Statement of Comparability for an EU Blue Card

Do you have a job offer in Germany and plan to apply for an EU Blue Card at your immigration authority? A Statement of Comparability proves that your university degree is comparable to a German university degree.

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The EU Blue Card (§18b Paragraph 2 AufenthG) is a residence title for for skilled workers from abroad who have a university degree and would like to work in Germany. To apply for an EU Blue Card, you have to prove that your foreign university degree is comparable to a German university degree. You can use a Statement of Comparability as proof.

For more information about the EU Blue Card, visit the German government's website for foreign skilled workers.

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Faster processing of Statements of Comparability

We would like to help you get your EU Blue Card as quickly as possible. Our goal is to issue your Statement of Comparability after 2 weeks

How can I make sure my application is processed quickly?

We need your help to make sure we can complete your application within the expedited 2-week deadline:

A Statement of Comparability required for an EU Blue Card is usually issued two weeks after we have received the fee. We need your help to make sure we can complete your application within this deadline:

  • When applying online, make sure you state that you need a Statement of Comparability for an EU Blue Card.
     
  • Submit all the documents required for an application.
     
  • One of the required documents is your new German employment contract. It has to be signed by your employer and by yourself. If you do not have an employment contract yet, please submit a letter of intent signed by your future employer.
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