Can I apply for an EU Blue Card without a degree?

No, you cannot apply for an EU Blue Card without a degree, as it is one of the major criteria. A foreign degree or a degree earned in the EU member state country you wish to work in is an essential EU Blue card requirement. Highly talented and skilled professionals with higher qualifications can apply for the blue card.  To prove that the applicant has the required qualifications, one has to submit a diploma, degree, or certificate issued by authorized educational institutions. Germany is one such EU state country that requires a university degree for Germany's EU Blue card, except for IT specialists.

 

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Educational Requirements for an EU Blue Card

Individuals looking to apply for an EU Blue card must have a degree from a 3-year study program. It can either be a university degree or an equivalent level of education that validates their ability to seek employment as highly skilled professionals. The degree must align with the job role and occupation they wish to work for. Individuals with degrees from outside the EU are required to ensure that they match the educational standards of the chosen EU member state.

 

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Do IT specialists need a degree to apply for a German Blue Card?

As per the changes in the German Immigration Act in 2023, IT employees are exempted from the mandatory requirement of a university degree to apply for an EU Blue card. According to the new section 18g(2) of the Residence Act Germany, individuals will be issued a small EU Blue card with the Federal Employment Agency approval. To qualify, IT professionals must meet the minimum salary threshold and have three years of work experience.

 

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