Can I apply for an EU blue card after my undergraduate degree?

Can I apply for the EU Blue Card? The EU blue card is an immigration status similar to the US green card, which is intended to attract high-end technical talents through high welfare benefits. Blue card holders can enjoy welfare benefits such as residence and work in EU countries and Schengen countries.

The EU Blue Card needs to work or live in the issuing country every year for the first three years 183 days. If there is no residence requirement after three years, you can apply for permanent residence in EU member states.

The difference between EU blue card and country permanent residence is that blue card can enjoy welfare benefits in EU member countries, while country permanent residence can only enjoy welfare benefits in the issuing country.

EU blue card application conditions:

1- The principal applicant has a bachelor degree or above (self-taught or correspondence).

2- Providing employment contracts for local enterprises.

3- No criminal certificate, physical examination certificate or vaccination certificate.

4- The declared minimum annual salary meets the needs of local classification.

Advantages of EU Blue Card:

1- The treatment cycle can be completed within 30-45 days.

2- No language requirements, no IELTS TOEFL test.

3- One person can apply for family welfare and bring the whole family to emigrate.

4- Visa-free period for applying for American E2 visa.

The first application period of EU Blue Card is one year, the second and third card replacement period is two years, and the fourth card replacement period is permanent (five years). You can change your card on time without submitting any information.