Nigerian EU Blue Card Germany
Blaue Karte EU
Visa fee
€75
Processing time
30–90 days
Requirements
7 documents
Validity
48 months
Work rights
Full-time employment with the sponsoring employer only. After 27 months (or 21 months with B1 German), eligible for permanent residence.
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Requirements Checklist(7 items)
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- Valid PassportdocumentRequired
- Biometric Passport PhotosbiometricRequired
- University Degree (recognised in Germany)documentRequired
- Employment Contract or Binding Job OfferdocumentRequired
- Health InsurancehealthRequired
- Completed Visa Application FormdocumentRequired
- CV / ResumedocumentRequired
Step-by-Step Application Timeline
Follow these steps in order to complete your EU Blue Card application.
Valid Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages.
Biometric Passport Photos
2 recent biometric photos (35 × 45 mm, neutral expression, light grey/white background).
University Degree (recognised in Germany)
Degree recognised by anabin database or assessed by KMK/ZAB. Must be equivalent to a German university degree.
Tip: Check your degree on anabin.kmk.org before applying. If not listed, request a ZAB equivalence assessment (takes 2–3 months).
Employment Contract or Binding Job Offer
Signed contract with a German employer. Minimum salary: €45,300/year (or €41,041.80 for shortage occupations like IT, engineering, medicine).
Tip: If your salary is between €41,042 and €45,300, your occupation must be on the Federal Employment Agency's shortage list.
Health Insurance
Proof of health insurance coverage valid from your arrival date in Germany.
Tip: Most employers enroll you in statutory health insurance (GKV) automatically. Bring travel insurance to cover the gap until enrollment.
Completed Visa Application Form
Signed national visa application form (Antrag auf Erteilung eines nationalen Visums).
CV / Resume
Up-to-date CV in English or German showing your education and professional experience.
Tip: Use a standard European CV format (Europass). Include exact dates and job titles.
Timeline Simulator
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Document gathering
Mar 29, 2026 — Apr 26, 2026 (14–28 days)
Appointment booking
Apr 26, 2026 — May 10, 2026 (7–14 days)
Application submission
May 10, 2026
Processing period
May 10, 2026 — Aug 8, 2026 (30–90 days)
Estimated decision
Jun 9, 2026
Total estimated timeline
51–132 days
From start of preparation to decision (Mar 29, 2026 → Aug 8, 2026)
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