HR Glossary

What is Blue Card (EU / Germany)?

A work and residence permit issued under EU Directive 2021/1883 to highly qualified non-EU nationals with a university degree and a job offer meeting minimum salary thresholds, granting the right to live and work in the issuing EU member state with a fast track to permanent residency.

Why it matters in hiring

Blue Card (EU / Germany) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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• Boolean Search
• Boomerang Employee

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