Germany highly skilled worker visa
1 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly skilled worker route | Germany’s EU Blue Card requires a university degree or comparable qualification and a concrete matching job offer; the job must meet the applicable salary threshold. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly skilled worker route | Application fee (skilled) | 75 EUR | Official source |
| Highly skilled worker route | Application fee (issuance, skilled) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| Highly skilled worker route | First permit valid for | 48 months | Official source |
| Highly skilled worker route | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Highly skilled worker route | Qualification required | recognised qualification | Official source |
| Highly skilled worker route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Highly skilled worker route | Permanent residence after | 1.75 years | Official source |
| Highly skilled worker route | Where to apply | at a consulate abroad | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Highly skilled worker route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |