For qualified employees in occupations with labor shortages

Scoring

Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte applications are evaluated on a point-based system.

Factors such as vocational education, professional experience, foreign language skills and age determine the total score. Having a binding job offer is the last and most important step in the application process.

If you are in an occupational group with a country-wide or regional labor shortage, a score of at least 55 is sufficient to apply.

So which criterion scores how many points?

By examining the table below, you can see your strengths and realize in which areas you need improvement.

Foreign Language Certificates

Foreign Language Certificates Earning Points


German Language Certificates


English Language Certificates

Note: Internationally recognized language certificates in French, Spanish, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian in accordance with the CEFR can also be submitted as proof of language proficiency.