EU Blue Card
Germany • Work Visa
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The EU Blue Card is a residence title for foreign academics and comparable professionals seeking qualified employment in Germany. It requires a job offer, qualification recognition, and a minimum salary threshold. It offers a pathway to permanent residency and family reunification.
Requirements
- ✓A recognized academic qualification comparable to a German degree or a tertiary-level qualification of at least 3 years
- ✓A job offer from a German company with at least a six-month contract
- ✓A gross annual salary of at least €48,300 (as of 2025), or €43,759.80 for bottleneck professions and IT professionals
- ✓For regulated professions, a license to practice must be in place or in prospect
- ✓Approval from the Federal Employment Agency (BA) for certain professions
- ✓A secure livelihood must be proven, either through future salary, a blocked bank account, or a declaration of commitment
- ✓A valid passport or recognized travel document
- ✓No public interest in expulsion (i.e., no security concerns preventing entry)
Benefits
- ★Issued for the duration of the employment contract plus three months, up to a maximum of 4 years
- ★Can be extended if conditions are met
- ★Eligible for a settlement permit after 27 months with A1 German or 21 months with B1 German
- ★Family reunification is allowed
- ★Flexibility to change jobs after one year without additional approval
- ★Fast-track residence permit for highly skilled professionals
Cost Breakdown
Application Fee:€75
Processing Fee:Included in application fee
Total Estimated:€75
Timeline
Processing Time
Varies, typically a few weeks to a few months
Validity Period
Up to 4 years, renewable
Application Process
- 1Step 1: Check the requirements - Ensure you meet all basic visa requirements, including proof of qualification, job offer, salary threshold, financial stability, and no public interest in expulsion.
- 2Step 2: Make an appointment at the German embassy or consulate - Gather all necessary documents and schedule an appointment with the German mission in the country in which you legally reside.
- 3Step 3: Submit your visa application - Visit the website of the German embassy or consulate in the country in which you legally reside to download the necessary visa application form. Fill it out completely and submit it along with all required documents. Pay the €75 application fee at the time of submission.
- 4Step 4: Wait for processing - Visa processing time varies but typically takes a few weeks to months.
- 5Step 5: Receive your EU Blue Card - Upon approval, collect your visa and travel to Germany to start your employment.
Required Documents
- 📄Valid passport
- 📄Academic qualification certificate and recognition proof
- 📄Employment contract or job offer from a German company
- 📄Proof of salary meeting the minimum threshold
- 📄Health insurance proof
- 📄Proof of professional experience (if applicable)
- 📄Proof of financial means to support oneself (salary, blocked account, or declaration of commitment)