As of 11 November 2026
Qualification and employment
The EU Blue Card is for people with a suitable university degree or comparable tertiary qualification and a concrete offer of qualified employment. The job must last at least six months. IT professionals may qualify through a special experience-based route.
Salary and recognition
Salary thresholds change annually, and lower thresholds apply to certain groups. Check the current official threshold, the comparability of your qualification and any licence needed for a regulated profession.
Prepare your documents
Gather your passport, qualifications, job offer or contract and recognition documents where applicable. A faster route to permanent residence may be possible; timelines and language requirements need separate review.
Official sources
EU Blue Card: requirements and preparationNon-binding orientation, not legal advice or an eligibility guarantee. Further requirements, exceptions and your documents need individual review. Answers are not stored or sent.