As of March 1, 2024, a major part of the legislative package to modernize German residence law will come into force in Europe’s largest economy. Easements for the EU Blue Card have already been in place since November 2023. The new support measures mainly focus on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. The landmark immigration legislation introduces a so-called “recognition partnership.” This will allow applicant qualifications to be recognized upon entry into Germany, thereby enabling qualified personnel from non-EU countries to be hired more quickly. This means that the employee can take up qualified employment from day one. The recognition partnership is concluded between the skilled worker and the employer. Conditions include at least two years of vocational training or a university degree which must be recognized by the issuing country as well as German language skills to level A2. For details on visa and residence regulations when setting up business in Germany please refer to: https://www.gtai.com/entry-and-residence