Published on December 19th, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we look forward to see what 2025 will bring. As usual, a number of thresholds are updated with the New Year, read on to find out more

Health insurance

Private health insurance is only available to those with a certain minimum annual salary. From 1st January 2025, this will be €73,800, an increase from the previous threshold of €69,300. Only those who earn this much or more have the option of enrolling in private health insurance.

EU Blue Card

The current threshold for an EU Blue Card in 2024 is a gross annual salary of at least € 45,300. This corresponds to a monthly salary of 3775 euros. From 1st January 2025, a monthly salary of 4025 euros will be necessary in order to qualify for a Blue Card. This corresponds to a gross annual salary of 48,300 euros.

EU Blue Card for Shortage Occupations

In 2024, an income of 3,420 euros gross per month is sufficient to qualify for a Blue Card if you work in one of the shortage occupations. These are those professions for which there are not enough workers in Germany. These include mathematicians, architects, engineers and specialists in information and communication technology. This threshold will also increase from 1st January 2025. The required monthly salary will be 3,646.64 euros gross per month or an annual income of 43,759.80 euros gross.

Further Assistance

Would you like to find out more about what is new in 2025? Or would you like assistance applying for an EU Blue Card? Are you not sure if your employment is considered to be a shortage occupation? If you would like help with any of these topics, do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Expats Guide, we will be happy to help!

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