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Shortage occupations — Germany

EU Blue Card shortage occupations, §18g(1) sentence 2 no. 1 of the Residence Act (AufenthG). Applicants in these groups qualify for a Blue Card at the reduced salary threshold.

  • Managers in manufacturing, mining, construction and distribution132
  • Information and communications technology managers133
  • Managers of professional and specialist services134
  • Science and engineering professionals21
  • Medical doctors221
  • Nursing and midwifery professionals222
  • Veterinarians225
  • Other health professionals (including dentists and pharmacists)226
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  • Teaching professionals23
  • Information and communications technology professionals25

Being on this list does not by itself make you eligible. Salary floors, qualification recognition and — on most routes — an employer still apply.

Bundesministerium der Justiz — Gesetze im Internet · read 2026-08

All shortage occupations in Germany

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