Real questions, clear answers about Germany
Dewayz guides use official sources to explain routes, requirements and next steps in plain language.
EU Blue Card
What are the German EU Blue Card requirements in 2026?
The Blue Card is for qualified professionals with a suitable job in Germany. Salary matters, but the job and qualification matter just as much.
EU Blue Card
Can you apply for a German EU Blue Card without a job offer?
A concrete qualifying job offer is essential for the Blue Card. Job search is a different stage, with different residence options.
EU Blue Card
How do you know whether your degree qualifies for a German Blue Card?
Finding your university in a database is only part of the check. Your exact qualification and the profession you will practise also matter.
EU Blue Card
Do you need a German language certificate for the EU Blue Card?
There is no general statutory German certificate requirement for the Blue Card itself. Your job and longer term goals may make language important nevertheless.
Work visa
If you live in the UAE, where do you apply for a German work visa?
Your passport and your place of residence are different facts. Both matter when identifying the German mission responsible for your application.
Family reunification
Can your spouse and children join you in Germany on a Blue Card?
Family reunification is available to eligible Blue Card holders, but it needs its own documents and timing plan.
Permanent residence
Can you get permanent residence after 21 or 27 months on a Blue Card?
Both periods appear in official guidance. Your German language level determines which period may apply, but other conditions must also be satisfied.
Citizenship
When does a German EU Blue Card lead to a passport?
A Blue Card does not directly grant a passport. Lawful residence and the separate conditions for naturalisation come first.
EU Blue Card
Can you change employers on a Blue Card, and what if your job ends?
A job change is possible, but notification matters in the first year. If employment ends, act promptly and seek guidance for your individual residence position.
EU Blue Card
Can an IT specialist obtain a German Blue Card without a degree?
A specific legal route exists for certain IT professionals. It requires substantial relevant experience as well as a qualifying job offer and salary.
Information on this page reviewed 12 October 2026
