{"id":3699,"date":"2024-04-26T07:25:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2024-04-26T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T11:01:12","slug":"eu-blue-card-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Blue Card Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3699\" class=\"elementor elementor-3699\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-bc40e52 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"22435\" data-id=\"bc40e52\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-154e8afe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"154e8afe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\n<p>The German EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte) is a&nbsp;German residence permit for work, issued to non-EU nationals who have a university education and will work in skilled positions in Germany.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>To be eligible for a Blue Card, your salary must be higher than the national average.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Who_Can_Apply_For_an_EU_Blue_Card_for_Germany\" title=\"Who Can Apply For an EU Blue Card for Germany?\">Who Can Apply For an EU Blue Card for Germany?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Academic_and_professional_qualifications\" title=\"Academic and professional qualifications\">Academic and professional qualifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#A_job_offer_appropriate_for_your_qualifications\" title=\"A&nbsp; job offer appropriate for your qualifications\">A&nbsp; job offer appropriate for your qualifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Salary_should_be_15_times_the_national_average\" title=\"Salary should be 1.5 times the national average\">Salary should be 1.5 times the national average<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Eligible_Professions_for_German_EU_Blue_Card\" title=\"Eligible Professions for German EU Blue Card\">Eligible Professions for German EU Blue Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Where_Can_I_Look_for_Work_in_Germany\" title=\"Where Can I Look for Work in Germany?\">Where Can I Look for Work in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Germany_EU_Blue_Card_Application_Process\" title=\"Germany EU Blue Card Application Process\">Germany EU Blue Card Application Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Set_up_a_visa_appointment\" title=\"Set up a visa appointment:\">Set up a visa appointment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Collect_the_required_documents\" title=\"Collect the required documents:\">Collect the required documents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Submit_the_visa_application\" title=\"Submit the visa application:\">Submit the visa application:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Wait_to_hear_a_decision\" title=\"Wait to hear a decision:\">Wait to hear a decision:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Travel_to_Germany\" title=\"Travel to Germany:\">Travel to Germany:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Obtain_an_EU_Blue_Card_at_the_German_Foreigners_Authority\" title=\"Obtain an EU Blue Card at the German Foreigner\u2019s Authority:\">Obtain an EU Blue Card at the German Foreigner\u2019s Authority:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Applying_for_the_Blue_Card_If_You_Are_Already_in_Germany\" title=\"Applying for the Blue Card If You Are Already in Germany\">Applying for the Blue Card If You Are Already in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Getting_Expert_Help_With_the_German_Blue_Card_Application\" title=\"Getting Expert Help With the German Blue Card Application\">Getting Expert Help With the German Blue Card Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Germany_Blue_Card_Requirements\" title=\"Germany Blue Card Requirements\">Germany Blue Card Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Germany_EU_Blue_Card_Processing_Time\" title=\"Germany EU Blue Card Processing Time\">Germany EU Blue Card Processing Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Whats_the_Fee_for_the_German_Blue_Card\" title=\"What\u2019s the Fee for the German Blue Card?\">What\u2019s the Fee for the German Blue Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Can_I_Bring_My_Family_to_Germany_With_a_Blue_Card\" title=\"Can I Bring My Family to Germany With a Blue Card?\">Can I Bring My Family to Germany With a Blue Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Can_I_Work_in_the_EU_With_a_German_Blue_Card\" title=\"Can I Work in the EU With a German Blue Card?\">Can I Work in the EU With a German Blue Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Validity_of_the_German_EU_Blue_Card\" title=\"Validity of the German EU Blue Card\">Validity of the German EU Blue Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/2024\/04\/26\/eu-blue-card-germany\/#Do_I_Lose_My_German_Blue_Card_If_I_Change_or_Lose_My_Job\" title=\"Do I Lose My German Blue Card If I Change or Lose My Job?\">Do I Lose My German Blue Card If I Change or Lose My Job?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Apply_For_an_EU_Blue_Card_for_Germany\"><\/span>Who Can Apply For an EU Blue Card for Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can apply for a German Blue Card if you meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_and_professional_qualifications\"><\/span>Academic and professional qualifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You must have a higher education degree, either German or from a university that is recognized in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Certain professions, like health, law, teaching, and engineering, are regulated, so in addition to presenting your degree, you must also have it recognized. The recognition authorities differ based on your profession; you can see them on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de\/en\/interest\/finder\/profession\">\u201cRecognition in Germany\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;portal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_job_offer_appropriate_for_your_qualifications\"><\/span>A&nbsp; job offer appropriate for your qualifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You must have a concrete job offer from a German employer. When you apply for the Blue Card, you have to submit a work contract, which states the position and the salary you are being offered.