Hi everyone,

I’m currently in Berlin and trying to apply for the Chancenkarte (opportunity card) for job search via the official service page:
👉 https://service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/354301/ (german version)
👉 https://service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/354301/en/ (english version)

According to the description there, the Chancenkarte can be issued for job searching if you can prove that you have savings or part-time income. Logically, this should not require an employment contract, since the whole point is to look for a job.

However, when I start the online application form, it doesn't allow to proceed without uploading an Arbeitsvertrag (employment contract) / Arbeitszusage (offer). It seems like a website bug, but I haven't found anything else to fix it.

My questions:

  1. Has anyone here successfully applied for the Chancenkarte in Berlin without a job offer in last months?
  2. How did you submit your application (online, email, in person)?
  3. Is there an alternative form or should I just email the LEA directly with all my documents?

Any advice or personal experience would be really helpful!

Thanks in advance.

by Local_Campaign_4495

1 comment

  1. I’m also having this same problem but for my student visa extension. I’m currently unemployed so can’t show any work contract. I have other options to show my financial capability but even if I choose those options the website still asks for a work contract. My visa is going to expire in 8 days and I really don’t know what to do.

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