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France and Germany are both highly sought after destinations for higher studies by international students. France has 31 entrants in the QS World University rankings for 2020, 10 of which rank amongst the world?s top 300 while Germany has the honor of having one university ranked among the world?s best in every major city. 13 German universities are ranked among the world?s top 250 and 30 are ranked among the top 500. The numbers are evidence enough that both these countries are established members of the elite higher education club in the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

France and Germany are both members of the EU as well, an organization that comprises 27 member countries, and was founded to ease the passage of people, goods and information between these nations. This also means that students looking to settle down in these countries after their studies have options available to them that they won?t find anywhere else in the world. This article seeks to provide information regarding the EU Blue Card and other permanent residency options for students looking to stay back in France and Germany after completing their studies. \"Study<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Residency in Europe – EU Blue Card <\/b><\/h2>\n

An EU Blue Card functions as a residence permit for qualified candidates from non-EU countries to enter and remain in the EU country of their choice to seek employment. The permit will allow you to enter, re-enter and stay in the country that issued your card for as long as it is valid. EU Blue Card holders are treated the same way as citizens of the country where they have settled but they can only look for employment in their chosen fields. <\/span>The EU Blue Card is one of the primary avenues towards gaining permanent residence in the EU for foreign graduates.<\/span> The following countries issue EU Blue Cards: <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Austria<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Belgium<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Bulgaria<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Croatia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Cyprus<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Czech Republic<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Estonia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Finland<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. France<\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Germany<\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. Greece<\/strong><\/li>\n
  12. Hungary<\/strong><\/li>\n
  13. Italy<\/strong><\/li>\n
  14. Latvia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  15. Lithuania<\/strong><\/li>\n
  16. Luxembourg<\/strong><\/li>\n
  17. Malta<\/strong><\/li>\n
  18. Netherlands<\/strong><\/li>\n
  19. Poland<\/strong><\/li>\n
  20. Portugal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  21. Romania<\/strong><\/li>\n
  22. Slovakia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  23. Slovenia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  24. Spain<\/strong><\/li>\n
  25. Sweden<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The EU Blue Card is highly sought after due to the benefits it provides like long-term validity, freedom of movement within the EU, opportunity to bring your family over and a gateway to eventual permanent residence in the issuing country. This is why many international students aim to qualify for the EU Blue Card after they graduate. However, students should be wary as employers often ask for proof of work experience along with relevant university qualifications. <\/span>Read <\/b>Study in Germany after 12<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    International students cannot apply for an EU Blue Card if they are still under the duration of their student visa. But, if you find a job during your studies that fulfils the eligibility criteria for the EU Blue Card, you can submit your application as soon as you finish your degree. If you don?t find a job during your studies, you can still apply for a residence permit that will allow you to stay back in the country for 12-18 months (depending on your host country?s rules and regulations) that will let you find a job. The eligibility criteria for EU Blue Card for students are: <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Your country should be on the list of eligible<\/span> countries<\/span><\/a> for the EU Blue Card. <\/span><\/li>\n
    2. You must have at least a Bachelor?s degree from an EU university or a recognized institute abroad.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. You must have at least 5 years of work experience in the field relevant to your job application. Work experience can sometimes substitute for university degrees, but in the majority of cases, employers ask for work experience along with relevant qualifications. <\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Your work contract or job offer should be for at least one year for a position that requires skilled qualifications or there?s a shortage of EU candidates for the position. Your employer also has to show proof that they advertised the position intensely within the EU for 10 days minimum. <\/span><\/li>\n
    5. You must have a salary that is 1.5 times the national average of your host country. For positions that are undergoing a skill shortage, the salary requirement is 1.2 times the national average. <\/span><\/li>\n
    6. You must have been paying health insurance costs and relevant social taxes and fees in your host country. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You have to submit the application for the card from within the EU state you want to work in. Depending on your location, you will have to go to the relevant authority to start the process. For example, if you are applying for a card from Germany, you will have to submit your application at the Foreigners Registration Office or <\/span>Ausl?nderbeh?rde. <\/span><\/i>Read <\/b>Study in France in English<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

      Benefits of EU Blue Card<\/b><\/h3>\n

      The following are some of the benefits of the EU Blue Card: <\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Long-term Validity<\/b> ? The Blue Card is issued for a period of 4 years at a time, depending upon the duration of your work contract\/offer. <\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Freedom of Movement<\/b> ? You can freely travel to all EU countries as a tourist for 90 days in a 6-month period. You can also remain out of the country for a year without risking losing your residency permit.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Family Reunification<\/b> ? An EU Blue Card also allows you to bring your immediate family with you and allows them to work in any occupation with a work permit and they do not have to pass a language proficiency test to join you. <\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Permanent Residency<\/b> ? You can apply for a full permanent residency in your EU host state after 33 months. This time limit is reduced to 21 months if you can show B1 level language proficiency in the official language of your host country. \"Study<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Residency in Europe ? Long Term EU Residence Permit <\/b><\/h2>\n

        The EU long-term residence permit allows permanent residence to foreign nationals who have lived in an EU country for more than 5 years. <\/span>An EU residence permit is valid until further notice. In other words, its period of validity is not limited. <\/span>To apply for an EU residence permit as a foreign national, you must meet the following eligibility criteria: <\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. You must have been living in the EU country you are applying to for a period of 5 years.  <\/span><\/li>\n
        2. You have to demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support yourself and any dependents that might be living with you. <\/span><\/li>\n
        3. You need to demonstrate B1 or higher level of language proficiency in the official language of the country you are applying to. <\/span><\/li>\n
        4. You must have basic knowledge of the legal and social system of your host country. <\/span><\/li>\n
        5. You must have sufficient and legal living accommodations for yourself and any dependents that might be accompanying you.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          You need to apply for a long-term EU residence permit at the immigration offices of the country you are residing in and the application process should be done while your current temporary residence permit\/visa is still valid. Since there is no interview during the application process for this permit, your chances of success in securing it depend upon the documents you submit during the process. The mandatory documents required during the application process are: <\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. A valid passport<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. One photo according to the Schengen photo rules<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Color copies of the passport pages that show all your personal information along with any stickers or stamps you might have attached within. <\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Evidence of your residence within the country for 5 years; the following certificates are applicable: <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n