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Work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with job offers.
€4,025 / mo
Min. income
€75
Application fee
4–8 weeks
Processing time
Up to 4 years
Stay duration
EU Blue Card is a work route in Germany for relocation and residency planning. Work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with job offers. NomadIndex tracks minimum income, fees, processing time and renewal flags from linked reference sources (Dataset verified).
EU Blue Card is a Germany work program listed in NomadIndex's mobility dataset. It is intended for founders, freelancers and remote workers comparing visa and residency options — not a guarantee of eligibility.
Overview based on publicly available information — not a complete application checklist.
| Requirement level | High |
| Visa type | Work |
| Minimum income | €4,025 / mo |
| Application fee | €75 |
| Processing time | 4–8 weeks |
| Stay duration | Up to 4 years |
Standard minimum gross salary €48,300/year (2025); reduced threshold €43,759.80/year for shortage occupations, recent graduates and eligible IT specialists.
Tax treatment varies by individual circumstances. Consult a qualified tax advisor before relocating.
Confirm all requirements directly with the issuing authority.
www.make-it-in-germany.com
Last checked: June 23, 2026
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Dataset last reviewed: June 2026
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