Free tool · 2026 rules

Chancenkarte Points Calculator

Germany's Opportunity Card lets you move here for up to a year to find a job (no offer needed) if you score 6 points. Answer the questions below and see your exact score, line by line.

Your highest qualification

Must be state-recognised in the country where you earned it.

Is it recognised in Germany?

Check anabin / 'Recognition Finder'. Full equivalence = you skip the points system entirely.

Professional experience in your field

German level

English level

Your age: 28

Extras

Your score

4 / 6 needed

2+ years professional experience (last 5 years)+2
Under 35 years old+2

Fastest points on this list: German. A2 adds 1 point, B1 adds 2, B2 adds 3. More than any other single change you can make.

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Scoring per §20a AufenthG, verified July 2026 against Make it in Germany and Handbook Germany. The Ausländerbehörde makes the final decision. Treat this as a realistic pre-check, not a guarantee.

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Which visa fits me?

Blue Card, skilled worker, Chancenkarte, or student (4 questions).

Working in Germany

Salaries, contracts, and the Blue Card thresholds for 2026.

First-month budget

What landing in Germany actually costs, line by line.

German is worth up to 3 points

A2 adds one point, B1 two, B2 three: the single biggest lever on your score. Start free and earn them.

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