Germany Opportunity Card from the Philippines
The Germany Opportunity Card application fee is €75, about PHP 5,570 at today's rate. Applications from the Philippines go to the German Embassy Manila.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from the Philippines. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in PHP
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = PHP 85). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in PHP |
|---|---|---|
| Money to show, per month | €1,091 | PHP 81,000 |
| Money to show, for a year | €13,092 | PHP 971,000 |
| Minimum insurance cover | €30,000 | PHP 2,230,000 |
| Visa fee | €75 | PHP 5,570 |
| Fee in Germany, up to | €100 | PHP 7,420 |
Applying from Philippines
- Where
- German Embassy Manila
- How it works
- Long-stay visas need an appointment, registered in the embassy's online system, and you apply in person. Some work categories (for example healthcare and recognised vocational qualifications) go to VFS Global in Manila or Cebu. check
- Service provider
- VFS Global (some work categories)
- Agents
- The embassy warns about dubious visa agencies: don't pay them any money.
From the mission's visa pages (checked 29 Oct 2026). Procedures differ by visa category, so read the page for yours.
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- A degree or a vocational qualification of 2+ years recognised by the state where you got it
- German at A1 or English at B2
- At least 6 points (unless your qualification is fully recognised in Germany)
- Money to show of €1,091 a month, through a blocked account or a sponsor declaration
- Health insurance with at least €30,000 cover
- Visa fee of €75
Checking a recruiter in Philippines
Recruitment agencies in Philippines are licensed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) check. Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- Germany Opportunity Card (official page) · make-it-in-germany.com · Official · checked 27 Oct 2026
- German Embassy Manila: visa information · manila.diplo.de · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
Opportunity Card from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.