Germany's New Opportunity Card for Developers: Key Points for Relocation

Germany is set to launch a new residence permit called the Chancenkarte, designed to attract skilled developers from outside the EU/EFTA. The permit allows non-EU/EFTA nationals to enter Germany for up to one year to look for work, with no job offer required. To qualify, applicants must either be recognised as skilled workers or score at least 6 points in a points system that evaluates factors such as education, work experience, and language skills. This guide provides a 6-point overview of the Chancenkarte for developers looking to relocate to Germany.