Path context

Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

6 verified routes

SkilledSkilled work

EU Blue Card

Germany

Official source
Processing time

Varies by German mission and local foreigners authority

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Up to 4 years, or contract term plus 3 months when shorter

Min. salary

Annual statutory threshold applies and is updated regularly

Requirements

4 items
  • Recognised or comparable higher-education qualification or another qualifying route
  • Specific job offer or employment contract in Germany
  • Salary meeting the current general or shortage-occupation threshold
  • Employment appropriate to the applicant's qualification

Process overview

Total: Varies by German mission and local foreigners authority
  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Before applying

    Use the linked issuing-authority page and the route-specific document list.

  2. 2

    Prepare and submit

    Application stage

    Apply through the official online service, recognised sponsor, embassy or consulate, as applicable.

  3. 3

    Authority assessment

    Varies by German mission and local foreigners authority

    Published service standards are not approval guarantees and can vary by location and case complexity.

  4. 4

    Complete post-approval steps

    After approval

    Finish entry, registration or residence-permit formalities required by the destination country.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

Visa and residence-title fees depend on the application route and permit duration. Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm the current amount and conditions on the linked official source before applying.

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