Germany Opportunity Card from Nepal
The Germany Opportunity Card application fee is €75, about NPR 13,300 at today's rate. Applications from Nepal go to the German Embassy Kathmandu.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Nepal. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in NPR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = NPR 203). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in NPR |
|---|---|---|
| Money to show, per month | €1,091 | NPR 1,93,000 |
| Money to show, for a year | €13,092 | NPR 23,20,000 |
| Minimum insurance cover | €30,000 | NPR 53,20,000 |
| Visa fee | €75 | NPR 13,300 |
| Fee in Germany, up to | €100 | NPR 17,700 |
Applying from Nepal
- Where
- German Embassy Kathmandu
- How it works
- Apply online on the Consular Services Portal (digital.diplo.de/visa), which covers study and the Opportunity Card, then book one appointment in the embassy's online system and attend in person. check
- Agents
- The embassy says you don't need an agent.
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 Nepal
Recruitment agencies in Nepal are licensed by the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE). 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 Kathmandu: visa information · kathmandu.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.