EU Blue Card salary minimum increases
What is the transition? For EU Blue Card holders, the monthly wage threshold has risen to 6,407.27 Polish zloty (approximately US$1,890 or EUR1,530).
What does the change mean? This represents a 9.5-percent increase over last year’s level. Employers should plan their budgets accordingly.
- Implementation time frame: Ongoing. The change took effect on Feb. 9.
- Visas/permits affected: EU Blue Cards.
- Who is affected: Polish companies sponsoring non-EU nationals on EU Blue Cards.
- Business impact: Businesses may see an increase in labor costs.
- Next steps: Applicants for new and renewal EU Blue Cards must meet the new salary levels.
Background: EU Blue Card salaries are indexed annually and must be at least 1.5 times the average salary in the issuing country. Polish authorities announced the new salary threshold in February.
AtoZSerwisPlus Analysis: Employers should be sure to account for the new salary levels when planning their budgets.
