Do you qualify?
The Chancenkarte lets you move to Germany without a job offer and search for full stack development roles for up to 12 months. You need a qualifying degree (ISCED 6 or higher) and — if not fully recognised — at least 6 points.
Full stack development is the profession where both the Diplôme d'Ingénieur (ISCED 7) and the 3-year Licence LMD Informatique (ISCED 6) are regularly sufficient as the base qualification. OFPPT Technicien Spécialisé Développement Digital / Développement Informatique (Bac+2) does not meet the threshold.
Which route applies to you?
| Your situation | Route |
|---|---|
| Diplôme d'Ingénieur (ENSIAS, INPT, EMI, ENSA), programme listed in anabin | Route 1: no points needed |
| 3-year Licence LMD Informatique from public Moroccan university, programme listed | Route 1: no points needed |
| Either degree with programme not individually listed | Route 2: 6 points required |
| Licence Professionnelle (1-year top-up after Bac+2) | Route 2: ZAB assessment strongly recommended first |
| OFPPT diploma | Not eligible |
Route 2: points table
| Criterion | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Partial equivalence (ZAB decision) | 4 | |
| Shortage occupation (full stack development, ISCO-08 group 25) | 1 | |
| At least 2 years qualifying experience in last 5 years | 2 | Production software ownership |
| At least 5 years qualifying experience in last 7 years | 3 | Replaces 2-year tier |
| German A2 / B1 / B2+ | 1 / 2 / 3 | |
| English at B2 or higher (certificate required) | 1 | French and Arabic do not award points |
| Age under 35 | 2 | |
| Age 35–39 | 1 | |
| Prior lawful German residence ≥ 6 months in last 5 years | 1 | |
| Spouse applies jointly | 1 |
Worked example: Ghita Mounjid, 25, full stack developer, Licence LMD Informatique from FST Settat (programme not individually listed), 2 years production experience (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL), IELTS 6.5 (B2), no German: 1 (shortage) + 2 (experience) + 2 (under 35) + 1 (English B2) = 6 points ✓
Financial requirement: the Sperrkonto
€13,092 in a blocked Sperrkonto before your appointment. Open at least 4 weeks early (Fintiba, Coracle, Expatrio).
What you can do on the Opportunity Card
- Part-time work: up to 20 hours per week on average
- Trial employment: up to 2 weeks per employer
- Freelancing: not permitted
Document checklist
- Passport (at least 2 empty pages)
- Degree certificate with Moroccan MFA apostille
- Academic transcript with Moroccan MFA apostille
- anabin printout or ZAB Statement of Comparability
- Language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge or Goethe-Institut/telc/ÖSD)
- Experience letters (frontend: React/Vue/Angular; backend: Node/Django/Spring; database, Docker, CI/CD, production scope, seniority) and payslips
- Sperrkonto certificate (€13,092)
- Travel health insurance
Which German mission handles your application
Embassy Rabat and Consulate General Casablanca. Jurisdiction follows your registered address. Book via digital.diplo.de.
Common mistakes
OFPPT Développement Digital diploma submitted as the base qualification. OFPPT Bac+2 diplomas are below ISCED 6 and do not meet the Chancenkarte's minimum degree requirement.
Licence Professionnelle (1-year after Bac+2) treated as equivalent to Licence LMD. These are different credentials. A Licence Professionnelle sits at ISCED 5 or borderline 6. Get a ZAB assessment before applying.
No English certificate despite being proficient. An IELTS or TOEFL at B2 is 1 additional point and is often the cheapest route to 6. Book it 6–8 weeks before your planned appointment.
Sources
- § 20a AufenthG, Bundesministerium der Justiz
- Opportunity Card: Make it in Germany
- anabin database, KMK / ZAB
Not legal advice. Verify requirements with the relevant German mission before applying.
See also
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