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EU Blue Card for Indian citizens - Working and living in Germany

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EU Blue Card for Indian nationals – Living and working in Germany

Are you an Indian citizen and want to work in Germany or the EU? The EU Blue Card offers you the opportunity to enter the European labor market.

The Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified professionals from third countries such as India. It allows them to live and work legally in Germany – with the prospect of a permanent residence permit and the possibility of family reunification.

Skilled workers from India are particularly in demand in the fields of IT, technology, medicine and engineering – professions that are among the shortage occupations and offer easier conditions for obtaining a residence permit in Germany.

Advantages of the EU Blue Card – My fast route to working and living in Germany

The EU Blue Card is one of the most attractive residence permits for highly qualified lawyers from third countries who wish to work and live in Germany. It offers numerous benefits – both for the employees and their family members.

With the EU Blue Card you benefit from:

  • Access to the German labor market under fair conditions

  • The same rights and occupational safety regulations as for German citizens

  • Easy family reunification for spouses, children, parents and parents-in-law

  • Fast track to permanent settlement permit (from 21 months with B1 German language skills)

  • Visa-free travel within the Schengen area for holiday purposes

The EU Blue Card is a particularly popular option for lawyers from India – more than a quarter of all holders come from India.

Would you like to take advantage of the benefits of the EU Blue Card for yourself and your family? As a migration law attorney, I will support you from the initial assessment of your eligibility to the successful application process.

EU Blue Card Requirements for Indian Lawyers

If you want to work in Germany as an Indian citizen, the EU Blue Card is a legally secure way – provided certain requirements are met.

  • Requirements for Indian applicants:

    • A valid job offer from an employer based in Germany

    • A recognized university degree or comparable qualification that qualifies you to perform the activity

    • A minimum annual salary of

      • 48,300 euros gross (as of 2025) for regular jobs

      • 43,759.80 euros gross for shortage occupations such as IT, engineering, mathematics or natural sciences (MINT)

  • To check whether your degree is recognized, you can use the anabin database. Please ensure that:

    • the qualification is assessed as “equivalent” or “corresponds”, and

    • the university has the status “H+”

    • Alternatively, you can apply for a certificate of comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

  • Even without an academic degree, IT professionals from India can obtain an EU Blue Card – if they:

    • have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience within the last 7 years

    • have theoretical knowledge at university level

Are you unsure whether your degree or profession will be recognized? I can help you review your documents and provide expert guidance in applying for your EU Blue Card for Germany.

EU Blue Card application process – explained step by step for Indian lawyers

As an Indian citizen, you need to complete a two-step procedure to obtain the EU Blue Card in Germany:

  • Step 1: Visa to enter Germany

    • Since India is not a visa-exempt country, you must apply for a national visa before entering the country.

    • You can obtain this from the German Embassy in New Delhi, Mumbai or from one of the relevant Consulates General in India – depending on your place of residence.

    • The application must be submitted in person at the foreign representation.

    • I will help you compile all the necessary documents so that your application can be processed quickly.

  • Step 2: Applying for the EU Blue Card in Germany

    • After successfully entering the country, you must apply for the EU Blue Card at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence in Germany.

    • The documents required are similar to those submitted with the visa application – however, there may be regional differences, e.g., in forms.

I work regularly with various German authorities and ensure that your application is submitted completely, correctly and on time.

Are you planning to apply for your EU Blue Card from India and want to avoid any mistakes? I can provide you with expert support throughout the entire process—from the visa application to the successful issuance of your Blue Card in Germany.

Accelerated procedure for skilled workers – faster access to the EU Blue Card

The high demand for the EU Blue Card and the sometimes overburdened immigration authorities often lead to long processing times – both for visa applications in India and for the issuance of residence permits in Germany. This often means months of waiting and uncertainty for skilled workers and employers.

With the accelerated skilled worker procedure, I can shorten this process significantly:

  • Your employer in Germany has the option of submitting the application directly to the relevant immigration authority – even before you apply for your visa. This will:

    • reduces the processing time of the entry visa

    • After approval by the German immigration authorities for the EU Blue Card, an appointment will be made within 3 weeks at the German Consulate General in India to apply for the visa

  • The procedure creates planning security for you and your future company – and saves valuable time throughout the entire immigration process.

Would you like to take advantage of the accelerated skilled worker procedure and obtain your Blue Card more quickly? As a lawyer specializing in immigration law, I can provide you with comprehensive advice and coordinate the process with your employer.

How I can support you in applying for the EU Blue Card

Applying for an EU Blue Card can be complicated and time-consuming – from compiling the required documents to communicating with the authorities. As a lawyer specializing in immigration law, I offer you a personalized, comprehensive service that will guide you safely through the entire process.

I support you in:

  • to keep track of all legal requirements

  • To avoid errors when submitting an application

  • submit all documents completely and correctly

  • to take over communication with the immigration authorities or the German diplomatic mission abroad

  • To make your entry and start of work in Germany as quick and smooth as possible

My goal is to maximize your chances of success, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and give you a secure start in Germany.

I would like to help you apply for your EU Blue Card professionally. As a lawyer specializing in immigration law, I will provide you with expert advice – from the visa application to the final issuance of your residence permit.

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