E se não tiver diploma universitário?

Under the revised EU directive 2021/1883, IT workers (system analysts, software developers, web developers, database specialists, network engineers) can substitute 5+ years of relevant experience for a university degree. This applies in DE, AT, NL, BE, FR (with sub-categories) and most other implementing countries since 2024. For non-IT roles, a recognised degree is mandatory — academic recognition (anerkennung-in-deutschland.de for DE) usually takes 4-8 weeks.

Quanto demora o processo Cartão Azul?

Typical timeline: 4-12 weeks at the destination country's embassy/consulate. Germany has a 'Fast-Track' process for shortage occupations that can complete in 4-6 weeks if the employer pre-applies via Make it in Germany. Fastest in 2026: Portugal AIMA (often 4-8 weeks), Poland (6-12 weeks). Slowest: France consulates (8-16 weeks), Spain UGE (8-14 weeks). Plan to start at least 4 months before your intended start date.

Posso mudar-me para outro país UE com o Cartão Azul?

Yes — after 12 months of legal residence in your first Blue Card country, you can apply for a Blue Card in a second EU member state under simplified rules (no need for a new academic recognition or new contract approval). After 5 years of cumulative legal stay across multiple member states, you qualify for the EU Long-Term Residence Permit, valid in all member states with full work and family reunification rights.

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Verificador limite salarial Cartão Azul UE

Escolhe país, insere o bruto anual oferecido, indica se a função está na lista de carência — mostramos imediatamente se a oferta cumpre o limite do Cartão Azul UE (ou Critical Skills Permit irlandês), a diferença exata e os passos adicionais do visto. Atualizado para 2026.

⚠ Verificação do limite — não é aconselhamento de imigração

PaísSalário anual bruto na oferta

EUR/year

De mensal: mensal × 14 (com subsídios de férias e Natal)

A função está na lista de carência?

Sim — carência (€43,759)Não — função regular (€48,300)

⚠ Isto é uma verificação de limite

O salário é um dos vários requisitos. O Cartão Azul UE exige também: diploma universitário reconhecido (ou 5+ anos de experiência para IT em alguns países), contrato vinculativo ≥6 meses, registo criminal limpo, passaporte válido, comprovativo de alojamento.

Veredito

🟢 Qualifica Cartão Azul UE

Limite aplicável

€48,300

regular role

O teu salário oferecido

€50,715

Diferença ao limite

+€2,415

105.0% do limite

Como funciona o Cartão Azul neste país

Germany operates the EU Blue Card under §18b AufenthG. Standard threshold for 2026 is €48,300 gross/year.
Shortage-occupation threshold (€43,759 in 2026) applies to IT, engineering, math/natural sciences, and university-level academic shortage roles. The classification is updated yearly by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA-X list).
After 33 months of qualifying employment, you can apply for Niederlassungserlaubnis (permanent residence). Reduced to 21 months with B1 German.
Family reunification is straightforward — your spouse can work without restriction from day one of arrival.

Profissões de carência reconhecidas

IT specialists (system analysts, software developers, web/multimedia developers, database designers, networks)
Engineering professionals (mechanical, electrical, civil, mining, chemical)
Mathematicians, statisticians and natural-science professionals
University-level academic occupations in shortage
Medical doctors (Humanmediziner) — separate process via approbation
Nursing professionals (with limits — usually qualified-worker visa instead)

Notas sobre o teu veredito

Salary of €50,715 EXCEEDS the regular threshold of €48,300 by €2,415 (105.0% of threshold).

⚠ Avisos importantes

Salary is only ONE requirement. You also need: a recognised university degree (or 5+ years of equivalent experience for IT roles in some countries), a binding employment contract for at least 6 months, and a clean criminal record.
Threshold values are updated each calendar year by the national authority. Check the official source for the current-year exact figure before applying.

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Aviso legal

WorkDaten provides this Blue Card threshold checker for informational purposes only. Threshold values reflect the publicly available figures for January 2026 and are updated annually by each member state. We do NOT provide immigration advice. Even meeting the salary criterion does not guarantee a successful visa application — each national immigration office reviews degrees, contracts, criminal record, public-health status and other factors. Always consult a licensed immigration lawyer or your destination country's national authority before relying on this tool for any decision. We accept no liability for visa outcomes.

Limites Cartão Azul UE 2026 em síntese

The EU Blue Card is the most popular skilled-worker visa for non-EU professionals in Europe. Each member state implements the EU directive 2009/50/EC (revised by 2021/1883) with its own salary threshold, expressed as a multiple of the country's average annual gross salary (typically 1.0× for shortage occupations, 1.5× for regular roles).

2026 thresholds for the 10 covered countries: Germany €48,300 / €43,759 (shortage), Austria €45,595, France €53,837, Netherlands €60,612 / €44,256 (under 30), Belgium €55,000, Italy €33,500, Spain €40,690 / €33,908, Poland €20,500 (lowest in EU), Portugal €27,000. Ireland is not in the Blue Card scheme but operates the Critical Skills Employment Permit at €38,000.

Beyond the salary threshold, every successful Blue Card application also needs: a recognised university degree (or 5+ years of equivalent experience for IT roles in some countries — this is the new EU directive 2021/1883 flexibility), a binding contract for at least 6 months, a clean criminal record from your country of origin, valid passport and accommodation evidence. The application typically takes 4-12 weeks at the destination country's embassy or migration office.

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