Holders can bring their spouse and minor children to Germany. Family members may also receive work permits, allowing them to join the workforce. Holders who received their first Blue Card EU after the 1st of March, 2024, their parents or parents in law are also eligible for family reunion.

As of 2025, the minimum gross annual salary for IT specialists is €43,759.80. This threshold is lower than that of the standard EU Blue Card, reflecting Germany’s high demand for IT professionals. HR teams must ensure job offers meet or exceed this amount to qualify.

No strict language skills are required. While German proficiency can help with integration and certain roles, it’s not mandatory for the Blue Card itself—especially if the job relies on English or other languages. This flexibility is a boon for recruiting international IT talent

While the standard EU Blue Card applies to a wide range of highly skilled professionals, the IT Specialist version focuses solely on IT roles. It is the only Blue Card EU type without a requirement of university degree education level. It may feature:  

✅A lower salary threshold (compared to other professions under the standard Blue Card).

✅Potentially streamlined application processes to meet the urgent demand for IT skills.