Are you a recent graduate who's landed a job opportunity in Germany? Delve into the requirements for obtaining the EU Blue Card here: The EU Blue Card (Section 18g of the Residence Act [AufenthG]) is tailored for foreign academics and individuals with similar qualifications seeking skilled employment in Germany. To determine if you need a visa to enter Germany, refer to the "Do I need a visa?" section.

Here are the prerequisites for obtaining the EU Blue Card

• You possess either a German degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a German one. In the absence of a traditional university degree, you must demonstrate attainment of a tertiary-level qualification that required a minimum of three years to complete. This qualification should correspond to at least level 6 of the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED 2011) or level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework. Examples include "Master craftsman training / Master craftswoman training" and certain professional qualifications in educator professions. Information on the equivalence and recognition of foreign degrees can be found in the "Recognition" section.
• You have received a specific job offer from a German company that meets the following criteria:
• The employment period spans at least six months.
• The job aligns with your qualification (degree). If a license to practice (regulated professions) is mandated, it must be in place or in prospect at the time of the visa application.
• Your job entitles you to earn a gross annual salary of at least €45,300 (as of 2024).
• In the case of employment in a bottleneck profession, you can secure an EU Blue Card with a lower gross annual salary of at least €41,041.80 (as of 2024) if your employment has been approved by the Federal Employment Agency (BA). The list of bottleneck professions is updated annually by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community.
• If you've obtained your last degree or equivalent qualification less than three years ago, you can still obtain an EU Blue Card with a job offer that guarantees a gross annual salary of at least €41,041.80 (as of 2024). This applies to entry-level positions across all professions, with approval from the Federal Employment Agency also required for the visa process.