Can I convert my Schengen Visa into an EU Blue Card?

Can I convert my Schengen Visa into an EU Blue Card?

Yes, converting your Schengen Visa into an EU Blue card may be possible under certain conditions. The primary requirement for the conversion is for the applicant to have a valid Schengen visa. The EU Blue Card, a type of work and residence permit, is only issued to candidates who fulfill all the stated requirements. Germany, however, offers an exception in such cases, where the Schengen visa holder can extend their stay in the country to qualify for a Blue card. For example, suppose you have entered Germany on a Schengen visa and are looking for an extended stay in the country for long-term residence purposes. In that case, you may qualify under the German Residence Act. According to one of the exceptions in the Residence Act, a foreign national can acquire a residence permit if they have a valid and registered Schengen visa. The only condition is that they can gain the right to residence only after entering the country.
 

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Requirements to convert Schengen Visa to an EU Blue Card

To be able to convert to an EU Blue Card, the applicant must first have a valid Schengen visa. Given below are some of the criteria that must be fulfilled for converting a Schengen visa into an EU Blue Card:

• The need for the special residence title must emerge after you enter into the country (Germany)
• The residence permit requirements must be met ( Requirements may vary based on the purpose of your residence title)
• The 4 main conditions listed below for a residence permit as per the German Residence Act must be met:
• A valid passport
• Proof of accommodation
• Have a verified proof of nationality and identity
• Must have a clear criminal record

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If foreign nationals visiting Germany with a Schengen visa receive an employment contract or a job offer while possessing a valid university degree that matches the job role, they can apply for an EU Blue Card as a right of residence under the German Residence Act. The other EU Blue Card requirements must also be fulfilled.
 

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