The Cabinet today greenlighted legislative amendments that outline the processes for acquiring the EU Blue Card.
These changes address the entry and residency requirements for third-country nationals seeking high-skilled employment within the European Union.
Proposed by the Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, the adjustments seek to establish a more adaptable framework for the entry and stay of highly skilled workers from non-EU nations. Notably, the revisions introduce more flexible regulations aimed at attracting skilled professionals to the EU.
This includes relaxed entry prerequisites, strengthened rights, and streamlined mobility and work opportunities within the Union.
Moreover, the revamped procedure provides clarity on the term “high specialisation,” stipulating the possession of a tertiary education degree lasting a minimum of three years.
Directors and professionals within the information and communication technologies sector have the option of showcasing relevant professional experience of at least three years within the seven years preceding their application for the Blue Card.
According to an official announcement, these changes align with the government’s strategy of encouraging legal migration as a measure for managing immigration and supplanting irregular migration.
The EU Blue Card has been coveted as Europe’s answer to the US Green Card.
The EU Blue Card is a work- and residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals. The European Blue Card provides comprehensive socio-economic rights and a path towards permanent residence and EU citizenship.
You can find more information about it here.
