EU Blue Card 2023

Conditions for being granted the Blue Card Germany:

1. Have a university degree or equivalent: The individual must have a university degree or equivalent recognized by the German government.
2. Have a job contract with a company in Germany: The person must have a job contract with a company in Germany for a minimum duration of one year and a minimum annual salary of €58,400 (as of 2023), which is equivalent to a monthly gross salary of €4,866.67. For employees in fields such as mathematics, information technology, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine, which are in high demand in Germany, the minimum annual salary is reduced to €45,552 (as of 2023), equivalent to a monthly gross salary of €3,796.00.
3. Meet the minimum point requirements: The individual must meet the minimum point requirements established by the German government to ensure that they have the ability to live and work in Germany.
4. Have sufficient financial resources to support oneself in Germany: The person must have sufficient financial resources to support their living expenses in Germany and should not rely on social benefits during the initial period.
5. Be granted a residence permit in Germany: The individual must be granted a residence permit in Germany and should not be prohibited from immigration.
6. Have a German language certificate: The person must have a German language certificate at a minimum level of B1.

In addition to the above conditions, the individual must also submit a complete application and the required documents to apply for and obtain the Blue Card Germany.

To apply for and obtain the Blue Card Germany, you need to follow these steps:

1. Register your temporary address: Before applying for the Blue Card Germany, you need to have a temporary address in Germany. You can register your address at the local police department (Einwohnermeldeamt) or a similar local authority.
2. Check the eligibility requirements: You need to check if you meet the eligibility requirements for applying for the Blue Card Germany. These requirements may vary depending on your purpose for coming to Germany (study, work, settlement, etc.).
3. Prepare the documents: You need to prepare all the required documents accurately. The documents may include your passport, proof of registered address, marital status certificate, confirmation of education/work, etc. Here is a list of some common documents:

• Application for a residence permit (Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels)
• Approval from the Federal Employment Agency (Zustimmung der Bundesagentur für Arbeit)
• Passport
• Proof of registered address
• Recent biometric photos
• Original university degree certificate
• Employment contract or job offer letter (original)
• Health insurance card
• Rental or purchase contract for accommodation
• Proof of living expenses, usually demonstrated by the bank statements for the last 3 months

4. Fill out the Blue Card application: You need to fill out the Blue Card application form at the local foreigner’s office (Ausländerbehörde) or a similar local authority.
5. Submit the application and wait for processing: After submitting the Blue Card application and documents, you need to wait for the processing of your application. The processing time may vary depending on the specific case.
6. Check the result and receive the Blue Card: Once you are notified of the result, you can visit the local foreigner’s office to collect your Blue Card.

Note that the registration and application process for the Blue Card Germany may vary depending on the specific case. You should consult additional detailed information and guidelines from the local foreigner’s office or the official website of the German government.

You can apply for the Blue Card Germany at the local foreigner’s office (Ausländerbehörde) or a similar local authority. Each state (Bundesland) and city in Germany will have different local foreigner’s offices, so you should look up the specific address of the local foreigner’s office in your place of residence or temporary address on the official website of that state or city.

Additionally, if you are a student or an official employee in Germany, you may also be able to apply for the Blue Card at your educational institution or workplace, through the administrative or human resources department. However, the application process for the Blue Card in these cases may also vary depending on the specific circumstances.