Residence permit for highly qualified third-country nationals with an academic degree and an employment contract offering a salary above the minimum threshold.
Damit wir Apply for an EU Blue Card mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Employment contract with salary details · Certificate of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Have a foreign college degree recognized
Through the anabin database or formal recognition by the competent authority.
Submit an application to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization
Including an employment contract, proof of graduation, a biometric photo, and health insurance.
Obtain an EU Blue Card
Eligible for employment and expedited family reunification.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Graduates from non-EU countries with a concrete job offer in Germany that pays above the minimum salary (approx. €45,300 gross per year; approx. €35,700 for occupations facing labor shortages).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
€100–110 for a residence permit; otherwise free of charge.
Typically about 30 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.