Applicants from non-EU countries can gain the Opportunity Card to look for a suitable job in Germany.

The Opportunity Card replaced the Jobseeker Visa.

Detailed information about the Opportunity Card can be found on the website

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/self-check-opportunity-card

You can easily apply for your visa online via the Consular Services Portal of the Federal Foreign Office. Fill out your application form online and upload your documents. Your details and documents will then be checked for completeness. You will receive feedback as to whether your documents are complete and have been submitted successfully.

For applicants from Sierra Leone and Liberia: Please choose “Ghana” as your place of residence.

You will then receive the link to book an appointment at the visa section. At this appointment, your identity and original documents will be checked, a short interview will be conducted, your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) will be recorded and the fee will be paid.

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You can find information about the necessary documents on our information sheet on the Opportunity Card.