EU Blue Card Düsseldorf
The EU Blue Card - The entry visa and the application process for the EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf
Requirements for obtaining an EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf
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The procedure for obtaining an EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf is divided into two steps. First, a visa of the category "D" must be applied for, which allows the entry to Germany, in order to be able to complete the second step. This is the personal application for the EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf.
The conditions to be fulfilled for obtaining the visa for entry and for acquiring the EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf are mostly identical.
The following requirements must be met in order to obtain an EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf:
- Your salary must exceed a certain minimum threshold,
- You must have a recognized university degree
- and, if required, possess a professional license.
However, IT specialists have the option of obtaining an EU Blue Card even without a university degree. In their case, a degree can be replaced by three years of relevant professional experience in the past seven years and proof of extensive theoretical knowledge comparable to that of university graduates. You can read more about this exception here.
As a result, the same application must be submitted twice. Once to obtain the visa for entry and a second time to obtain the electronic residence permit, the EU Blue Card.
However, not every applicant has to complete this double step. Citizens of some countries do not need a visa to enter Germany to apply for the EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf. These countries are: Canada, the United States of America, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Here you can find more information about the EU Blue Card.
Where to apply for the EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf
The municipal aliens' registration office in Düsseldorf is responsible for applying for an EU Blue Card. You must apply for the EU Blue Card at the Aliens' Registration Office in order to receive your electronic residence title.
No entry visa required
The possibility to apply for the EU Blue Card without an entry visa is a great advantage. It is a less bureaucratic way to obtain the EU Blue Card more quickly.
In case you want to apply for your EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf without a visa for entry, we will gladly and competently advise you. We use all legal possibilities for you and make sure that you receive your EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf as smoothly and promptly as possible. We stand by our clients throughout the entire application process and are available as a permanent contact at all times.
Entry visa required
Even if you need an entry visa to be able to apply for the EU Blue Card in Düsseldorf, we will be happy to advise you. In particular, we would like to draw your attention to the accelerated procedure for skilled workers according to § 81a AufenthG (Residence Act), which has some decisive advantages. For example, it is often sufficient to submit the documents to the German mission abroad and an appointment can be dispensed with. In addition, a decision on the application is made within a few weeks after submission of the documents to the German mission abroad. More detailed information on the accelerated procedure for skilled workers can be found here.
We are happy to advise our clients on the more specific details regarding the accelerated skilled worker procedure and also carry it out.
More information about the EU Blue Card can be found here.
