This is a special type of residence permit for people with higher education who intend to work in Germany as qualified specialists:
- Highly qualified professionals
- Scientists, researchers, academic staff
- Workers in all types of IT professions
- Artists
- Professional athletes
The most in-demand professions in Germany:
- Software developers, IT specialists, programmers, consultants, and analysts
- Electrical engineers, electricians, and installation technicians
- Mechanical engineers
- Nurses
- Economists and business management specialists
- Customer service consultants and account managers
- Production assistants
- Sales representatives and assistants
- Sales and product managers
- Architects and civil engineers
Residence permit duration: length of your employment contract + 3 months, but not more than 4 years.
Eligibility for permanent residency (PR): after 33 months with proof of German language at level A1, or after 21 months with proof of German language at level B1.
Eligibility for citizenship: after 3 years with proof of good integration.
After 18 months, you may move to another EU country with your Blue Card.
Changing employer is possible almost immediately, provided that the new employment contract also meets the Blue Card requirements..