Changing Jobs on a Blue Card or Work Permit: When You Need ABH Approval
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Lost your job on an EU Blue Card or German work permit? Since 29 July 2026 you keep at least six months to find a new job. Deadlines, options and next steps.
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Germany issued about 56,300 EU Blue Cards in 2024, roughly 72% of the EU total, according to Eurostat’s 2024 figures.