Report Blue Card salary drop below threshold

Overview

Use this when your salary drops below the Blue Card minimum. Reporting to the Ausländerbehörde is typically required — failure to report may lead to permit issues. Confirm your obligations with your local office.

Timing to be aware of

When salary drops below threshold

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Permit type
• salary

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• I have a Blue Card and want to change employers. Do I need permission?
• My freelance visa application was rejected. What are my options?

Related events

• Report employer change (Blue Card, under 12 months)
  Critical
  Before job change starts
• Check Blue Card unemployment grace period (under 2 years)
  Critical
  On employment end
• Check Blue Card unemployment grace period (2+ years)
  Critical
  On employment end
• Report employer change (Blue Card, 12+ months)
  High
  14 days after job change
• Report employer change (general work permit, Section 18)
  Critical
  Immediately on employment end