Key points
- The EU Blue Card program is going to change
- More inclusive measures will be taken to
attract highly qualified non-EU nationals
Overview
On 7 Oct 2021, the European Council adopted a new
directive establishing the entry and residence conditions
for highly qualified non-EU nationals. Under these new
rules, the EU aims to attract more qualified workers from
outside the region, especially those working in sectors currently
facing labor shortages.
These new rules are aimed at harmonizing the
conditions of entry for highly qualified workers by creating
more uniformed and inclusive admission
criteria; simplifying procedures for recognized
employers; and aid in facilitating intra-EU
mobility and family reunification. Additionally, the stated
goal is to ensure that there is a
more equitable labor market for Blue
Card holders and their family members.
