§20a AufenthG · STATUTORY MATRIX
Chancenkarte Points Calculator
Check whether you qualify for Germany’s Opportunity Card (*Chancenkarte*). Calculate your official score under the 2026 points grid, test score scenarios, and find the fastest path to the mandatory 6-point threshold.
Chancenkarte Points Calculator (2026)
Calculate your official Opportunity Card points under §20a AufenthG. Minimum required to qualify: 6 points.
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How the 6-Point Chancenkarte Matrix Works
The Opportunity Card (*Chancenkarte* under §20a of the German Residence Act — AufenthG) enables qualified foreign professionals to enter Germany for up to **12 months** to seek qualified employment without an existing job offer.
Before points are evaluated, all applicants must satisfy the **mandatory baseline requirements**:
- Recognized Qualification: At least 2 years of vocational training recognized by the state in your home country, or a recognized foreign university degree.
- Language Baseline: Certified German at level A1 (Goethe, telc, ÖSD) OR certified English at level B2 (IELTS 5.5–6.5, TOEFL, Cambridge).
- Proof of Livelihood: Verifiable funds of at least €1,091 per month (€13,092 for the full 12-month card), typically proven via an official blocked account (*Sperrkonto*) or a binding secondary part-time job contract in Germany.
The Highest-Leverage Point Boosters
If you score 4 or 5 points on the calculator, the fastest way to bridge the gap is German language proficiency:
Language Point Allocations:
- German A2: +1 point
- German B1: +2 points (sufficient to push most applicants over the 6-point line)
- German B2: +3 points
- English C1: +1 point (IELTS 7.0+)