A route to research
EU Blue Card / skilled worker routes
Check qualification recognition, pay, job requirements and registration steps.
Before you apply
Check your work rights, the employer’s offer and any qualification requirements before committing to a move.
Start with the right work route
The EU Blue Card is one option. A skilled-worker permit may fit when its requirements match your qualification and offer.
Check the Blue Card salary rules
In 2026, the general gross annual threshold is €50,700. A €45,934.20 threshold applies in specified cases; other requirements still apply.
Check recognition and professional permission
Regulated professions need the relevant recognition and permission to practise. Requirements for other jobs depend on the route and qualification.
Looking before you have an offer
The Opportunity Card has its own eligibility, funding and work limits. It is not unrestricted permission to take any full-time job.
Plan family arrangements separately
Family reunification depends on the residence permit and circumstances. Check the documents, timing and work rights for each family member.
Agree the offer and arrival costs
Confirm pay, working language and moving support in writing. Budget for housing, deposits, insurance and travel. Find independent practical help through the specialist directory.
Keep your research current
Salary thresholds depend on the work route and can change. Check the current requirements on Make it in Germany.
Good to know
Do I need German fluency for every role?
Language requirements vary by role, employer and profession. Check the listing and ask which level of German is needed; do not infer it from the job title. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
Are salaries shown net or gross?
Employers may display compensation differently. Confirm currency, period (month vs year), and gross vs net with the employer. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
Where can I verify visa types?
See official guidance from German immigration authorities and, if needed, a qualified immigration adviser. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
