Germany Opportunity Card from India
The Germany Opportunity Card application fee is €75, about INR 8,380 at today's rate. Applications from India go to the German Embassy New Delhi and the Consulates General.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from India. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in INR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = INR 128). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Money to show, per month | €1,091 | INR 1,22,000 |
| Money to show, for a year | €13,092 | INR 14,60,000 |
| Minimum insurance cover | €30,000 | INR 33,50,000 |
| Visa fee | €75 | INR 8,380 |
| Fee in Germany, up to | €100 | INR 11,200 |
Applying from India
- Where
- German Embassy New Delhi and the Consulates General
- How it works
- Most national visas must be applied for online on the Consular Services Portal (digital.diplo.de/visa). Categories not on the portal are paper applications with a VFS appointment; VFS charges an extra service fee.
- Service provider
- VFS Global (only for categories not on the portal)
- Agents
- The mission says you don't need an agent, and all forms and information are free.
From the mission's visa pages (checked 29 Oct 2026). Procedures differ by visa category, so read the page for yours.
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- A degree or a vocational qualification of 2+ years recognised by the state where you got it
- German at A1 or English at B2
- At least 6 points (unless your qualification is fully recognised in Germany)
- Money to show of €1,091 a month, through a blocked account or a sponsor declaration
- Health insurance with at least €30,000 cover
- Visa fee of €75
Checking a recruiter in India
Recruitment agencies in India are licensed by the eMigrate. Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- Germany Opportunity Card (official page) · make-it-in-germany.com · Official · checked 27 Oct 2026
- German Embassy New Delhi and the Consulates General: visa information · india.diplo.de · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
Opportunity Card from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.