The EU Blue Card is a temporary residence permit. It was granted for a limited period of time. You can apply for an extension of the EU Blue Card if you want to continue your employment beyond the period of validity of your EU Blue Card.

Apply for the extension of your EU Blue Card at least eight weeks before the expiry of the time limit at the immigration authority responsible for your place of residence.

The same conditions apply to the renewal of the EU Blue Card as to the issuance. In particular, you should be able to present an employment contract with a certain minimum salary and work in a position that is appropriate to your qualifications.

If you were obliged to attend an integration course when you first issued your residence permit, this will be taken into account when renewing your residence permit. If you have not yet taken part in an integration course, the Foreigners' Registration Office may reject your application for an extension of your residence permit. If you have not yet completed the integration course, the residence permit will only be extended by one year until you successfully complete it or provide proof that your integration into social life has taken place elsewhere.

In the event of an extension, your EU Blue Card will be limited again.

The Blue Card is renewed for a maximum of four years. If the duration of the employment contract is less than four years, the EU Blue Card will be extended for the duration of the employment contract plus three months.

The Blue Card cannot be renewed if this has already been excluded at the time of issue or the last renewal.