What is Blue Card

Posted At: Aug 07, 2023 - 399 Views

The Blue Card (Sec 19a ResA) is a document issued by the German government that grants the holder certain rights and privileges. The Blue Card is issued to highly skilled professionals who have been accepted into the German labour market. The card is intended to make it easier for highly skilled workers to live and work in Germany. It is also intended to attract high-skilled workers from other countries to Germany. 

The Blue Card (Sec 19a ResA) is part of the German immigration law and was introduced in 2012. To be eligible for the card, the applicant must fulfill certain criteria. The main criteria are: 

• Must have a university degree or a comparable qualification 

• Must earn a certain minimum salary 

• Must have a job contract of at least one year 

• Must be able to prove that he/she has the necessary skills for the job 

The card also grants special rights and privileges such as: 

• Social security benefits 

• Access to the German healthcare system 

• The right to be accompanied by family members 

• The right to work in other EU countries 

• Easier process for getting German citizenship 

The Blue Card (Sec 19a ResA) is a great opportunity for highly skilled professionals who are looking to move to Germany. It provides them with the necessary rights and privileges to live and work in Germany. 

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