Germany EU Blue Card for Brazilians
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 8–12 weeks
- Government fee
- about $87
- Start preparing
- about 5 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 9
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 8–12 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
Residence permit for university graduates with a qualified job offer. 2026 salary threshold: €50,700 gross/year, or €45,934 for shortage professions including IT, engineering and healthcare (also for graduates within 3 years of their degree). Permanent residency after 27 months, or 21 with German B1.
This page covers Brazilians. For every nationality we track, see the Germany EU Blue Card overview.
Requirements for Brazilians
| Minimum annual income | $58,800/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | Yes |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 8–12 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $87. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Secure a qualifying job offerWritten contract or binding offer meeting the 2026 threshold of EUR 50,700 (EUR 45,934 if shortage).
- Get your degree recognized (Anabin / ZAB)Check the Anabin database, or get a ZAB Statement of Comparability if your university is not listed.
- Sworn translations of documentsGerman missions in Brazil expect sworn (juramentada) translations into German.
- Proof of health insurance from day oneStatutory insurance confirmation from the employer, or interim travel/expat cover for entry.
- Fill the national visa application (VIDEX)Complete the VIDEX form online and print the barcode pages.
- Book the consulate appointmentAt the German mission for your consular district: Sao Paulo, Rio, Brasilia, Porto Alegre or Recife.
- Attend appointment & submit biometricsBring originals plus two copies; the visa fee is EUR 75.
- Register your address (Anmeldung)Register at the local Burgeramt within 14 days of moving in.
- Convert visa to Blue Card at the AusländerbehördeApply at the local foreigners office for the electronic residence permit.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The EU Blue Card takes about 5 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Germany EU Blue Card take for Brazilians?
- Typical processing time is 8–12 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the EU Blue Card cost?
- The government fee is approximately $87. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Brazilians need a job offer for the EU Blue Card?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Germany is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the EU Blue Card?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
- What is the income requirement for the EU Blue Card for Brazilians?
- The minimum income is about $58,800 a year, roughly $4,900 a month, expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.