Chancenkarte for Vietnamese opens up an opportunity to go to Germany for a job search that many people did not previously have. Chancenkarte for Vietnamese requires special preparation around German proficiency and credentials. This article analyzes it for Vietnamese applicants.
Chancenkarte for Vietnamese: opportunities and barriers
Chancenkarte for Vietnamese is a realistic path for those with a college or university degree who want to work in Germany. As of mid-2025, 11,497 Chancenkarte visas had been issued worldwide, with India accounting for nearly a third. The number of Vietnamese applicants remains modest but is growing.
The biggest barrier for Vietnamese applicants is German proficiency. Unlike India (strong in English and able to use B2 English), many Vietnamese must invest in learning German from scratch. A1 is the minimum level, but B1 or higher is needed for real life and work.
Vietnamese credentials and Anabin
Vietnamese university degrees need to be checked on Anabin. Many Vietnamese public universities are already listed on Anabin with an H+ rating (fully recognized). Degrees from schools not yet listed, or rated H-, must go through the ZAB (Zeugnisbewertung) assessment process.
ZAB assessment costs about 200 EUR and takes about 3 months. Those interested in Chancenkarte for Vietnamese should check Anabin early to know their degree’s status and plan for ZAB if needed.
Strategy for Vietnamese applicants
A realistic strategy: learn German while preparing your application in parallel. Aim for a minimum of A2-B1 before going to Germany to make it easier to find work. Choose fields Germany is short on labor for (healthcare, IT, engineering, trades) to increase the chance of a suitable job offer.
The Vietnamese community in Germany (Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt) can provide support in the early stage. Specific regulations may change; you should check current requirements at the German diplomatic mission.
You should refer to thong tin Chancenkarte chinh thuc and German Federal Ministry of the Interior website to check current conditions.
Summary
Chancenkarte for Vietnamese is a realistic opportunity, with the biggest barrier being German proficiency (unlike India, which is strong in English). Vietnamese university degrees need to be checked on Anabin; H- rated degrees require ZAB (~200 EUR, ~3 months). Strategy: learn German in parallel, choose fields short on labor. The Vietnamese community provides support in the early stage.
