Jobbatical’s settle-in services ensure a smooth landing—from finding housing and registering with local authorities to setting up tax and healthcare. We help your talent feel at home, fast.

Absolutely. We help Blue Card holders bring their family members with them by guiding them through dependent visa applications and settlement procedures.

Yes! Jobbatical’s platform allows you to digitally manage every step of the Blue Card application process—from uploading required documents to tracking application progress in real time. It centralizes communication and keeps everything transparent for both HR teams and relocating talent.

Jobbatical’s relocation platform guides both employers and talent through the entire Blue Card process—from document collection and translations to submission and communication with immigration authorities.

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly skilled non-EU citizens. To qualify, applicants typically need a higher education degree, a job offer with a certain minimum salary, and a work contract in an EU country.

The fee is approximately €100–140 (varies by state), paid by the employee to the foreigners’ authority. Employers may incur indirect costs (e.g., legal support or relocation assistance), but there’s no direct employer fee unless they choose to cover the application cost.

Yes, after 12 months of employment  they can change employers without prior approval. Before that, they need permission from the foreigners’ authority. HRs should notify the authority of the change and provide the new contract details to ensure compliance.

Employer needs to provide a signed employment contract (minimum 6 months), a job description matching the candidate’s qualifications, and proof of the offered salary meeting the threshold. For regulated professions (e.g., medicine), a practice license may also be required. The candidate handles personal documents like their degree and passport.  

If employment ends, the EU Blue Card remains valid for 3 months, giving the employee time to find a new job. HRs must inform the foreigners’ authority promptly. If no new job is secured, the employee may need to leave Germany unless another residence permit applies.