The EU Blue Card for recent graduates is a good opportunity for young people just out of university, as they get an easier salary condition. Understanding it helps recent graduates make use of it. This article explains the EU Blue Card for recent graduates and the reduced threshold benefit.
EU Blue Card for recent graduates: reduced threshold
Besides shortage occupations, recent graduates (within a certain recent period as regulated) also belong to the group eligible for the EU Blue Card’s reduced salary threshold. This benefit helps young graduates meet the condition more easily, even though their starting salary is usually not high.
This means recent graduates can apply for the EU Blue Card with a salary lower than the standard threshold, as long as it meets the reduced threshold. This is a significant advantage for young people wanting to start their career in Germany right after graduating.
Conditions on time since graduation
This benefit applies to people who graduated within a certain recent period counted from the time of application (as regulated). So recent graduates should make use of this period while conditions are favorable, since after that period they may no longer be eligible for the reduced threshold under this category.
Besides the salary and graduation-timing conditions, you still need to meet the general EU Blue Card requirements, such as a recognized degree and a suitable job offer. The reduced threshold benefit only concerns salary, not an exemption from other conditions.
Making the most of the benefit for young people
Recent graduates wanting to move to Germany should consider making use of this benefit while still within the eligible period. Preparing a recognized degree, finding a suitable job offer, and checking whether the salary meets the reduced threshold increases the chance of obtaining the EU Blue Card.
You should refer to information on the EU Blue Card and trang BAMF for the conditions on time since graduation and the current reduced threshold.
Summary
The EU Blue Card for recent graduates allows people who graduated within a recent period (as regulated) to benefit from a reduced salary threshold, easier to meet even though the starting salary is not high. You still need to meet general conditions such as a recognized degree and a suitable job offer. You should make use of this benefit while still within the eligible period and check the current conditions.
