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Talent Passport - EU Blue Card
- Processing
- 4-8 weeks
- Cost
- From €449
- Validity
- Up to 4 years
EU Blue Card for highly skilled workers with higher salary threshold.
Requirements
- Diploma attesting 3+ years higher education
- Or 5+ years professional experience of comparable level
- Minimum gross annual salary EUR 59,373 (2025)
- Employment contract for 6+ months
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 4-8 weeks
- Validity
- Up to 4 years
- Cost
From €449
Required
- €99 visa fee
- €350 permit fee
- Path to residency
- 10-year resident card after 5 years
Documents
Passport
Valid passport
Higher education diploma
3+ years program
Employment contract
Meeting Blue Card salary
Work experience proof (if it applies)
If using experience instead of degree
Tips
- The salary threshold is higher than for the standard Talent Passport, and the card includes EU mobility rights
- After 18 months, can move to another EU country
- Family members can work