Your German Opportunity Card, done right.
A clear plan, a fixed fee, real support.
Start free in one click. You score yourself against the official criteria, we help you plan, and the German mission makes the decision.
Start here
Starter Guide
Free
- The German Opportunity Card Starter Guide (11-page PDF)
- Free points self-check on this website
Instant download. No card needed.
Do it yourself
Essentials Toolkit
$9one-time
- The German Opportunity Card Essentials Toolkit (19-page PDF)
- One written question, answered by email within 48 hours
Instant download after payment.
1:1 with our lead consultant
Success Session
$99one-time
- 60-minute strategy session on Google Meet
- The Success Playbook (32 pages), right away
- Written action plan within 24 hours
- One free reschedule with 24 hours’ notice
Pick your time right after payment.
Need help with the work itself? Packages from $490 · Not sure where you stand? Check your points free
✓ Independent, not affiliated with the German government✓ Fixed prices in USD✓ Secure card checkout✓ 1:1 sessions in English
The 3 numbers every applicant should know
6 points
The minimum on the points route. If your qualification is fully recognised in Germany, you don’t need points.
€1,091 a month
What you show to cover living costs in 2026. No savings? A part-time job offer in Germany or a sponsor in Germany can count instead of a blocked account, and you can combine them.
€75
The national visa fee.
Checked: October 2026 · Source: Make it in Germany (official) · Amounts change every January.
Three steps. You stay in control.
You make the decisions and you submit your own application. We give you clear rules, a written plan and help where you want it.
1. Score yourself
Start with the free points self-check and the 11-page Starter Guide. You compare your profile with the official criteria and see where your points could come from.
2. Get a written plan
Book a 60-minute Success Session with our lead consultant on Google Meet. Within 24 hours you get a written action plan with your next steps and dates.
3. Prepare and apply, your way
Follow the plan yourself with the 32-page Success Playbook, or get help with a package: your documents and German CV, or a job-search plan. The German mission decides on your visa.
Who GOC is for
GOC is for skilled people outside the EU who want to work in Germany and are ready to prepare properly.
A good fit if you…
- have a university degree, or a vocational qualification of at least 2 years that is recognised in the country where you got it
- have, or are working towards, English at B2 or German at A1
- can cover living costs for your job search (€1,091 a month in 2026) with savings, a part-time job offer or a sponsor, or want help planning how
- want honest answers before you spend money on tests, recognition and travel
Not a fit if you…
- want someone to promise you a visa or a job. Nobody honest can.
- are looking for unskilled jobs, or jobs outside Germany
- need a legal opinion on your own case or on a refusal.
- want someone to submit your application or buy you an embassy appointment. You apply yourself, and we never sell appointments.
We help people from…
India · Pakistan · Nigeria · Egypt · Bangladesh · Ghana · Kenya · Morocco · Tunisia · the Philippines · and other countries outside the EU
Citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Israel can enter Germany without a visa and apply there.
Want help with the work itself?
Packages from $490. Fixed prices in US dollars, no hidden fees, and no fee that depends on a visa or a job.
Application Readiness
$490
4 weeks: your document checklist, German CV and cover letter, recognition and funds steps, and 30 days of support.
Visa-to-Job track
$1,490or 3 × $520
12 weeks of job-search coaching: target roles, CV and LinkedIn, an employer list, interview practice. Coaching, not placement.
Sessions: cancel at least 24 hours ahead and get $79 back (you keep the $20 Playbook), or reschedule once for free. Refund policy
Who we are
German Opportunity Card (GOC) is an independent consultancy. Our team keeps every guide checked against official sources, and our lead consultant runs the 1:1 sessions in clear, simple English.
GOC is independent. We don’t sell visas, jobs or embassy appointments. We explain the rules, help you plan and prepare.
What you can expect from us
A written plan in 24 hours
After every Success Session you get your action plan in writing within 24 hours.
Fixed prices
You see the full price before you pay. No success fees, no surprises.
Clear, fair refunds
Cancel a session at least 24 hours ahead and get $79 back. Stop a package early and get back the value of every part we haven’t delivered.
Your documents stay yours
We work with scans only. We never ask for original passports or certificates.
Questions people ask first
Is GOC part of the German government?
No. GOC is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with the German government, any embassy or any German authority. German missions and authorities decide every visa application. We explain the official rules, help you plan and prepare, and always link you to the official sources.
Can you guarantee my visa?
No, and you should be careful with anyone who does. The German mission decides on every application. What we can do is explain the rules clearly, help you prepare a complete file and plan a realistic timeline.
Do you find jobs for clients?
No. GOC does not place people in jobs and charges no fee that depends on getting a job. Our Visa-to-Job track is coaching: German-style CV, a target-employer list, an application routine and interview practice. You apply, and employers decide.
Can I apply from inside Germany?
Citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Israel can enter Germany without a visa and apply there. Most other applicants apply from abroad through the official online portal of the German Federal Foreign Office. Check the official page for your country.
How do I pay?
Guides and the Success Session are sold through our Payhip shop. After buying a session, your booking link appears right away on your download page. Both accept most international debit and credit cards. Prices are in US dollars. Some banks need you to switch on international online payments first. Trouble paying? Email [email protected] or [email protected] and we’ll help you find a way.
Start with the facts.
Then make your plan.
Get the free Starter Guide, score yourself with the points self-check, and book a session when you are ready.
General information and coaching, not legal advice. The German mission decides.