Build Your Career in Germany with EU Blue Card
Fast residency, strong career, legal security
Manage the EU Blue Card process from start to finish with KLC Consulting. We clarify the process with current salary thresholds, ANABIN/ZAB equivalence planning, and application strategy.
What is the EU Blue Card?
The EU Blue Card is a special residence and work permit for qualified professionals in Germany. With the right application, permanent residence and family reunification processes are accelerated.
Fast path to permanent residence
Apply for permanent residence in 21 months with B1 German, 33 months with A1.
Family reunification benefits
Faster process for spouse and children, no language requirement in many cases.
EU mobility
Easier transition to other EU countries after 18 months.
Strong job security
Additional time to find new employment if you lose your job.
Note: The EU Blue Card is different from Turkey's "Mavi Kart".
Salary Eligibility Calculator
Check eligibility with gross salary and occupation information.
If you graduated within the last 3 years, a lower salary threshold applies
The KLC Consulting Difference
Realistic process planning
Official timelines differ from actual ones. KLC Consulting helps you plan your start date with a realistic schedule.
ANABIN and equivalence expertise
Your university status (H+, H+/-, H-) is correctly analyzed. Missing documents are identified from the start.
German health insurance solutions
We offer solutions to break the cycle of "no address, no insurance, no visa".
Consulate and authority coordination
Documents are prepared completely, additional document requests are handled quickly.
Full Turkish language support
You receive Turkish support throughout the process. German documents are prepared by us.
Post-approval guidance
We guide you through steps like Anmeldung, bank, residence card appointment.
Application requirements
Qualified job offer
Employment contract from an employer registered in Germany for a qualified position.
Salary threshold
48,300 EUR for general occupations, 43,759.80 EUR for shortage occupations (2025).
Recognized diploma
Bachelor/Master recognition through ANABIN or ZAB equivalence.
German health insurance
Insurance document meeting German standards required for visa application.
Advantageous professions
IT
- Software developer
- System administration
- Data science
Engineering
- Mechanical engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Civil engineer
Healthcare
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Physiotherapist
Natural sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
Realistic process timeline
Preparation Phase (2-4 weeks)
- -Employment contract and document review
- -ANABIN/ZAB review
- -Insurance planning
Consulate Application (1-2 weeks)
- -iDATA appointment organization
- -Application file submission
- -Fee payments
Evaluation Process (8-12 weeks)
- -Consulate and Ausländerbehörde review
- -Quick response to additional document requests
Entry to Germany and Card (4-6 weeks)
- -Anmeldung
- -Ausländerbehörde appointment
- -Blue Card issuance
Required Documents Checklist
Progress increases as you check off documents.
Cost breakdown
Official fees and mandatory costs
- Consulate visa fee: 75 EUR
- iDATA service fee: 32.81 EUR
- iDATA waiting list: 7.80 EUR
- Translation and notary costs (varies per document)
Turkish citizens receive discounts on EU Blue Card fees. KLC Consulting clarifies the process before application.
Recognition of Turkish universities
What is ANABIN?
ANABIN shows the recognition status of foreign diplomas in Germany.
- H+ : Diploma automatically recognized
- H+/- : Department-based review required
- H- : ZAB equivalence required
Search Your University
E.g.: Boğaziçi, METU, ITU...
