TOPIC 01
Qualification and job alignment
The role must align with the higher-education qualification; regulated professions may also require a professional licence.
TOPIC 02
Annual salary threshold
Thresholds change annually. Verify the gross annual salary applicable in the year of application on the official portal.
TOPIC 03
Shortage occupations and new entrants
A lower threshold may apply to listed shortage occupations and certain recent graduates.
TOPIC 04
Employer documentation
The contract, role description, duration, salary and declaration of employment should be consistent.
TOPIC 05
Compare alternatives
If Blue Card conditions are not met, another residence route for academically qualified professionals may be available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Clear answers to important questions
The most important questions on this topic, answered concisely with the official process in mind.
01Which requirements apply to my case?
Qualification, job alignment, contract duration and the current salary threshold are assessed together.
02Who makes the final decision?
Competent authorities make the residence decision; the employer makes the hiring decision.
03Where can I verify current details?
The official EU Blue Card page publishes the annually updated thresholds.