Swapnil Naik, 39, a Mumbai-based financial company’s operations head, aims to explore job opportunities in Europe after a failed attempt for a French visa. He’s now pursuing Germany’s job-search visa under the new Opportunity Card scheme, part of the latest Skilled Immigration Act amendments. Effective from June 1, 2024, this initiative allows non-EU skilled professionals like Naik to reside in Germany for up to a year while seeking employment, with the option to work part-time. Applicants need certain qualifications, German language proficiency or English fluency, and a blocked account.
Germany’s New Opportunity Card: A Gateway for Skilled Professionals
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