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EU Blue Card Document Checklist

The required and optional documents for a EU Blue Card application to Germany, organized to build your case file with confidence.

8
documents
8
required
0
optional

Required documents8

  1. Valid Passport

    Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond planned stay

  2. Biometric Photos (2)

    Two recent biometric passport photos

  3. Health Insurance

    Proof of health insurance valid in Germany

  4. CV/Resume in German or English

    Detailed CV with chronological education and work history

  5. Proof of Accommodation

    Rental contract, hotel booking, or host letter

  6. University Degree (Recognized)

    University degree recognized in Germany (check anabin database)

  7. Employment Contract

    Employment contract with German employer meeting salary threshold (€45,300 or €41,042 for shortage occupations)

  8. Degree Recognition (Anerkennung)

    Recognition of your degree from anabin or ZAB if not from EU

Note: This is general document guidance for organizing your case file, not legal advice. Document requirements change; always verify the current list against the official government source before you submit.

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Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for EU Blue Card (Germany)?
This checklist lists 8 document types for the EU Blue Card case file — 8 required. The full list, with what each item means, is below.
How many documents are required vs optional for EU Blue Card?
8 of the 8 listed document types are required; 0 are optional or apply only in certain cases.
Can I track my EU Blue Card documents in one place?
Yes — save this checklist to your Hijraah case file to mark each document pending, uploaded, or verified as you gather it.