Dears, an expat working in another EU state, currently holding EU blue card for 3 years/ Turkish , what are the the requirements for transferring work location to Germany assuming that an employment contract has been secured from a company in Germany, does the visa-D and immigration processes remain as is regardless where the expat comes from, any approximation on process duration and whether current blue card was taken into considerations, thanks in dance !
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Dear durbinar thank you for your valuable question!
As a blue card holder you have advantages. Regardless of the citizenship - I assume, in your case it is Turkish - a person who is holding a blue card from another EU state for at least 18 months can apply for a new employment in Germany after their arrival. This means that there is no need to go through a visa process from abroad and the blue card holder can apply in German at the local foreigners department, if one meets all the requirements:
- an acknowledged university degree (you can check that on the database, Anabin
- a signed work contract or a job offer
- a position, which is adequate to your studies
- at least a specific amount of annual gros income (58.400€, for some occupations: 45.552€)
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As a quick heads up: applying in Germany isn't always the fastest way to get the new work permit in Germany. Please note, that you can only apply at the German foreigners department after your arrival and registration in the local city hall. There is no possibility to apply at the local foreigners department from abroad. Currently most of the foreigners departments in Germany are overloaded with work, which might lead to long waiting times to get an appointment and you are not allowed to work without an approval from the foreigners department. If you want to start your position right after your arrival, it is recommended to apply through the German embassy/consulate in your current city.
Lastly, I cannot give you any approximate timeline because this depends on various factors: the city you are planning to live in, the duration of your flat search you will need, the workload of the authorities and the availability of appointments.
On Handbook Germany, you can read more about the EU blue card. Please let me know if you have further questions.
great, good and clear answer, Many thanks !