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EU Blue Card / Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkraft)

Employment in a qualified position in Germany

Duration: 4 years (or contract duration + 3 months)Fee: €100Processing: 4–8 weeks

Requirements & Documents

1Job offer from German employer with binding contract
2Recognized university degree (Anabin database check or ZAB evaluation)
3Annual gross salary of €43,800+ (2024) or €39,682 for shortage occupations (IT, engineering, healthcare, STEM)
4Valid passport
5Health insurance (German statutory or equivalent)
6Proof of accommodation in Germany
7Criminal record certificate (if required)
8CV and motivation letter

Important Notes

EU Blue Card leads to permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) after 33 months (or 21 months with B1 German). Shortage occupations: IT, engineering, medicine, nursing.

Visa Summary

CountryGermany

Visa TypeEU Blue Card / Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkraft)

CategoryWork

Duration4 years (or contract duration + 3 months)

Fee€100

Processing4–8 weeks

Other Germany Visas

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)Student Visa (Studentenvisum)Family Reunification Visa (Familiennachzug)Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card / Job Seeker Visa)

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