ARTICLE · 06 JUNE 2024

New EU Blue Card Rules Implemented

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy

Effective May 13, 2024, Finland introduced more relaxed EU Blue Card rules. Key changes include...

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Fragomen

Effective May 13, 2024, Finland introduced more relaxed EU Blue Card rules. Key changes include:

new professional experience eligibility pathways;
reduced mandatory employment contract durations; and
reduced minimum salary levels.

These reforms are part of Finland adhering to the requirements of the 2021 EU Blue Card Directive.

The situation

Effective May 13, 2024, Finland introduced more relaxed EU Blue Card rules.

A closer look

CHANGE	IMPACT
New professional experience pathway. Applicants are now eligible for an EU Blue Card if they have five years of professional experience in a relevant field, even if they do not have any relevant educational qualifications. Previously, applicants could only apply for an EU Blue Card if they had a three-year university qualification (this pathway remains available).

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New EU Blue Card Rules Implemented

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A closer look

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