Bogazici Universitesi
ANABIN status
Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (ODTU)
ANABIN status
Istanbul Teknik Universitesi (ITU)
ANABIN status
Hacettepe Universitesi
ANABIN status
Bilkent Universitesi
ANABIN status
Koc Universitesi
ANABIN status
Sabanci Universitesi
ANABIN status
Istanbul Universitesi
ANABIN status
Ankara Universitesi
ANABIN status
Ege Universitesi
ANABIN status
Gazi Universitesi
ANABIN status
Dokuz Eylul Universitesi
ANABIN status
Marmara Universitesi
ANABIN status
Cukurova Universitesi
ANABIN status
Selcuk Universitesi
ANABIN status
Akdeniz Universitesi
ANABIN status
Erciyes Universitesi
ANABIN status
Ataturk Universitesi
ANABIN status
Karadeniz Teknik Universitesi
ANABIN status
Firat Universitesi
ANABIN status
Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi
ANABIN status
Uludag Universitesi
ANABIN status
Anadolu Universitesi
ANABIN status
Cumhuriyet Universitesi
ANABIN status
Dicle Universitesi
ANABIN status
Gaziantep Universitesi
ANABIN status
Inonu Universitesi
ANABIN status
Yildiz Teknik Universitesi
ANABIN status
Pamukkale Universitesi
ANABIN status
Suleyman Demirel Universitesi
ANABIN status
Trakya Universitesi
ANABIN status
Mersin Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kocaeli Universitesi
ANABIN status
Sakarya Universitesi
ANABIN status
Gebze Teknik Universitesi
ANABIN status
Balikesir Universitesi
ANABIN status
Nigde Omer Halisdemir Universitesi
ANABIN status
Afyon Kocatepe Universitesi
ANABIN status
Adnan Menderes Universitesi
ANABIN status
Celal Bayar Universitesi
ANABIN status
Abant Izzet Baysal Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kafkas Universitesi
ANABIN status
Mugla Sitki Kocman Universitesi
ANABIN status
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart Universitesi
ANABIN status
Dumlupinar Universitesi
ANABIN status
Eskisehir Osmangazi Universitesi
ANABIN status
Harran Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kirikkale Universitesi
ANABIN status
Mustafa Kemal Universitesi
ANABIN status
Necmettin Erbakan Universitesi
ANABIN status
Sivas Cumhuriyet Universitesi
ANABIN status
Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi
ANABIN status
Adiyaman Universitesi
ANABIN status
Aksaray Universitesi
ANABIN status
Artvin Coruh Universitesi
ANABIN status
Bartin Universitesi
ANABIN status
Bayburt Universitesi
ANABIN status
Bingol Universitesi
ANABIN status
Bitlis Eren Universitesi
ANABIN status
Bozok Universitesi
ANABIN status
Duzce Universitesi
ANABIN status
Giresun Universitesi
ANABIN status
Hitit Universitesi
ANABIN status
Igdir Universitesi
ANABIN status
Karabuk Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kastamonu Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kilis 7 Aralik Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kirklareli Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
ANABIN status
Namik Kemal Universitesi
ANABIN status
Ordu Universitesi
ANABIN status
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Universitesi
ANABIN status
Siirt Universitesi
ANABIN status
Sinop Universitesi
ANABIN status
Sirnak Universitesi
ANABIN status
Tekirdag Namik Kemal Universitesi
ANABIN status
Tunceli Universitesi
ANABIN status
Usak Universitesi
ANABIN status
Yalova Universitesi
ANABIN status
Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit Universitesi
ANABIN status
Istanbul Bilgi Universitesi
ANABIN status
Istanbul Kultur Universitesi
ANABIN status
Bahcesehir Universitesi
ANABIN status
Ozyegin Universitesi
ANABIN status
Isik Universitesi
ANABIN status
Kadir Has Universitesi
ANABIN status
Maltepe Universitesi
ANABIN status
Yeditepe Universitesi
ANABIN status
Beykent Universitesi
ANABIN status
Dogus Universitesi
ANABIN status
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif Universitesi
ANABIN status
Halic Universitesi
ANABIN status
Istanbul Arel Universitesi
ANABIN status
Istanbul Aydin Universitesi
ANABIN status
Istanbul Esenyurt Universitesi
ANABIN status
Istanbul Ticaret Universitesi
ANABIN status
Mef Universitesi
ANABIN status
Piri Reis Universitesi
ANABIN status
Turk Hava Kurumu Universitesi
ANABIN status
Ufuk Universitesi
ANABIN status
Atilim Universitesi
ANABIN status
Baskent Universitesi
ANABIN status
Cankaya Universitesi
ANABIN status
TED Universitesi
ANABIN status
TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Universitesi
ANABIN status
Cag Universitesi
ANABIN status
Izmir Ekonomi Universitesi
ANABIN status
Yasar Universitesi
ANABIN status
Abdullah Gul Universitesi
ANABIN status
Meliksah Universitesi
ANABIN status
ZAB Statement of Comparability
If not in ANABIN list, ZAB equivalence application is required.
EU Blue Card vs other visas
| Feature | EU Blue Card | Work Visa | Opportunity Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence time | 21-33 months | 5 years | None |
| Salary threshold | 43,759.80 - 48,300 EUR | None (market) | None |
| Job offer required | Yes | Yes | No |
| Family reunification | Fast | Yes | No |
| EU mobility | After 18 months | Limited | No |
Success stories
Mehmet A.
Software Developer, Berlin
"I was lost in the ANABIN process. The KLC Consulting team clarified which documents were needed. In 4 months, I had my Blue Card."
Şebnem Y.
Data Scientist, Munich
"Other consultants said 8 weeks, KLC Consulting explained the realistic process. We planned accordingly and progressed stress-free."
Burak K.
Mechanical Engineer, Stuttgart
"I was stuck on insurance. KLC Consulting solved this problem and the application proceeded smoothly."
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic questions about EU Blue Card
Start your EU Blue Card journey
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