Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Germany Chancenkarte launched June 2024. Allows qualified workers from outside the EU to come to Germany for up to 1 year to job search or work part-time without needing a job offer in advance. Different from the existing Freelancer Visa.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Digital nomad visa: day-count is a maximum permitted stay, not a minimum-presence requirement; no rule mandates X days/yr to retain the status. Set to 0 to match the dataset''s definition (presence required to MAINTAIN status). Flagged for review.
low confidenceHighlights
- Points-based: degree + language
- €12,000 financial reserves
- Work up to 20hrs/week
- Path to full German permit
- Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich
What could change
Changes in immigration policy or labor market conditions could affect the program.
Tax Notes
Germany has a progressive income tax system ranging from 14% to 45%. Non-residents may be taxed on German-source income only.