To qualify, applicants must have either a university degree or at least two years of vocational training, plus language proficiency in German (A1) or English (B2). The card permits part-time work ...

Applicants also need to show they can speak German at A1 level or English at B2 level. A points system applies from this point on. Those applying for an Opportunity Card need to score six points.

While the A1 and Q2 were conceived at a time when Audi wanted to make its brand more accessible to the masses, it appears that the company has now decided to focus on its upmarket models.