Our Services for the EU Blue Card

If you are a highly qualified professional looking to take the next step in your career and work in Germany, the EU Blue Card is the ideal visa for you. This special residence permit not only provides you with the opportunity to work in one of Europe’s strongest economies but also offers a range of benefits for your professional and personal development.

What is the EU Blue Card?

The EU Blue Card is a residence and work visa specifically designed for highly qualified professionals from non-EU countries. It was introduced by Council Directive 2009/50/EC of the European Union and aims to attract skilled workers from third countries to address the skill shortages in the EU and to strengthen the competitiveness of the European economy.

Legal Basis

The legal foundation for the EU Blue Card is established in Council Directive 2009/50/EC of the European Union and Section 19a of the German Residence Act (AufenthG). These regulations define the requirements for the issuance and extension of the EU Blue Card and ensure that the process is transparent and fair.

Council Directive 2009/50/EC of the European Union
The Directive sets out the conditions for issuing the EU Blue Card and regulates the rights and obligations of the cardholders. It aims to establish uniform standards for the immigration of highly qualified workers to the EU and defines the legal framework for residence and employment.

Section 19a of the German Residence Act (AufenthG)
This section of the German Residence Act specifies the implementation of the EU Directive in Germany. It details the requirements for applying, the conditions for issuance, and the rights and obligations of EU Blue Card holders in Germany.

Our Service for the EU Blue Card

  • Consultation and Evaluation: We assess your qualifications and professional situation to ensure that you meet the requirements for the EU Blue Card. This includes, among other things, a recognized university degree and an employment contract with a specified minimum salary.
  • Document Preparation: Our team assists you in gathering all necessary documents, such as certified copies of your certificates, your employment contract, and proof of your professional experience.
  • Application Submission: We handle the entire application process for you. From filling out the forms to submitting them to the relevant authorities – we ensure that everything is done correctly and on time.
  • Communication with Authorities: Our team maintains close contact with the relevant German authorities to ensure that your application is processed quickly. In case of any queries or additional requirements, we act as your representative.
  • Relocation Services: In addition to obtaining the visa, we offer support in other aspects of your move to Germany, such as finding accommodation, registering with local authorities, and integration.

Requirements for the EU Blue Card

  • University Degree: You must have a recognized university degree.
  • Employment Contract: An employment contract with a German employer that guarantees a specified minimum salary is required. The minimum salary is adjusted annually and is generally significantly higher than the average salary.
  • Skills Shortage: The job must be in a shortage occupation for which there is a particular demand for skilled workers in Germany, or the employer must demonstrate that no suitable candidate from the EU could be found.

Advantages of the EU Blue Card

  • Attractive Job Opportunities: Access to highly qualified positions in Germany.
  • Family Reunification: Your family can join you and will also receive a residence permit.
  • Long-term Perspective: After 33 months (or 21 months with proof of German language skills at B1 level), a settlement permit can be applied for.
  • Employer Flexibility: After two years, you have the option to change employers within the EU.
  • Integration: Access to social benefits and integration courses to help you settle in Germany.
  • Family Reunifanction: Since March 1, 2024, Germany allows family reunification for the parents of skilled workers who first receive their residence permit as a skilled worker starting from March 1, 2024. If the spouse of the skilled worker is living permanently with them in Germany, a visa under this category can also be applied for the skilled worker’s parents.

Disadvantages of the EU Blue Card

  • Higher Requirements: The prerequisites, particularly the required minimum salary and recognized university degree, are higher than for other visas.
  • Limited Occupations: The EU Blue Card is mainly intended for highly qualified professionals in shortage occupations, which limits the range of eligible jobs.
  • Labor Market Restrictions: In the first two years, you can only change employers with the approval of the relevant authorities.

Why MORE Consult?

  • Expert Knowledge: Our team has in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in facilitating the EU Blue Card.
  • Individual Support: We offer tailored solutions that are adapted to your specific needs.
  • Reliability: You can rely on our support. We accompany you through the entire process and stand by your side at every stage.

Let’s make your professional dreams in Germany come true together. Contact us today for a non-binding consultation.