Do doctors need the Chancenkarte?

Question

Hello Everyone! I saw the Chancenkarte online is that the best option for me as a doctor?

Anna L · Accepted Answer

Hi Wanjiku,  for doctors, the Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) is generally not the right pathway ⚠️. It doesn’t allow regulated medical practice or give you access to Approbation (the German medical license), so you couldn’t work directly as a physician with it.  Instead, most international doctors use visas such as the EU Blue Card (§18g), the Qualified Professional Visa (§18b), or the Recognition Visa (§16d)—depending on whether your medical degree is already recognized in Germany and whether you have a job offer. These pathways are specifically designed for regulated professions like medicine and can put you on a much faster track to working legally in Germany, without the limitations of the Chancenkarte.  We’ve put together a full guide on the best visa options for physicians, including requirements, salary thresholds, language levels, and tips for the recognition process. You can read it here: https://get2germany.com/en/blog/germany-visa-physicians  ✅ Hope this helps you choose the best route! Anna from Get2Germany

Lucas O · Answer

No its not. There are better visa options to apply for as a Doctor. You can read online about Visa under 16d (Qualification Recognition Visa)

Shanice J · Answer

I was going to apply but not sure if it’s good for medical professions.