Can I apply for the blue card after it has expired?

According to the inquiries of overseas Chinese immigrants in official website, you can apply for renewal or replacement of the blue card after it expires. Blue card is a senior work visa, valid for 4 years. If the term of the labor contract is less than 4 years, the validity period of the EU Blue Card is the term agreed in the labor contract plus 3 months. After the blue card expires, you can apply for renewal or replacement. Renewing the loan requires re-preparation of relevant materials and application according to the process.