Europe visas
Germany EU Blue Card for qualified professionals
A residence permit for university graduates with a qualifying job offer in Germany at or above a set salary.
- Needs
- Degree and job offer
- General salary
- €50,700 a year (2026)
- Shortage jobs
- €45,934.20 (2026)
Who it suits
Is this visa for you?
- You hold a university degree recognised in Germany
- You have a job offer of at least six months
- The salary meets the threshold for your job
The basics
What the authorities look for
- A qualification recognised as equivalent or comparable, plus a licence to practise for regulated professions
- A concrete job offer or contract lasting at least six months
- Gross annual salary of at least €50,700, or €45,934.20 for shortage occupations and recent graduates (2026 figures)
- IT specialists without a degree: €45,934.20 plus three years of academic-level experience
- Health insurance proof for the entry visa
A summary of the published rules. The full rules have more conditions, and they change. Last reviewed October 2026. Make it in Germany: EU Blue Card
Take care
Where cases go wrong
- **Thresholds change each year.** Use the figure for the year you apply.
- **Recognition of the degree.** Check how your degree is classed before you accept an offer.
- **Shortage list.** The lower threshold only applies to listed occupations or recent graduates.
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Germany EU Blue Card questions
Is the salary figure fixed?
No. It is updated every year. The 2026 figures are shown above. Check the current figure when you apply.
Do I need German?
The Blue Card page we checked does not set a language test. Your employer may require German for the job.
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