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The EU Blue Card playbook
Everything a tech worker needs to get from offer letter to Schengen entry in under 10 weeks.
9 min read · by Aisha Berhane
- Salary threshold: €45,300 (tech) / €58,400 (non-tech) in 2026
- Typical turnaround 4–8 weeks for complete applications
- Permanent residency in 33 months with B1 German
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- Moving
India → Berlin: the first 90 days
A senior engineer's field guide to landing in Berlin — housing, Anmeldung, bank, taxes, kita spots.
11 min · Rahul Iyer
- Visa
Portugal D3 Tech Visa: the 3-week path
Lisbon's Tech Visa is the fastest EU route for remote-capable engineers. Here's how to actually use it.
7 min · Sofia Almeida
- Family
Moving abroad with kids: a 6-month checklist
School enrollment, medical records, pet transit, spouse visas — the things first-time movers miss.
8 min · Maya Ross
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