EU Blue Card eligibility checker 2026

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Your qualificationUniversity degree from GermanyForeign university degree, recognised or comparableForeign university degree, not sure if recognisedNo degree, but IT work experienceNo university degreeI got my degree in the last 3 years

The job

Type of job

The listed groups have a lower salary threshold. Ask your employer if you are unsure.

Gross annual salary

€ / year

As written in the contract or job offer, before tax.

Length of the contract

months

For a permanent contract, enter 12 or more.

The job needs a German professional licence (e.g. doctor, nurse, teacher)

Your result

Enter the salary and contract length to see the result.

Updated 3 October 2026

Sources

Federal Ministry of the Interior, notice on § 18g AufenthG (BAnz AT 18.12.2025 B3) (checked 2026-10-03)
Residence Act (AufenthG), § 18g (checked 2026-10-03)
anabin: recognition of foreign degrees
Federal Ministry of the Interior: application notes on the Skilled Immigration Act, no. 18.2.5 (age-45 rule only for § 18a/§ 18b) (checked 2026-10-05)

Estimate only. This is general information, not legal, visa or tax advice. Rules can change and your case may differ. Always check with the responsible office.