{"id":5461,"date":"2019-02-23T08:19:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-23T07:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sympat.me\/?p=5461"},"modified":"2020-08-16T12:13:19","modified_gmt":"2020-08-16T10:13:19","slug":"how-get-eu-blue-card-work-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sympat.me\/how-get-eu-blue-card-work-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get an EU Blue Card and work in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1p2bk9x-ae1d8c8d39209d5885775088068c3a38\">\n.flex_column.av-1p2bk9x-ae1d8c8d39209d5885775088068c3a38{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1p2bk9x-ae1d8c8d39209d5885775088068c3a38 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:27px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:27px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-b23d9dc3e94e6204dd770851669da74f av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to get your EU Blue Card <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> work in Germany<\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>7 Easy Steps&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5pn8k5-ec4305dea9564d7dd6420fc324bbea34\">\n.avia-image-container.av-5pn8k5-ec4305dea9564d7dd6420fc324bbea34 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-5pn8k5-ec4305dea9564d7dd6420fc324bbea34 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-5pn8k5-ec4305dea9564d7dd6420fc324bbea34 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/sympat.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/StockSnap_SNL5FQBLEW-845x321.jpg' alt='' title='Business people talking together in the park'  height=\"321\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1iv4dat-81f9785fabba69052943eabc4bf8b8aa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Have you ever heard of the EU Blue Card?<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Card is for highly qualified foreign workers.<\/p>\n<p>With this visa you can work in Germany and other EU countries. If you have this visa, you can quickly get a permanent residency, too.\u00a0If you can &#8211; try to get this visa!<\/p>\n<p>What do you need to get the EU Blue Card?<\/p>\n<p>You must have written proof of a university degree.<\/p>\n<p>You must have a job offer in the EU. This job offer must pay well&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Read more below.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-1hu67hx-bfb320e9a5f12f608a0514760d44c49f-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sympat.me\/solutions\/apply-german-visa\/'  class='avia-button av-1hu67hx-bfb320e9a5f12f608a0514760d44c49f avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue832' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Apply for EU Blue Card online<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1gbhz0l-ee79e06f6ebed0f8210e3eff6b9ae6a6\">\n.flex_column.av-1gbhz0l-ee79e06f6ebed0f8210e3eff6b9ae6a6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1gbhz0l-ee79e06f6ebed0f8210e3eff6b9ae6a6 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1eegbzp-92772d2d5c96766bc746c39c4e6d76e6 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >#1 Why should I get the EU Blue Card?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1cvn61h-967c4704ce568341acdbfd687dffb571 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p align=\"left\">The advantages of getting a EU Blue Card are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>same working and salary conditions like\u00a0nationals<\/li>\n<li>you can live and work freely in any country of the Schengen area<\/li>\n<li>you&#8217;re entitled to many\u00a0socio-economic rights<\/li>\n<li>you may be able to get a residence title for the rest of your family<\/li>\n<li>the Blue Card gives you the perspective of permanent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve decided to go for the EU Blue Card,\u00a0there&#8217;s two ways to get it: You may apply for it at the German embassy\/consulate in your own country.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can come to Germany on a tourist\/ other kind of visa. Then apply for the EU Blue Card whilst you&#8217;re in Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='hr av-1buish1-c89add80e1b784a71135e20db8230f2c hr-default  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-198edg5-7a6c23606f44f4dbe6d5ad0dd10bb56b\">\n.flex_column.av-198edg5-7a6c23606f44f4dbe6d5ad0dd10bb56b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-198edg5-7a6c23606f44f4dbe6d5ad0dd10bb56b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-17fvewl-08261ad3ef59f454a5536375ed860c63 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >#3 Get Health Insurance<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-16e9w1x-65c93894eaaf4247deacfe5630958f98 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You need to have proof of health insurance for your EU Blue card application.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way for this is to get private health insurance.<\/p>\n<p>You can change to public health insurance, once you have the EU Blue Card and start working.<\/p>\n<p>So a private one is the best option until you are employed in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>To get health insurance proof for your application, I can highly recommend CareConcept.