Opportunity card Germany Would you like to work in Germany but don't have a job offer yet? The opportunity card opens up new prospects for a career in Germany. In this section you can find out everything about the requirements, the application procedure and the prospects after entering Germany with the opportunity card. Job search opportunity card Job seekers from abroad can enter Germany in order to look for a job. In some cases, a visa might be necessary. We will explain how it works. Self-Check: Opportunity card As a recognised skilled worker or via the points system, you can obtain an opportunity card for the purpose of finding a job in Germany. Use the self-check to see whether you are eligible for the opportunity card. Questions and answers regarding the opportunity card Would you like to apply for the opportunity card and don't know where to start? In our FAQ you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions as well as tips to help you assess your chances in a realistic manner.

The path to German citizenship Would you like to be naturalised? Here you will find key information about naturalisation in Germany. Requirements for naturalisation If you were not born a German citizen, you have the right to be naturalised if you meet the following requirements, among others: You have been living in Germany legally for more than five years. You have a permanent right of residence in Germany, e.g. as a Union citizen entitled to freedom of movement or on the basis of a settlement permit or a residence permit that may lead to a permanent right of residence. A residence permit for the purpose of studying, for example, is not sufficient. You can financially support yourself and your dependent family members without receiving benefits under the Second or Twelfth Book of the Social Code [SGB]. You have sufficient knowledge of German: you can prove your oral and written knowledge of German by taking a language test at a minimum level of B1. A German school-leaving certificate, completed vocational education and training in Germany or completed studies in Germany are also generally accepted as proof of your German language skills. You have basic knowledge of the legal and social system and way of life in Germany: you can prove this knowledge by passing the naturalisation test. The “Life in Germany” test is also accepted as proof of such knowledge. If you have a German school-leaving certificate or a degree in law, social sciences, public administration or political

Living permanently in Germany Would you like permanently settle down in Germany? Here you can find all information on the settlement permit, the permanent EU residence permit and naturalisation. Settlement permit Naturalisation