Who can get an EU Blue Card?

Non-EU/EEA citizens who have completed post-secondary education and have more than five years of professional experience can get an EU blue card. To be eligible for the blue card, you must be a highly skilled and talented professional. The EU Blue card allows citizens of non-EU countries to live and work in the chosen EU state country. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and hold the documents required can obtain an EU Blue card. The application requirement may vary based on the EU state country you have chosen to work in.

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Features of an EU Blue Card

Here are some of the key features of an EU blue card and why you should apply for it:

• Work and salaries that are similar to the EU nationals
• Travel freely within the Schengen area with no strict restrictions
• Avail socio-economic benefits
• Get a chance to have your family accompany you
• Be in line for permanent residence

Eligibility Criteria for an EU Blue card

The first step in applying for the blue card is to check if you are eligible. You can go through the criteria given below to see if you can qualify to apply:

• Hold a degree in Masters or an equivalent program
• Be a skilled and talented professional with at least 5+ years of experience
• Have an employment contract in the EU state country you have applied for
• Meet the minimum income requirements set by the EU state country you want to work in
• Evidence that you have met the national legal requirements (For regulated professions)

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List of Countries that allow you to work with an EU Blue Card

The 25 European countries listed below allow you to work with an EU Blue card.

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Croatia
5. Cyprus
6. Czechia
7. Estonia
8. Finland
9. France
10. Germany
11. Greece
12. Hungary
13. Italy
14. Latvia
15. Lithuania
16. Luxembourg
17. Malta
18. Netherlands
19. Poland
20. Portugal
21. Romania
22. Slovakia
23. Slovenia
24. Spain
25. Sweden

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