EU Blue Card Germany Application Guide (Taiwan)

Overview

This guide provides information for individuals applying for a long-term visa (EU Blue Card) in Germany. The application period is from October 2023 to January 2024.

Required Documents

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1. Original passport (will be held by the German representative office during the application process).

2. Passport copy.

3. Application form.

4. Passport-sized photos.

5. Resume (in English or German, although not required during the visa interview).

6. Employment contract or proof of a binding job offer.

   • Job title and responsibilities.
   • Minimum annual income of €56,400 (for business-related positions) or €43,992 (for technical positions).
   • Important note: The job must be related to your academic qualifications.

7. "Declaration of Employment Relationship" filled out by the German employer (Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis).

8. Educational proof:

   • Original and copy of qualifications from a German university or an equivalent foreign degree recognized in Germany.
   • If the degree is from a non-German institution, provide:
     • ANABIN database listing confirming equivalence to a German degree.
     • Alternatively, undergo degree evaluation through the Foreign Education Affairs Center (ZAB) under the German Ministry of Culture.

Additional Tips

• The ZAB degree conversion is required for degrees from any non-German institution. Early application is recommended.