Germany continues to use the EU Blue Card as one of its main pathways to attract highly skilled professionals from outside the European Union. The residence permit allows qualified non-EU and non-EEA nationals to live and work in Germany if they meet specific education, employment and salary requirements. It also offers a route to permanent residency and, eventually, German citizenship for eligible applicants.
Here's a closer look at who qualifies, how to apply and the benefits offered under the programme.
