Visas

The EU Blue Card, member state by member state

Pan-European skilled-worker permit — salary thresholds, shortage-occupation discounts, and family-reunion rules vary by implementing country.

01 FR France · Talent – EU Blue Card Non-EU graduates with a qualifying job offer and EU intra-mobility needs. · 3–6w processing · path to PR EUR 59,373 02 IT Italy · EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE) Non-EU workers with recognised higher-education qualifications and a qualifying job offer. · 6–12w processing · path to PR EUR 38,000 03 NL Netherlands · EU Blue Card Non-EU workers with a higher-education qualification and a qualifying job offer. · 4–12w processing · path to PR EUR 5,688 04 DE Germany · EU Blue Card Non-EU graduates taking a qualified role in Germany · 4–12w processing · path to PR EUR 48,300

Frequently asked

What does the EU Blue Card let me do?
Work for the sponsoring employer in the issuing member state, bring immediate family, and — after 12 months — move to another EU country with expedited procedures. It's the fastest pan-EU skilled-worker permit.
Is Germany's Blue Card the best one?
It's the most used (roughly half of all EU Blue Cards issued). Salary threshold is competitive; PR pathway at 33 months (21 with B1 German) is the fastest in the Union. Netherlands and Austria versions have higher thresholds but faster processing.
Can I switch employers on a Blue Card?
Yes — after the initial period (usually 1 year), though some countries require notification to the immigration authority. The card is tied to skilled work, not a specific employer indefinitely.