# Germany Blue Card Canonical URL: https://relovisa.co/blue-card-germany [Book with Relovisa on Tobira](https://tobira.ai/@relovisa) Whether you have a German employer or work for a company outside Germany, we prepare the Blue Card case from qualification and contract checks through the physical residence permit. ## Who this is for - €50,700, or €45,934.20 in shortage roles - Three years of relevant experience can replace a degree - Your foreign employer can order a local hire through a payroll company The Blue Card fits qualified employment at the published salary floor. Use this as a first filter. We confirm the occupation, qualification and contract against the current rules. ### The Blue Card is worth checking if - You have a German employment offer that clears the correct salary floor - Your foreign employer can order a genuine local hire through a German payroll company - You have a recognised degree or qualifying senior IT experience - You want the fastest of the three German routes to permanent residence ### Check another route if - You do not have an offer and need to search from inside Germany - Your own freelance clients are the real work relationship - The salary falls below the applicable 2026 floor - The role and qualification do not match the Blue Card category ## Prices and packages ### Essential €3,990 + €1,900 per family member For applicants who already have a compliant German employment contract. - Personalised Blue Card strategy - 60-minute consultation with an immigration expert, included in the package - Ongoing chat with your dedicated advisor - Personalised document checklist - Professional document review before submission - Complete document management through the visa stage ### All-Inclusive €8,900 + €1,900 per family member · + €1,390/month payroll For a foreign employer ordering a genuine local hire through a German payroll company. - Personalised Blue Card strategy - 90-minute in-depth case analysis, included in the package - Ongoing chat with your dedicated advisor - Complete document management - German employment contract through a payroll company - Extended post-approval support Government and third-party fees are separate. The signed engagement confirms the exact scope, payment schedule and payroll-company terms. ## Steps and timing How to get a German Blue Card with one case team. Your dedicated team handles six stages, with the payroll-company option used only when the foreign employer orders a genuine German hire. ### 1. Review the employment situation Before engagement We analyse the qualification, role, salary and employer setup and name the viable Blue Card route. ### 2. Verify the German employment Before signing We check a direct German contract or coordinate the payroll company when the foreign employer orders the hire. ### 3. Check the qualification Before filing We confirm degree recognition or build the three-year IT-experience evidence path. ### 4. Prepare every document Before the appointment We prepare the contract, forms, insurance and supporting materials and check the set before submission. ### 5. File the national visa Consulate stage We prepare the filing for the German consulate in the applicant's country and support the appointment. ### 6. Complete the Blue Card stage After arrival We prepare the local residence documents and coordinate the steps to the physical Blue Card. ## FAQ ### What is the German Blue Card? It is a residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. Its main advantage is the accelerated route to permanent residence. ### What are the 2026 minimum salary requirements? The annual gross salary is €50,700 for standard occupations and €45,934.20 for shortage occupations including IT, engineering, mathematics, medicine and natural sciences. The figures are recalibrated annually. ### Do I need a university degree? Usually a recognised university degree is used. IT professionals can instead show at least three years of relevant professional experience in the last seven. ### Do I need a German employer? A German employment contract is required, but the original employer does not have to be German. A payroll company in Germany can employ you locally while your foreign employer orders the hire and keeps the working relationship. ### Can my family come with me? Yes. A spouse and dependent children can join immediately. The spouse does not need to prove German before arrival and receives work rights. ### How soon can I get permanent residence? After 21 months with B1 German, or after 27 months with basic German under the current rule. We recheck the language evidence before filing. ### Can I change employers? Yes. During the first 12 months of Blue Card employment you inform the immigration office about a job change. After that, changes are more flexible while the Blue Card conditions still have to be met. ### What changed for mobility inside the EU? Qualifying mobility can start after 12 months under the current Blue Card directive. The old 18-month wait no longer applies. ## Booking [Book a consultation or contact Relovisa](https://tobira.ai/@relovisa). Booking requires your explicit agreement. Contact sharing requires separate consent.