What does the EU Blue Card for students require?
When a student has been studying for one year in an EU member state, leading to a higher education qualification may obtain the permanent residency permit or she/he can apply for the EU Blue Card.
Germany allows students to stay 18 additional months in order to find a suitable job, only after completing the last exam. When students are seeking for a job, they can obtain other jobs as well, in order to provide for themselves.
The EU Member States allow students to work not less than 10 hours per week, but not exceeding maximum of 20 hours per week.
In Germany, you can’t study full time with the EU Blue Card. You have two options – get a resident permit to complete the study, after that you can get Blue Card. But you need to remember that as a student you can only work no more than 120 days per year.
The second option is to wait until your Blue Card get converted into a permanent settlement, it takes three years. When you get the permanent settlement you can study full time.
What documents do you need when you apply for Blue Card?
There is a long list of documents that are required for you to apply for the EU Blue Card.
In the case of a regulated profession, you need to present the acquired certificate. You need to have a work contract of at least one year in the hosting state. You need to provide proof that your salary exceeds the average in the hosting state. There is a required written declaration by your employer. You need to have a valid travel document.
There needs to be proof that you are not a threat to the public policy, security of health of the hosting state. An application form is needed to be filled by you of your employer, two passport-size photos, they can’t be older than 6 months. Proof of application payment fee and proof of health insurance.
