Application Assistant
Chancenkarte score:
Degree recognized
(6+ points)
Congratulations!
Earning full recognition scores likely allows for immediate granting of the Chancenkarte. You can head over to your embassy or consulate right away and apply (make sure to have all papers ready).
This information is based on your input. The ultimate decision on your Chancenkarte application will be taken by your visa officer.
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Check acceptance for your vocational degree
You have completed a vocational training of at least two years that is government-recognized in the country you obtained it. That is great news! Now we need to make the German government believing this, too. The Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) recently launched a new portal giving you the option to request an official statement on your vocational qualification online.
We have created a comprehensive step-by-step guide for you here on how to carry out the recognition.
ZAB statement on a foreign vocational qualification
Prove financial means by getting a job in Germany
To apply for the Chancenkarte, you must be able to finance your stay in Germany yourself. As it seems, most embassies are willing to accept an employment contract with a German employer for a 20 hours/week job for this purpose. We are currently setting up a job platform to connect you with potential employers in Germany already before you apply. Feel free to join our waitlist!
By the way: If you would prefer to secure your livelihood with the necessary funds of 13,092 euros (€), but do not yet have these funds at your disposal, we have put together 10 tips on how to obtain the funds here. Another option for providing proof of financial sufficient funds is a declaration of commitment from a sponsor. If you decide to go down the blocked account route, you can easily open your blocked account with our recommended provider here.
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Get mandatory health insurance
You need proof of health insurance before you can apply for a Chancenkarte. If you have an employment contract (not Minijob!) that starts on exactly your day of entry, you do not need a separate insurance. However, in most cases you will need to cover at least a few days between your arrival in Germany and your first working day. A health insurance offering that is definitely accepted by the embassies can be booked through our partner Fintiba.
Health insurance from Fintiba (MAWISTA Reisecare)
Whether you start looking for a job upon arrival or already found a job prior to immigration, MAWISTA Reisecare got you covered. Once you start a 20 hour job in Germany, you can discontinue the contract and rely on the publicly funded health insurance instead. Fees for MAWISTA Reisecare, excl. US/Canada, are 1.25 Euro (€) per day. Remember to book for the full duration of your stay (usually one year). You can cancel the insurance anytime once you found a 20-hour job and receive a refund of the remaining fee.
Get competent legal advice
Starting a new life in a foreign country is always a challenge and involves a lot of effort and legal hurdles. Do not hesitate to seek competent legal advice if you have any legal questions.
Chancenkarte initial legal consultation from law firm MAIBAUM
Despite simplified regulations, the laws are complex and can be difficult for immigrants to understand. Legal advice from our partner lawyers specializing in immigration law can help you clarify important questions and get off to a good start in Germany. Contact the law firm MAIBAUM Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH for an initial legal consultation!
Apply via the German embassy in Egypt
After completing all the preparations, you can officially apply for the Chancenkarte! Your Chancenkarte application should normally be made via the German embassy in Egypt (embassy Kairo). If you are from Syria, Libya, Sudan or Yemen, the German embassy in Egypt is also relevant to you. Please prepare the following documents before your appointment (apologies for the many documents!):
- The completed Online Visa Application
- Two fully completed application forms
- Proof of sufficient funding (through a blocked account/Sperrkonto)
- Full documentation of all skills and experiences you entered in this Application Assistant (e.g. Anabin extract for proving full recognition of your university degree, language certificates, work experience, prove of previous stays). Carefully check all hints we gave you above on this site as they can help you to prove all this.
- This signed declaration
- Two recent passport photos
- Your valid passport plus any older passports you may have
- Motivation letter, incl. jobs you are interested in, where you want to live in Germany (including details of accommodation), and how you finance this stay
- Curriculum vitae
- Health insurance (so-called incoming health insurance) is required at the latest when picking up the visa
- Proof of the planned accommodation
Here a longer version of the above information.
Check government website for online application
The German government is also working on an online application procedure. Visit the website to check whether it is already available for you.
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