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Germany's premium route for highly qualified non-EU workers with a university degree and a qualifying job offer that meets a salary threshold (§18g Residence Act). It offers the fastest path to a settlement permit — as early as 21 months with B1 German.
Highly qualified non-EU professionals with a recognised university degree and a qualified job in Germany.
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The EU Blue Card is Germany's premium route for highly qualified non-EU workers with a university degree and a qualifying job offer that meets a salary threshold. It offers the fastest path to a settlement permit — as early as 21 months with B1 German.
Losing your job is not automatically the end of your stay, but the Blue Card depends on qualifying employment, so you must report changes and find a new qualifying role.
You must meet an annual gross salary threshold set each year, with a reduced threshold for shortage occupations and certain recent graduates.
Yes. After a period of residence in Germany you can relocate to a second EU member state under simplified Blue Card mobility rules.
Under the reformed rules, after 27 months of qualifying residence, or after 21 months if you can demonstrate German at level B1.
Yes. Family members can join you, and a spouse can take up employment in Germany without restrictions and without proving German language skills.
University graduates (or those with comparable qualifications) holding a qualifying job offer of at least six months that meets the relevant salary threshold.