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you must work for an employer; you cannot receive a German Blue Card as self-employed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_should_be_15_times_the_national_average\"><\/span>Salary should be 1.5 times the national average<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The salary you will receive must be at least one-and-a-half times the national salary average in Germany. In 2023, the applicant has to earn a minimum gross salary (before tax) of \u20ac43,800.<\/p>\n<p>If you apply for a job in a field in shortage (science, medicine, engineering, IT, architecture, etc), you may receive a Blue Card if your salary is at least \u20ac39,682.80\/year. To get an EU Blue Card with a lower salary, you need approval from the Federal Employment Agency.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not sure your job position qualifies you for an EU Blue Card, you can reach out to professionals, such as&nbsp;<strong><a title=\"SchlunElseven-BlueCardGermany-Link1-EN\" href=\"https:\/\/www.germany-visa.org\/out\/se-legal\/immigration-lawyer-germany\/gresper-link3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">the immigration law experts at Schlun &amp; Elseven Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/a><\/strong>. They are well-informed about all matters related to German Blue Cards.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligible_Professions_for_German_EU_Blue_Card\"><\/span>Eligible Professions for German EU Blue Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the professions that are most in-demand in Germany are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Architects and interior designers<\/li>\n<li>Engineers<\/li>\n<li>Information and communication technologies specialists<\/li>\n<li>Mathematicians<\/li>\n<li>Health professionals<\/li>\n<li>Scientists<\/li>\n<li>Scientific engineers<\/li>\n<li>Urban and traffic planning specialists<\/li>\n<li>Management&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The employment fields that make you eligible for a German Blue Card are those that require a university degree. If you are highly qualified in your field, then you are eligible for a German Blue Card.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Can_I_Look_for_Work_in_Germany\"><\/span>Where Can I Look for Work in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can look for work in Germany through job portals online. The German Ministry of Education and Research lists the following websites as great points of reference for job hunters in qualified professions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Academics.com\">Euraxess.de<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Academics.com\">Academics.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eures\">EURES \u2013 ec.europa.eu\/eures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Alumniportal-deutschland.org\">Alumniportal-deutschland.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Obboerse.arbeitsagentur.de\">Obboerse.arbeitsagentur.de<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Bund.de\">Bund.de<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.make-it-in-germany.com\/en\/\">Make-it-in-germany.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_EU_Blue_Card_Application_Process\"><\/span>Germany EU Blue Card Application Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can only get an EU Blue Card from the Foreigner\u2019s Office in Germany. So, after you find a job in Germany, you have to approach the German embassy in your country to obtain an entry visa*. Once you are in Germany, you can get your Blue Card. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_a_visa_appointment\"><\/span><strong>Set up a visa appointment:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The candidate has to contact the German embassy or consulate in your country to set up a visa appointment. If there is no German embassy in your country, you may have to travel to a neighboring country for the application.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_the_required_documents\"><\/span><strong>Collect the required documents:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The German embassy will provide a list of documents required for a&nbsp;German work visa application. This includes your work contract, academic qualifications,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/health-insurance\/\">travel health insurance<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Submit_the_visa_application\"><\/span><strong>Submit the visa application:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the date of your appointment, you have to submit the visa documents and pay a fee. You may also be asked to enter an interview.<\/p>\n<p>This is just an&nbsp;<em>entry visa for employment<\/em>. You still have to apply for the Blue Card after you get to Germany.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wait_to_hear_a_decision\"><\/span><strong>Wait to hear a decision:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It can take one to three months to hear a decision on your visa application.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_to_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Travel to Germany:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your visa application is successful, you will receive a visa, allowing you to enter Germany.<\/p>\n<p>There, you have to register your residence,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mackwinseducation.com\/germany\/health-insurance\/\">obtain German health insurance<\/a>, and&nbsp;open a bank account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtain_an_EU_Blue_Card_at_the_German_Foreigners_Authority\"><\/span><strong>Obtain an EU Blue Card at the German Foreigner\u2019s Authority:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have settled your residence, banking, and health insurance, you can submit the application for an EU Blue Card at the&nbsp;<em>Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde&nbsp;<\/em>(German Foreigner\u2019s Authority).