The EU Blue Card offers a pathway for highly skilled non-EU nationals to live and work in an EU country. To qualify for the EU Blue Card, you must meet several specific criteria:
1. Educational Requirements: You need to have a Master’s Degree or an equivalent qualification.
2. Professional Experience: You should have at least five years of relevant work experience in your field.
3. Employment Contract: You must have a valid work contract or a job offer for highly qualified employment, with a minimum duration of one year.
4. Salary Threshold: Your job must meet the minimum salary requirements set by the EU country where you plan to work.
5. Regulated Professions: If your profession is regulated, you need to provide evidence that you comply with the national legal requirements.
The EU Blue Card grants you the right to live and work in the issuing EU country. It also ensures that you receive equal treatment to the nationals of that country. However, while you can move freely within the EU, you are typically restricted to working in the sector specified by your job offer or contract.