Does the EU Blue Card allow me to travel to other EU countries? Yes. You can visit other EU countries for up to three months during a six-month period. You can also travel through other EU countries on your way to the EU country that you live and work in.
Which countries can I visit with blue card?
How long can I stay outside EU with blue card?
Blue-Card holders and their family members are allowed absences of less than 12 months without affecting the Blue Card's validity.
Do I need a visa if I have a blue card?
Can I stay outside Germany with blue card?
What is blue card salary?
A reduced minimum annual gross salary of 43,992 Euros applies to employment in the occupational fields of mathematics, computer science, the natural sciences, engineering and human medicine (not including dentistry) (as of 2022 – the salary thresholds are readjusted for each calendar year).
Can I buy a house in Germany with blue card?
Often EU Blue Card holders are confused about whether or not they can apply for a mortgage in Germany. The answer is yes, you can get a mortgage in Germany with a blue card.
What is the minimum salary to get Blue Card in Germany?
To get an EU Blue Card for Germany, you must be offered a salary of at least €56,400/year (€4,700/month). If you work in a profession that is considered “in shortage”, the minimum salary may be lowered to €43,992/year (€3,666/month).
Can a friend sponsor me to Germany?
By signing this formal obligation letter, a relative, friend or business, who is a legal resident or registered legal entity in Germany, pledges Federal authorities to cover your entire livelihood, medical and return costs related to your visit here.
How long is Blue Card valid?
The standard period for which a Blue Card is valid, is three years. If your work contract gets extended, you can renew your EU Blue Card accordingly. If the work contract you have is valid for more than a year but less than three years, then you will be granted an EU Blue Card valid for that period (i.e. 30 months).
Can you lose your German citizenship?
German citizenship can be lost automatically by law or by renouncing citizenship. The most common reason for losing German citizenship is by applying for and receiving a foreign citizenship. Acquiring another citizenship automatically at birth on the other hand does not impact German citizenship.
What if I lose my job in Germany?
When you lose your job, you have to notify the immigration authorities (section 82 subs. 6 of the German Residence Act) and they make a call on whether or not you qualify. The foreigners’ office can decide to extend your residence permit by 6 months to give you a chance to find a job again, while getting ALG1 too.
How much is a downpayment on a house in Germany?
You should expect to put down a significant deposit when you buy a home in Germany. A minimum deposit of 20% is standard, and in some cases expats pay deposits of 30-40% due to the higher risk. When applying for a mortgage, you may also be asked to provide evidence of regular savings over the last several years.
How long does it take to buy a house in Germany?
You only become the lawful owner after you have been entered into the German land registry (“Grundbuch”). This process can take quite long and usually takes anywhere between 8 and 16 weeks after signing the purchase contract at the notary.
What are the shortage occupations in Germany?
- Medical and healthcare service professionals.
- Engineering professionals (mechanical, automotive, and electrical engineering), software development/programming, supply and waste management, STEM-related fields.
- Electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, toolmakers welders, etc.
- Medical and healthcare service professionals.
- Engineering professionals (mechanical, automotive, and electrical engineering), software development/programming, supply and waste management, STEM-related fields.
- Electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, toolmakers welders, etc.
What happens if I marry a German citizen?
If you marry a German citizen, you are not automatically entitled to German citizenship. However, spouses of German citizens are permitted to apply for citizenship by naturalisation much sooner than others: usually after two years of marriage.
Can I live in Germany if I marry a German?
Marrying a German citizen or a person who has a permanent residence permit in Germany allows you to stay in the country, but you will still need a residence permit. There is no single German residence permit through marriage, but this means that you will get your permit to stay in the country for family union purposes.
What is Blue Card salary?
A reduced minimum annual gross salary of 43,992 Euros applies to employment in the occupational fields of mathematics, computer science, the natural sciences, engineering and human medicine (not including dentistry) (as of 2022 – the salary thresholds are readjusted for each calendar year).
What happens to Blue Card if you lose your job?
If you lose your job, you have a three-month period during which you can look for another qualified position. You must then get a German Blue Card according to your new employment. If you change your job, you have to notify the Foreigner’s Authority, so they can adjust your Blue Card accordingly.
Can an American join the German army?
In order to perform voluntary military service, you must be at least 17 years old, have completed compulsory full-time education and have German citizenship. Applicants must also be willing to participate in operations abroad after completion of training.
Does a baby born in Germany get citizenship?
A child acquires German citizenship at birth if one of his or her parents is a German citizen. If only the father is a German citizen and is not married to the child’s mother, legal proof or recognition of paternity is required prior to the child’s 23rd birthday.