German visa and Blue Card process [closed]

1. How long does it take to get a blue card in Germany?
2. How long can I stay outside Germany with blue card?
3. Is Germany issuing tourist visas now?
4. How long can I stay in Germany after my student visa expires?
5. What is the minimum salary to get blue card in Germany?
6. Is it easy to get blue card in Germany?
7. Can I work in Austria with German blue card?
8. What happens if my blue card expires?
9. Can you lose German permanent residency?
10. Can I bring my boyfriend to Germany?
11. Can I bring my girlfriend to Germany?
12. Is German visa easy to get?

How long does it take to get a blue card in Germany?

Immigration service approves and issues the blue card within days to weeks, depending on the backlog of applications. Maximum processing time is three months. The blue card is issued for a maximum term of four years. The job contract term is leading for the initial term of the blue card.

How long can I stay outside Germany with blue card?

Holders of an EU Blue Card may stay outside Germany for up to twelve months without losing entitlement to an EU Blue Card. Under certain conditions, residence periods of holders of an EU Blue Card in several EU member states may also be considered for granting long-term Resident EU-Permit.

Is Germany issuing tourist visas now?

Visa applications will only be accepted or visas issued as an exception if the intended entry is absolutely necessary. Due to the pandemic, the German Missions in the U.S. can only provide a limited number of appointments. Please schedule an appointment only if you are exempted from the travel restrictions.

How long can I stay in Germany after my student visa expires?

If a foreigner completes a university degree in Germany then they are usually given up to 18 months to stay and look for a job in their field without needing a work visa or job seekers visa.

What is the minimum salary to get blue card in Germany?

A reduced minimum annual gross salary of 44,304 Euros applies to employment in the occupational fields of mathematics, computer science, the natural sciences, engineering and human medicine (not including dentistry) (as of 2021 - the salary thresholds are readjusted for each calendar year).

Is it easy to get blue card in Germany?

To qualify for the Blue Card an applicant must have a university or college degree and an employment contract with a German company that pays a salary of at least €56,800 per year (2021). ... The Blue Card may initially be valid for up to four years.

Can I work in Austria with German blue card?

In case of visa requirement you have to apply for a visa D (Visum D) in order to enter Austria and collect the residence title. The EU Blue Card entitles you to fixed-term settlement and employment with a specific employer. It is issued for a validity of 24 months.

What happens if my blue card expires?

If a person's blue card has expired (or is about to expire) and they intend to continue working in child-related employment regulated by the Act, they must complete a blue card renewal application and lodge it with the Commission.

Can you lose German permanent residency?

Expiration of permanent residency

If you leave Germany for a period of more than six months, your permanent settlement permit will expire. If you hold an EU permanent residence permit, it will expire after a 12-month stay outside the European Union.

Can I bring my boyfriend to Germany?

Whatever you are an EU/EEA or third-country national moving to Germany, your EU boyfriend can join you without any requirements and limitations. The freedom of movement gives him the right to travel and stay in all European countries without the need to apply for a visa or work permit.

Can I bring my girlfriend to Germany?

To be allowed to enter Germany, unmarried couples must produce the following documents: an invitation from the partner who lives in Germany. a declaration of the existence of the relationship, signed by both partners. and proof of previous visits in the form of passport stamps, travel documents or airline tickets.

Is German visa easy to get?

Most of our customers unanimously agree that German consulate is the easiest to apply for Schengen visa among all countries. In fact, if you are applying for the tourist visa in German counter at VFS, you don't even have to attend for the interview at the German consulate.