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Germany Opportunity Card
Programme and eligibility Assess the fully recognized qualification route or the basic-qualification route with at least six points. The points route normally requires German A1 or English B2 plus maintenance funds. The card is primarily for job search, generally up to one year. Work and trials are limited; …
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Germany EU Blue Card
Programme and eligibility Applicants need qualifying education or recognized professional credentials and a matching German offer. For 2026, the standard annual salary is EUR 50,700; eligible shortage occupations or recent graduates use EUR 45,934.20. Contracts normally cover at least six months. Regulated p…
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