Germany doubles quota for Western Balkan workers

Western Balkan workers who want to reach Germany for work purposes will be positively affected by Germany’s third stage of the Skilled Immigration Act entered into force on June 1, 2024.
The introduction of a new Opportunity Card and the increased number of work visas granted under the Western Balkans Regulation are the two most important changes. The number of temporary work visas granted to nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia under the Western Balkans Regulation will double.
A points system is the basis of the Opportunity Card. Foreigners recognized as skilled workers and to those who have at least six points using the points system will get the document.
Completion of at least two years of vocational training or holding a university degree as well as possession of sufficient German or English language proficiency, at A1 or B1 level, respectively, must be proved by nationals of non-EU countries willing to reach Germany for work purposes to obtain an Opportunity Card. They will be able to look for a job for up to 12 months or for additional two years.

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