Questions tagged [blue-card]
Use this tag for questions about the EU Blue Card work permit
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Is it possible to change my dependent visa in Germany to my own independent work visa / blue card?
I have been living in Germany for more than 3 years on dependent visa and my husband works here, holding a blue card. After completing my Master's in Germany, I have started to work as a Project ...
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Is my Blue Card visa tied to an employer? And can I change my employer?
I recently applied for a Blue Card from the German Consulate in Chicago. I was given a National D visa with a Zusatzblatt which states
BESCHÄFTIGUNG GEMÄSS § 18G ABS. 1 SATZ 1 AUFENTH NUR ERLAUBT ALS ...
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May a Person Combine Discontinued Blue Card Periods for Permanent Residence Eligibility?
I am a non-EU national currently living in Germany and would like to apply for a permanent residence permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis) under the EU Blue Card scheme.
I previously held an EU Blue Card ...
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Working in another country by Nomad Visa while holding Germany Blue Card
I have German blue card and my company doesn't care where I am working (including other countries).
I'd like to live in another country by Nomad visa (I am a non-eu citizen) but I am not sure if my ...
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Use of EU Blue card as Schengen visa if moved out of issuing country
I have a valid EU Blue Card issued by Germany. I have however moved to UK on high skilled worker visa.
Can I use my Blue card to travel in the Schengen countries until its expiration (although I am no ...
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Can we start work after application of Blue Card in Germany?
I came on Job Seeker Visa with a validity of 6 months.
I got an offer 2 months before my Job Seeker Visa expiry date.
I had already contacted Aulanderbehoerde for Blue Card application and as per ...
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How is 21/27 months of work calculated for Permanent Residency for Blue Card Holders in Germany?
I came to Germany on April 2022 under Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz changes, as a skilled laborer in Tech with 3 years of qualifying experience. After the Blue Card changes, I applied for one and was ...
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Change work in Germany after 1 year under blue card rules
I have obtained a Blue Card under [18g abs. 1 satz 1 aufenthg]. Along with it, I received a green paper with the following conditions: "Nebenbestimmungen: SELBSTÄNDIGE TÄTIGKEIT ERLAUBT ...
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Permanent residency in Germany
I came to Germany to work as a programmer and was granted a residence permit under § 19c Abs. 2 AufenthG, which I held for 20 months. Then, I converted my residence permit to an EU Blue Card under § ...
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90/180 Rule: Residence Permit in Germany and Work Visa in Switzerland
I have an ongoing residence permit (blue card) in Germany, and I am planning to do a three-month internship in Switzerland with a work permit (La carte de légitimation).
My question is, should I still ...
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Did I already receive a Blue Card from Germany?
I am a non-EU citizen who is in the US and will be moving to Germany for a job. The job meets the EU Blue Card requirements. As per the information available online, I thought I would have to first ...
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Re-entering France with a Blue Card after 2+ years of absence
I used to live and work in France for a few years - initially I had a 4-year long Blue Card that I renewed for another 4-year Blue Card. The current card is valid through March 2025. After I had ...
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Wife's residence permit after changing my Blue Card to Niederlassungserlaubnis (permanent residency)
I just changed my German blue card to German Niederlassungserlaubnis as my blue card was about to expire in 4 months. My wife is living in Germany since 2 years and has a normal residence permit as ...
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Is EU Blue Card visa actually a residence permit, and compatible with my work contract?
Firstly, let me provide some background information. I am an Australian citizen who is moving to Germany for a job which starts on July 1.
I have been issued what I'm pretty sure is an EU Blue Card ...
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Lost my job after working 19 months on blue card taking financial help from Agentur fur arbeit would be effect on future PR?
I'm a non EU citizen. Currently I have a German Blue Card residence permit. I'm planning to apply for a permanent residence (after 21 months with B1 German knowledge proof). The problem now is that i ...
