidates with a placement in the following categories. Applied Computer Science (BSc) Electrical Engineering and Information Technology BEng Dietetics BSc Engineering and Management Logistic Management Mechatronics Renewable Energy Technicians or Engineers with BEng Healthcare professions Transport Services Software Engineering