<\/p>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong>&nbsp;Citizens from&nbsp;<strong>Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America<\/strong>&nbsp;do not need to apply for an entry visa for employment at the German embassy. They can apply for an EU Blue Card directly at the German Foreigner\u2019s Authority.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applying_for_the_Blue_Card_If_You_Are_Already_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Applying for the Blue Card If You Are Already in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are already in Germany, and you are offered a position that makes you eligible for a Blue Card, you can apply at the local&nbsp;<em>Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde&nbsp;<\/em>(German Foreigner\u2019s Authority). You must start the process at least six weeks before your current residence permit expires.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Expert_Help_With_the_German_Blue_Card_Application\"><\/span>Getting Expert Help With the German Blue Card Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also hire experts to help with your EU Blue Card application. Working with immigration lawyers, like the immigration lawyer, will save you a lot of time, effort, and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>They can offer consultation, help complete your application, and answer any questions you may come to during the entire process. For people unused to dealing with German bureaucracy, this can be extremely beneficial.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_Blue_Card_Requirements\"><\/span>Germany Blue Card Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The documents required for a Blue Card application in Germany are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your valid passport.<\/li>\n<li>Recent 35mm x 45mm biometric picture.<\/li>\n<li>Your employment contract.<\/li>\n<li>Application form for a residence permit.<\/li>\n<li>Declaration on the employment relationship. This is required if you need further approval by the Federal Employment Agency.<\/li>\n<li>Your residence registration in Germany. When you enter Germany, you have to register your address within the first two weeks. Submit the certificate of registration as proof that you primarily live in Germany.<\/li>\n<li>Your university or college degree.\n<ul>\n<li>If needed: Recognition of your degree by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Proof of health insurance.\n<ul>\n<li>If you have public health insurance, submit your electronic health card along with a confirmation of health insurance.<\/li>\n<li>If you have private insurance, submit the certificate from the insurance company along with proof you have paid your contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Occupation practice permit. For occupations that require an occupational license, such as medicine or law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_EU_Blue_Card_Processing_Time\"><\/span>Germany EU Blue Card Processing Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes between five to six weeks to hear back a decision from the Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde regarding your German Blue Card application. The Foreigner\u2019s Authority will work in cooperation with the German Federal Employment Agency to issue your residence and work permit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Fee_for_the_German_Blue_Card\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Fee for the German Blue Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fee for a German Blue Card is \u20ac110. However, it may range in cost between \u20ac100 to \u20ac140 in different German constituent states.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Bring_My_Family_to_Germany_With_a_Blue_Card\"><\/span>Can I Bring My Family to Germany With a Blue Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can bring your immediate family members to Germany with you on a Blue Card. This includes your spouse and dependent children.&nbsp; Your family members can join you&nbsp;with a German family reunion visa&nbsp;and can enjoy the same healthcare, education, and social benefits as you: they are allowed to pursue an education as well as work in any occupation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Work_in_the_EU_With_a_German_Blue_Card\"><\/span>Can I Work in the EU With a German Blue Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, you cannot use the German Blue Card to work somewhere else in Europe. You will have to apply for the EU Blue Card for that other country, provided that you find a job and meet the criteria.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for an EU Blue Card in another country after you have already worked for 18 months in Germany.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_the_German_EU_Blue_Card\"><\/span>Validity of the German EU Blue Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The German Blue Card is issued for the duration of your work contract plus three months. The maximum duration it can be issued for is four years. If your contract ends before you are eligible for settlement, you have three months to look for another job and continue to live in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>After 33 months of residence, you can apply for settlement in Germany, which means you do not have to renew your Blue Card, but can live in Germany indefinitely.<\/p>\n<p>If you can speak German proficiently, you can apply for settlement after only 21 months of residence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Lose_My_German_Blue_Card_If_I_Change_or_Lose_My_Job\"><\/span>Do I Lose My German Blue Card If I Change or Lose My Job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, you do not automatically lose your German Blue Card if you lose or change your job.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you lose your job,&nbsp;<\/strong>you have a three-month period during which you can look for another qualified position. 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