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Posted on September 27 2024

How long is an EU Blue Card valid?

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By  Editor
Updated September 27 2024

Once issued, The EU Blue card is valid for a maximum of four years, after which it can be renewed. The Blue card is initially granted for the duration of your job contract, with an additional three months. With an EU Blue card, you can live and work for 1-4 years, depending on the EU member state country you have chosen to work in. Individuals with an employment contract with a validity of more than 12 months but less than three years are issued an EU blue card valid for that timeframe (30 months). For those with an expiring EU blue card, applying for a renewal at least eight weeks before the card expires is recommended.  If the Blue card expires while they are still in the EU state country, they are given three extra months to look for employment to extend the card.

 

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What is the processing time of an EU Blue Card?

The processing time for an EU Blue card is 8-12 weeks. The application is processed soon after submission and may differ depending on the country you have applied for. Once the application is processed, individuals are notified to collect a physical copy of the EU Blue card.

 

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What is the processing fee for an EU Blue Card?

The application fees for an EU blue card may vary depending on the EU member state that you have chosen to work in. The table below has the complete list of countries that offer an EU blue card, along with the application fees:

Country

EU Blue card application fee

Belgium

126 EUR

Bulgaria

55 EUR

Cyprus

free

Germany

110 EUR

Estonia

120 EUR

Finland

380 EUR - 480 EUR

France 

269 EUR

Greece

300 EUR

Hungary

EUR 110

Italy

100 EUR

Latvia

100 EUR

Lithuania

120 EUR

Luxembourg

80 EUR

Malta

300 EUR

The Netherlands

EUR 750

Austria

120 EUR

Poland

123 EUR

Portugal 

100 EUR - 250 EUR

Romania

173 EUR

Slovenia

Yet to be announced

Slovakia

165.50 EUR

Spain

418 EUR

Czech Republic

92 EUR

Sweden

175 EUR

 

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