EU Blue Card for India citizens
Last verified: August 31, 2026
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.
Requirements
| 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 offer
- Get your degree recognized (Anabin / ZAB)
- Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages)
- Biometric photos per German spec
- Proof of health insurance from day one
- Fill the national visa application (VIDEX)
- Book VFS/embassy appointment
- Attend appointment & submit biometrics
- Register your address (Anmeldung)
- Convert visa to Blue Card at the Ausländerbehörde
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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