<\/p>\n<p>They have special offers for foreigners that apply for a German visa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-14rhz7p-4f9450b95bbbb4c1ed1e303366faf790-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sympat.me\/deals\/visa-german-health-insurance-proof\/'  class='avia-button av-14rhz7p-4f9450b95bbbb4c1ed1e303366faf790 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Get German health insurance proof in 2 minutes<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-13jyc11-11c79dbfbecbcc94f6bd4a261c42eb05 hr-default  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-11k6j1x-706870c8dc688908e19dc98cbaa18991\">\n.flex_column.av-11k6j1x-706870c8dc688908e19dc98cbaa18991{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-11k6j1x-706870c8dc688908e19dc98cbaa18991 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-103sdth-6b8ad56609679a1542feb3287b414eaf av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >#4 Schedule an Appointment<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3do1ol-a54aec233d22f3438acae386a7679525 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>You are in Germany already?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then you can apply for an EU Blue Card in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>It is most convenient\u00a0to schedule an appointment at the Foreigners Registration Office (Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde) which you can do online.<\/p>\n<p>To find your local Foreigner&#8217;s Registration Office google &#8220;Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde + City&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The website\u00a0should have information in English. You can make an appointment online in most cities.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you also may show up at one of the following locations without an appointment, but expect to wait for several hours.<\/p>\n<p>Showing up at one of the offices is best if you need your visa asap. As most foreigners apply for a freelance visa in Berlin, here&#8217;s the link to the Berliner Registration Office:<\/p>\n<p>Make an appointment at Berliner Registration Office for an EU Blue Card online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You are not in Germany? No problem!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most foreigners apply for an EU Blue Card in the German embassy in their country.<\/p>\n<p>In this case,\u00a0you get your documents ready and then you make an appointment at the German embassy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-w1goh1-3e3efb6080527e8897855f5a893a1084 hr-default  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-u9nnkl-a3bf9ff1b0ab455551db3babf4420f70\">\n.flex_column.av-u9nnkl-a3bf9ff1b0ab455551db3babf4420f70{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-u9nnkl-a3bf9ff1b0ab455551db3babf4420f70 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-sxiz11-b8685c00e3f4b3826ab45f2368353060 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  > #5 Get all the Documents for the \u2018EU Blue Card\u2019<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2otmlx-ef3660f1f64af57c5e87f67648002993 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p align=\"left\">Once you have completed the first steps and scheduled an appointment, it is time to get\u00a0all documents together. The documents and requirements for the EU Blue Card in Germany are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you have non-EU citizenship<\/li>\n<li>proof of a German or recognised higher education qualification (BA\/Masters etc)<\/li>\n<li>you need to have a binding working contract or binding job offer from a German company<\/li>\n<li>written proof that the job pays you\u00a0an annual minimum gross salary of currently EUR 49,600, which is roughly 4133 Euros per month. \u2028Exception: in the case of an EU Blue Card being awarded to scientists, mathematicians and engineers or to doctors and IT specialists, a lower salary limit applies, currently about EUR 37,128. Your future employer\u00a0must give\u00a0you this proof!<\/li>\n<li>the form &#8216;Application for a Visa or Residence Permit&#8217;, which can be downloaded online, just google it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you want to get permanent settlement permit then&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you get a\u00a0work contract for less than\u00a04 years,\u00a0you only get the residence permit for that amount of time (plus three months)<\/li>\n<li>Holders of an EU Blue Card in Germany shall be awarded a permanent settlement permit if: they have been in highly qualified employment for 33 months, they can provide evidence of having paid compulsory contributions or other proof of expenses creating entitlement to insurance benefits that are comparable to those provided under the statutory pension insurance scheme, and the other generally applicable conditions for the granting of a settlement permit are met.<\/li>\n<li>Provided that the individuals concerned can demonstrate have good\u00a0German language skills (level B1), the settlement permit shall be granted after a period of 21 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You need the following documents for an application in Germany:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Valid passport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 current biometric photo\u00a0<\/strong>35mm x 45mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>University or university college qualification<\/strong>\n<div class=\"description\">Original and copy; together with evaluation<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>employment or concrete job offer\u00a0<\/strong>Original and copy<\/li>\n<li><strong>The form &#8220;Antrag auf Erteilung eines Aufenthaltstitels&#8221; (Application for Issuance of a Residence Permit)<\/strong>\n<div class=\"description\">A residence permit may only be issued upon formal request. Only required for first-time application.