Germany Opportunity Card from Kenya
The Germany Opportunity Card application fee is €75, about KES 11,400 at today's rate. Applications from Kenya go to the German Embassy Nairobi.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Kenya. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in KES
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = KES 174). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in KES |
|---|---|---|
| Money to show, per month | €1,091 | KES 166,000 |
| Money to show, for a year | €13,092 | KES 1,990,000 |
| Minimum insurance cover | €30,000 | KES 4,560,000 |
| Visa fee | €75 | KES 11,400 |
| Fee in Germany, up to | €100 | KES 15,200 |
Applying from Kenya
- Where
- German Embassy Nairobi
- How it works
- Study, vocational training, skilled-worker and Blue Card applications are submitted at TLScontact after booking there (service fee €28.50, paid in shillings). The Opportunity Card can only be applied for online on the Consular Services Portal.
- Service provider
- TLScontact
- Agents
- The embassy warns about commercial visa agencies; applications, checklists and appointments 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 Kenya
Recruitment agencies in Kenya are licensed by the National Employment Authority (NEA) check. 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 Nairobi: visa information · nairobi.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.