What financial proof do I need for the Opportunity Card?

Because the Opportunity Card is a job-search permit, you have to prove you can cover your living costs while you are not yet in full employment. A common way to do this is a blocked account holding enough money for your stay.

Alternatively, you can provide a Declaration of Commitment (Verpflichtungserklaerung) from someone in Germany who agrees to cover your costs. The required monthly amount is set by the authorities and updated periodically, so confirm the current figure before you apply, and remember that the part-time work allowance can help support you once you arrive.