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Is my degree recognised in Germany? anabin, ZAB and the Blue Card
When you need formal recognition, how to check your university in anabin, and what to do if your degree isn't listed.
Visa & Blue Card
EU Blue Card Germany 2026: salary thresholds and how to check a job offer
The 2026 Blue Card minimum salaries (€50,700 and €45,934.20), who qualifies for the lower threshold, and how to check whether a job offer is enough.
Official sources & tools
Make it in Germanymake-it-in-germany.com
The federal government's portal for skilled workers: visa types, Blue Card, Quick-Check.Visit site ↗Official
Federal Foreign Office — Visaauswaertiges-amt.de
Visa requirements and how to apply at a German embassy or consulate.Visit site ↗Official
Anerkennung in Deutschlandanerkennung-in-deutschland.de
Find out whether and how your foreign degree or vocational qualification is recognised.Visit site ↗Official
anabinanabin.kmk.org
Database to check whether your university and degree are recognised (often needed for the Blue Card).Visit site ↗Official