What is the Chancenkarte?

A 12-month German visa to look for a job. No job offer needed. You can work part-time — up to 20 hours a week — while you search.

How many points do I need?

6 points. Unless your qualification is already fully recognized in Germany — then you can apply directly, no points needed.

How much money must I show?

€1.091 per month (2026), usually via a blocked account: €13.092 for the year.

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Do you qualify for the Chancenkarte?

6 points get you the Chancenkarte. This calculator applies the official table — including the rules most calculators get wrong — with the source on every row.

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Is your university degree fully recognized in Germany?

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Check in the Anabin database — step-by-step

is the official German database of foreign qualifications. It tells you whether your degree is recognized.

Open anabin.kmk.org → “Hochschulabschlüsse”.
Find your university, then your degree.
Look for the rating: H+ means recognized, H+/- partially, H- not recognized.

Questions about the Chancenkarte

What is the Chancenkarte?: A 12-month German visa to look for a job. No job offer needed. You can work part-time — up to 20 hours a week — while you search.Verified claim: Chancenkarte validity period, source Bundesagentur für ArbeitVerified claim: Chancenkarte part-time work allowance, source Bundesagentur für Arbeit
How many points do I need?: 6 points. Unless your qualification is already fully recognized in Germany — then you can apply directly, no points needed.Verified claim: Chancenkarte Route B minimum points, source Bundesagentur für Arbeit
How much money must I show?: €1.091 per month (2026), usually via a blocked account: €13.092 for the year.Verified claim: Chancenkarte proof of funds — monthly, source Auswärtiges Amt — Chancenkarte (digital.diplo.de)Verified claim: Chancenkarte proof of funds — annual, source Auswärtiges Amt — Chancenkarte (digital.diplo.de)