FAQs about German Blue Card Immigration

How to determine whether your academic qualifications are recognized in Germany?

If you want to confirm whether your school and academic qualifications are recognized by Germany, you can check the German academic qualification certification information website or consult us for verification.

Is the German Blue Card only issued to specific occupational groups?

As long as the application conditions for the German Blue Card are met, no occupational groups are excluded. Of course, applicants must have corporate employment experience that is consistent with their major.

Application time for the German Blue Card

If the applicant is in China, the application must be submitted through the embassy or consulate established in China. Generally speaking, the decision on whether to issue a German Blue Card lies with the local foreigners administration, so it takes 3-4 weeks.

Can I work or do business in other EU countries while holding a German Blue Card?

German Blue Card holders can move freely within the EU, but they will not lose the right to reside in Germany if they enter Germany at least once every 6 months, and the recommended time is more than one week.

When can German Blue Card holders obtain the right to permanent residence?

For foreign residents holding a German Blue Card, if their German language proficiency reaches the A1 standard, they can apply for permanent residence after 33 months; if their German language proficiency reaches the B1 or above standard, they can apply for permanent residence after 21 months. Residence.

The right of spouses and children to apply for family reunification

The spouses and children of German Blue Card holders have the right to apply for a residence permit and do not need to provide any proof of German language. In addition, both of the above can work or receive education in Germany without restrictions.

Extended reading: Entry items for German immigrants

1. List of completely prohibited items

The following items are prohibited from entry no matter which country you fly to, so please do not bring them. If caught, it may be confiscated or fined.

? (raw or cooked) meat (including organs) and its products

?Plant seeds, vegetables, fruits and soil;

?Tinder (Including various ignition devices), such as lighters, matches, cigarette lighters, and magnesium rods (flints), passengers are strictly prohibited from carrying them with them or checking them in.

?Insects and other pests harmful to plants;

?Wild animals and specimens;

?Drugs and dangerous drugs;

?Fireworks, firecrackers, cigarette cakes, yellow smoke, fireworks bombs, etc., explosive or incendiary devices (substances) that can cause serious personal injury or endanger the safety of aircraft;

?Daily knives, munitions and ammunition, and weapons.

2. List of items prohibited by German customs

In addition to the above generally prohibited items, Germany also has some special regulations of its own.

1. All legally authorized items can be carried in and out of the country at will.

2. It is prohibited to carry narcotics.

3. It is prohibited to carry all infringing counterfeit products, all items of archaeological value, all items protected by rare species, as well as potatoes, cacti, soil and animal products (meat, dairy). Even if you do not bring the goods into the country in person, but buy online and mail-order products and send them to Germany, you must comply with German customs regulations on entry items.

4. It is prohibited to bring prohibited books, pirated books or computer software into the country.

5. Duty-free entry and exit items include: items certified by Germany and sold as souvenirs or gifts; 50 grams of perfume or a quarter of a liter of toilet water.

1) People over 17 years old are allowed to carry 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco.

2) People over 17 years old are allowed to carry 1 liter of wine with an alcohol content of less than 22% or 2 liters of aperitifs or 2 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of less than 22% or 2 liters of liqueur.

3) People over 15 years old are allowed to bring 200 grams of coffee or 100 grams of tea. 2 cameras, 1 camcorder, 15 rolls of film, and 1 CD player.

Germany does not control the import and export of foreign currency, gold, etc. You can bring it in or out at will without declaring it, and you can freely exchange other currencies in Germany without any restrictions.