New salary thresholds for EU Blue Card applicants

The German Federal Cabinet recently approved new thresholds for the annual contribution assessment ceiling in the general pension insurance for 2026. These thresholds generally determine the minimum salary requirements for EU Blue Card and Distinct Professional Experience applications. The new thresholds will become effective on 1 January 2026.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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