European Blue Card
Who it's for: Highly qualified non-EU workers with a degree and a work contract, who get a Blue Card through the regional work-permit procedure.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Minimum education: Bachelor's degree
- Salary threshold: €4,748
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary threshold | €4,748 | — | economy-employment.brusselsOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Work contract for at least a 6-month period.”
Minimum educationBachelor's degreeOfficial wording
“Higher education degree that necessitated 3 years of study.”
Salary threshold€4,748Official wording
“European Blue Card 4.748,00 € 4.748,00 € 100%”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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