The EU Blue Card is a residence and work permit designed for highly skilled non-EU professionals seeking employment in an EU member state. Below is a breakdown of the costs associated with obtaining, renewing, or replacing the EU Blue Card, as well as the fees for expedited processing.
Initial Application Costs
Applying for an EU Blue Card involves an administrative fee of EUR 74.32 for processing the decision on stay and work. In addition, the cost of issuing a biometric residence permit (in card form) varies based on the processing speed:
- Normal procedure: EUR 31.85
- Accelerated procedure: EUR 59.73
Regardless of the processing speed, an extra EUR 9.29 is required for issuing the biometric residence card.
Renewal Fees
The renewal process incurs the same charges as the initial application:
- Administrative fee: EUR 74.32
- Biometric residence permit issuance:
- Normal procedure: EUR 31.85
- Accelerated procedure: EUR 59.73
- Additional biometric residence card fee: EUR 9.29
Replacement Costs
If an EU Blue Card is lost, stolen, or needs replacement, the fees remain the same as for the initial application and renewal:
- Administrative fee: EUR 74.32
- Biometric residence permit issuance:
- Normal procedure: EUR 31.85
- Accelerated procedure: EUR 59.73
- Additional biometric residence card fee: EUR 9.29
Express Issuance Fee
For those opting for the accelerated procedure, an additional EUR 9.29 is charged on top of the EUR 59.73 fee for issuing the biometric residence permit.
These fees cover the administrative and processing costs for obtaining an EU Blue Card, ensuring a streamlined process for highly skilled workers looking to establish their careers within the EU.