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🇩🇪 Germany

EU Blue Card Visa

Most popular residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers with university degrees. Requires job offer with minimum salary of €50,700 annually (€45,934 for shortage occupations including IT, engineers, scientists). IT professionals can qualify without degree if they have 3+ years university-level experience. Issued for up to 4 years, provides fastest path to permanent residence (21-33 months with B1 German, 33 months with A1). Immediate work authorization for spouse. Valid throughout EU under certain conditions.

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Processing Time

1-6 weeks (varies by country)

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Cost

€100 application fee

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Duration

Up to 4 years

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Work Rights

Full work authorization for job specified

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Renewability

Renewable as long as conditions met

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1University degree recognized in Germany
  • 2Job offer with €50,700+ annual salary (€45,934 for shortage occupations)
  • 3Employment contract matching qualifications
  • 4Health insurance coverage
  • 5IT professionals: 3+ years experience (degree waiver)

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