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EU Blue Card
If you are an IT professional without a formal qualification, in addition to the EU Blue Card, you may be able to enter Germany under the special regulations for individuals with practical knowledge . At a glance: EU Blue Card From the preparations to the application forms: This guide shows you step by step how to obtain the EU Blue Card. Download Print What opportunities does the EU Blue Card offer? The EU Blue Card is issued for the duration of your employment contract, plus an additional three [...] EU Blue Card Do you have an academic qualification and you have found a job in Germany? Learn about what requirements you have to meet for an EU Blue Card. The EU Blue Card ( Section 18g of the Residence Act [AufenthG] ) is a special residence title for foreign academics and people with comparable qualifications who want to take up qualified employment in Germany. To find out if you need a visa to enter Germany, see the “ Do I need a visa? ” section. What are the EU Blue Card requirements? You have [...] s? Then you are entitled to an EU Blue Card under Section 18g of the Residence Act [AufenthG] . Find out about the entry and visa process . Tip In some countries, it is possible to apply online for an EU Blue Card. You can find more information on the digital application process on the Consular Services Portal of the Federal Foreign Office . Explainer video: How do I get the EU Blue Card? Even if you do not meet the above-mentioned requirements for an EU Blue Card, there may be other options open
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2025_Visum_Blaue_Karte_EN.pdf
appointment at the competent foreigners authority. Ask the foreigners authority for a list of the required documents and start the preparation. Apply for the EU Blue Card (Section 18g of the Residence Act [AufenthG]). Fees may add up to €100 (Sections 45 ff. of the Residence Ordinance [AufenthV]). Please consider: the application for the EU Blue Card must be submitted before the entry visa expires. This overview is a simplified representation of the visa procedure. The steps described are solely for the [...] At a Glance: EU Blue Card Visa and entry procedure for immigrants from third countries subject to visa obligation. General entitlement requirements (Section 5 of the Residence Act [AufenthG]): passport, proof of financial means, no existing reason for expulsion. CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS Step 1 ▫ Equivalence or comparability of the foreign academic qualification (regulated professions: licence to practice required additionally). ▫ Concrete job offer in Germany or valid employment contract (minimum [...] employment contract (minimum contract period of six months): minimum annual gross salary of €43,759.80 (as of 2025). Please consider: as rule, approval of the Federal Employment Agency (BA) will be obtained during the visa procedure (exception: EU Blue Card holders with a minimum annual gross salary of €48,300). MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY ▫ Prepare the required documents: e.g. employment contract, passport, proof of recognized academic qualification, proof of work experience (if need
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Visum_Familiennachzug_EN.pdf
From the preparations to the application forms: This step-by-step guide shows you how to obtain a visa for family reunification.
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Grafik: Der Weg in den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt EN
From the different types of visas, the requirements, the application process, to the residence permit after entry: This chart shows you the path to the German labor market.
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Visum_erforderliche_Deutschkenntnisse_EN.pdf
You can use this chart to check whether and which German language skills you need to have to obtain a specific residence title.
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Overview: Visa options for IT professionals from third countries
This table shows you which residence permits are available for IT professionals and which requirements apply in each case.
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2024_Mangelberufe_EN.pdf
skilled workers and employers on the regulations of the new Skilled Immigration Act. Having knowledge of the current shortage occupations’ specific job titles is especially of significance for application procedure for the EU Blue Card and the point system for the opportunity card (Chancenkarte). Group 132 132. Manufacturing, mining, construction, and distribution managers 1321 Manufacturing managers 1322 Mining managers 1323 Construction managers 1324 Supply, distribution and related managers Group [...] managers 1341 Childcare services managers 1342 Health services managers *The Commission Recommendation of 29 October 2009 on the use of the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) can be accessed here: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32009H0824 1 www.make-it-in-germany.com 1343 Aged care services managers 1344 Social welfare managers 1345 Education managers 1346 Financial and insurance services branch managers 1349 Professional services managers
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Spouses joining citizens of non-EU countries
country: Residence title : as an employee, you have a residence permit , a settlement permit or an EU Blue Card for Germany. Health insurance & money: you have adequate health insurance coverage and resources to care for your family. If you are a citizen of another EU country with an EU Blue Card and would like to live in Germany with your family members on a long-term basis, you only need to provide proof of health insurance coverage for yourself and your family. Legal age: your spouse is of legal age [...] Spouses joining citizens of non-EU countries Why not live together with your family in Germany? Find out what you need to know if your spouse from outside the EU wants to come and live with you. Citizens of countries other than Switzerland, EU or EEA member states can bring their family members to Germany. The rules that apply depend on the nationality of the family members who wish to join you. Your spouse is a citizen of Switzerland or an EU/EEA Member State Even if you are a third-country national [...] national, if your spouse is a citizen of an EU or EEA member state, they are entitled to freedom of movement and can live and work in Germany without restrictions. All they need to enter the country is a national identity card. Your spouse is a not a citizen of Switzerland or an EU/EEA Member State You can look forward to a future together in Germany, even if your partner comes from a third country . The following requirements must be met for a spouse to join their skilled worker from a third country:
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