Chancenkarte visa approved need advice
I was getting pretty bored at my job and ended up quitting about a month ago. Around the same time I read this blog post by Captnemo about moving to Berlin and it kind of pushed me over the edge into actually doing something instead of just thinking about it.
So I applied for the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte).
I used Expatrio for both the blocked account and insurance. My VFS Bangalore appointment was pretty smooth overall. The whole thing took around 2 hours and I didn’t opt for any premium/lounge services.
Documents I submitted:
- Passport
- Degree certificate
Honestly the process was much faster than I expected. Yesterday afternoon I got a notification that my passport had been dispatched, and I received it this morning (May 8). My flight to Berlin is on June 1.
Timeline:
- 15 April: Filled CSP application
- 21 April: VFS Bangalore appointment
- 7 May: Passport dispatched notification received
- 8 May: Passport delivered
- 1 June: Flight to Berlin
I don’t know any German yet, but from what I’ve heard it’s easier to get by with English in Berlin compared to other cities in Germany.
A few questions for people already there:
- What’s the tech job market like right now?
- Which websites are best for job hunting?
- Anything you wish you knew before moving to Berlin?
- Any advice for someone landing there on a Chancenkarte?