Germany Raises 2026 EU Blue Card Salary Floor to €50,700 – What Employers Need to Know
A 16 April explainer confirms that Germany’s indexed EU Blue Card thresholds for 2026 are €50,700 (standard) and €45,934.20 (shortage occupations, new graduates, IT specialists). Consulates apply the figure valid on the **decision** date, catching out contracts signed under 2025 rules. Multinationals should audit salary offers immediately and adjust budgets to avoid refusals and project delays.
Apr 17, 2026
