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Germany now has official bootstrap coverage for the EU Blue Card, the Opportunity Card job-search route, and full-time student residence. No dedicated digital-nomad visa is included.
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EU Blue Card
A German residence route for qualified professionals with an employment contract or binding job offer, recognized or comparable higher education, and the applicable gross annual salary threshold. The official page also describes special rules for some IT professionals without a formal qualification.
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
A German job-search residence route for non-EU skilled workers. It is designed to help candidates look for qualified employment in Germany, typically for up to one year, with limited part-time work while searching. Finding a qualifying job can lead to a longer work residence title such as the EU Blue Card.
Residence title for full-time study
A German study residence route for full-time higher education. BAMF says limited employment is possible while studying, and after successful completion you generally have up to 18 months to look for qualified work. That later job search can lead toward skilled-work titles and longer settlement pathways.
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