Germany EU Blue Card

EU Blue Card is a German residence visa label for third-country citizens desiring to work in Germany. It allows competent third-country nationals to immigrate to Germany permanently.

Who Requires a Germany EU Blue Card?

Everyone qualifying for a German EU Blue Card can appeal for it. So far, the citizens of several nations do not require a Blue Card to work in Germany.

Who can Appeal?

EU citizens do not need a visa or a residency permit to neither arrive nor start working inside Germany. The same put on for the nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. A valid passport or identity card is sufficient. Nationals of the following states can come in Germany without a visa but cannot take up employment before appealing for the EU Blue Card:

Nationals of the following countries may appeal for a work and residence permit after entering Germany without a visa:

Non-EU nationals, on the other hand, should apply for a visa such as employment visa, visit, student, or different types of visa coherent with necessity while still in their home countries. Applicants are considered in the groups, as stated above:

• Highly competent workforces
• Researchers
• Students
• Vocational Apprentices
• Seasonal Workers
• Intra-Corporate Transferees

Germany EU Blue Card Admissibility Standards

There are some stern measures about who can obtain a German EU Blue Card. Regardless of that the German authorities take the final decision. When appealing for a Germany Blue Card, you should come across the following standards:

• A University Degree: For a German EU Blue Card a university degree is required
• Work Experience: You should have a minimum of five years of work experience in relevant field
• Employment Agreement: You must provide a work agreement
• Salary Threshold: You must come across the salary threshold of a yearly gross salary of at least €53,000

Application Procedure

The application procedure for a German Blue Card rests on your present residence nation.   You must follow the steps itemized below if you are outside of Germany:

• Appeal for a German Employment Visa
• Register your address in Germany
• Appeal for an EU Blue Card in Germany

If you are by now in Germany under another residence title, you must only complete the second step.

Required Documents

The needed documents for an EU Blue Card in Germany are as following:

• Germany EU Blue Card Appeal Form
• Your Passport with preferred validity
• Evidence of permitted presence in Germany
• Two recent photographs in line with photo requirements
• Work agreement with a German corporation
• Evidence of professional level
• An updated CV
• Evidence that your salary surpasses the average in Germany by 1.5 times or 1.2 times for occupations in shortage
• A written declaration letter from your company in Germany
• Evidence of no risk to the public rule, safety or health of Germany
• For unregulated occupations: a standard university certificate
• For regulated occupation: present the acquired certificate
• Evidence of payment of application fee
• Evidence of Health Insurance in Germany

Germany EU Blue Card Fee

The application charges for a Germany Blue Card is €140. When appealing to renew your EU Blue Card in Germany, you will require to pay only €100.