Topic
EU Blue Card in Germany
Salary thresholds, degree recognition, changing employer and the route to permanent residence.
6 pages · last verified 19 September 2026
Guides
- EU Blue Card Germany
Qualification routes, 2026 salary thresholds, documents and the visa-to-residence-permit sequence.
Before arrival
- Blue Card Salary Threshold
The 2026 general and reduced Blue Card salary figures, and who the lower threshold applies to.
Before arrival
- Blue Card vs Work Visa
A direct comparison table of the Blue Card and the skilled-worker work visa, without repeating either full process.
Before arrival
- Change Employer on Blue Card
Notification duties, authority involvement and documents when a Blue Card holder switches jobs.
Settling in
Situations
- Blue Card job loss
Notify the immigration office and the employment agency first. What the permit depends on, and the deadlines around it.
Settling in
Compare
- Blue Card vs Opportunity Card
One requires a qualified offer, the other is for finding one. What each permits while you are here.
Before arrival
From answer to workflow
These pages explain how the process works. Burokrat turns it into your ordered path, with a document checklist, progress, reminders and source-cited steps for your own situation. Burokrat does not provide legal advice or submit applications on your behalf.
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