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The form &#8220;Antrag auf Erlaubnis einer Besch\u00e4ftigung&#8221; (completed)<\/strong>\n<div class=\"description\">Only when approval is required from the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The form &#8220;Stellenbeschreibung&#8221; (filled in by the employer)<\/strong>\n<div class=\"description\">Only when approval is required from the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Occupation practice permit<\/strong>\n<div class=\"description\">Only if required (see &#8216;Prerequisites&#8217;)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health insurance<\/strong> (see above for getting the correct health insurance proof!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-p1sr2d-42dc01c8a387223ddfaf1abe6e3c37a5-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sympat.me\/solutions\/apply-german-visa\/'  class='avia-button av-p1sr2d-42dc01c8a387223ddfaf1abe6e3c37a5 avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue832' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Overwhelmed? Get help now!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-o0vg4l-1cb2da678d3f489cf04f70310c366a68 hr-default  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mrjaet-67b2edf8c4026e27081d3bf3591ca626\">\n.flex_column.av-mrjaet-67b2edf8c4026e27081d3bf3591ca626{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mrjaet-67b2edf8c4026e27081d3bf3591ca626 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kb9k9h-a103a939d8e68c879af1fd74b790d7d6 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  > #6 Attend the Appointment and pay the fee&#8230;<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-j7f0qt-2f0750af0160bf0278ce6b389cec51d0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you go to the foreigner&#8217;s office (<em>Ausl\u00e4nderbehorde<\/em>) in Germany, prepare yourself well with some food and drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have an appointment, you never know how much time you will spend there.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you bring all the necessary documents and have informed yourself well about the EU Blue Card in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you are applying for a visa to allow you to live and work in Germany.\u00a0Try to speak some German. Even just a little.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>German officials are a lot more likely\u00a0to issue German visas to foreigners who have some language skills in German.<\/p>\n<p>If you have never lived or worked in Germany,\u00a0it\u00a0is no problem, if you don&#8217;t speak German. But it helps, if you do!<\/p>\n<p>Also, if possible, it is a good idea to bring along a friend who is fluent in German.<\/p>\n<p>I personally\u00a0recommend getting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sympat.me\/solutions\/apply-german-visa\/\">professional help with your visa application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s a one time financial commitment. But it&#8217;s worth it. It was for me, in any case.<\/p>\n<p>They check your paperwork. They accompany you to the visa interview.<\/p>\n<p>It highly increases your chance to get your Blue Card.<\/p>\n<p>In any case.<\/p>\n<p>Try to get everything right the first time. That&#8217;s my only advise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-i0ob85-1f9ff10d969899ab59a836ee039adade hr-default  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-f25ndx-adb5b56bdfa5ce50905dd5d2e1ea0bce\">\n.flex_column.av-f25ndx-adb5b56bdfa5ce50905dd5d2e1ea0bce{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-f25ndx-adb5b56bdfa5ce50905dd5d2e1ea0bce av_one_full  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-emp8it-aaa1e29cbaf9cdf8994840034d88d582 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >#7 Time to wait&#8230;<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-c59i11-6a96681f06fb2f84884a560d66a02c01 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The hardest part is always waiting.<\/p>\n<p>You normally get an idea from the immigration officer whether your visa application will be approved.<\/p>\n<p>The German official will also tell you how long you must wait.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck! If you were not successful, you can try another time.<\/p>\n<p>But it is an unwritten rule that every failed application decreases your chances to get a German visa&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-afnkcl-abeb7540243f4eb02f66fe4cd3af9519 hr-default  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9pkkc5-4ed27af185e7c40eb5194b07b9316292\">\n.flex_column.av-9pkkc5-4ed27af185e7c40eb5194b07b9316292{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9pkkc5-4ed27af185e7c40eb5194b07b9316292 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:22px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-7qjzat-e4cbe36e51af594a44d78fe18e4c7ec0 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-32  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >#8 Receive the News. Get to Work!<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-il9px-1540f9a5b74c537c37c3a112c1047fd3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Not much to say about this, apart from: Viel Gl\u00fcck!! Our fingers are crossed!<\/p>\n<p>If you got your Blue Card, well done!<\/p>\n<p>You will notice that many employees in Germany use Xing and LinkedIn to\u00a0build up a professional network.<\/p>\n<p>It might be worth creating a profile on these platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-cpxp1-a242b0ab7e3c1217a6bed51b9c6df8e2 hr-default  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2p0p8l-b5a7a38c86a9a16848b8ab169a9c34c0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Want to add something?\u00a0We do our best to keep this article up-to-date. 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