Moving to Germany for work: EU Blue Card and residence titles for professionals
We help you find work in Germany and prepare the documents, including residence titles, for your whole family’s move.
Consultation
Working in Germany: the relocation process and requirements
EU Blue Card and work residence permit
The EU Blue Card is a special residence title for skilled professionals with a contract from a German employer. In 2026, the general salary threshold is €50,700 gross per year. A lower threshold of €45,934.20 applies to specified statutory categories; approval from the Federal Employment Agency is required where applicable.
We help prepare your CV. Our HR specialists look for a German employer based on your criteria, contact companies and present your profile. We then assemble your application documents and assist with the job offer, consular appointment, national visa and residence title under section 18g of the Residence Act.
What professionals earn in Germany
Why the same skills can earn more in Germany
Even with the same skill level, earnings in Germany can be significantly higher than in your home country.
Employers pay for qualifications, experience and the ability to deliver results.
To secure a higher salary, it is important to position yourself effectively and target vacancies at the right level.
We help you find an employer in Germany based on your criteria. Our HR specialists analyse vacancies against your brief, looking at requirements, seniority and competition. We then propose a strategy, present your profile effectively, write your CV and help you generate a steady flow of invitations to online interviews.
Why the same skills can earn more in Germany
What professionals earn in Germany
Even with the same skill level, earnings in Germany can be significantly higher than in your home country.
Employers pay for qualifications, experience and the ability to deliver results.
To secure a higher salary, it is important to position yourself effectively and target vacancies at the right level.
We help you find an employer in Germany based on your criteria. Our HR specialists analyse vacancies against your brief, looking at requirements, seniority and competition. We then propose a strategy, present your profile effectively, write your CV and help you generate a steady flow of invitations to online interviews.
German citizenship may become an option after five years
A work residence title or EU Blue Card can provide a path towards German citizenship.
After five years of lawful habitual residence in Germany, naturalisation under section 10 of the Nationality Act may be possible. B1 German is only one requirement. Identity, an eligible residence status, financial self-sufficiency, the absence of disqualifying convictions, knowledge of the legal and social system, and other statutory requirements are also assessed; statutory exceptions apply. A settlement permit is permanent. The validity period of its physical card is a separate matter.
A German passport gives you travel access to more than 190 countries and a home in one of the world’s largest economies and the largest in Europe.
Germany offers these opportunities without investments of hundreds of thousands of euros and with a defined path to naturalisation.
Moving to Germany for work: a detailed guide to the steps and strategies in our video
How relocation with an EU Blue Card works
your profile and
choosing
a strategy
your application documents and
writing your CV
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presenting your profile
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a national
visa based on an employment
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a residence title
under section 18g of the Residence Act
FAQ
The EU Blue Card is a German residence title for highly qualified professionals from outside the EU. It is suitable for applicants with a university degree or relevant experience who have a job offer in Germany with a salary above the statutory threshold. The EU Blue Card allows you to live and work in Germany and supports the path towards permanent residence and naturalisation.
Moving generally requires:
- A confirmed job offer from a German employer
- Suitable qualifications through a degree or experience
- Meeting salary requirements, especially for the EU Blue Card
- A prepared CV and documents
- Completing the visa process
The company helps with every stage, from assessing your profile to obtaining your visa and residence title.
Salary depends on your profession, experience and region, but in general:
- Highly qualified professionals earn competitive salaries above the EU average
- A statutory minimum salary threshold applies to the EU Blue Card
- Salaries are particularly high in IT, engineering and medicine
Germany also has a developed social security and health insurance system, alongside a stable labour market.
Yes. When working with an EU Blue Card:
- A settlement permit may be available after 27 months of qualifying EU Blue Card employment with A1 German, or after 21 months with B1 German, if the other requirements of section 18c of the Residence Act, including pension contributions, are met
- German citizenship may be possible after around five years of residence, subject to the requirements
This can make work-based relocation a relatively fast and reliable route to Germany.
The process involves several stages:
- Assessing your profile and choosing a strategy
- Preparing a strong CV and supporting documents
- Finding vacancies and submitting applications
- Support during interviews
- Applying for a visa and residence title
- Help with settling into life in Germany
You receive support at every step, from your initial consultation to starting work and receiving your documents.
