Germany EU Blue Card from Nepal
The Germany EU Blue Card application fee is €75, about NPR 13,300 at today's rate. Applications from Nepal go to the German Embassy Kathmandu.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Nepal. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in NPR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = NPR 203). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in NPR |
|---|---|---|
| Salary threshold | €50,700 | NPR 89,80,000 |
| Lower salary threshold | €45,934.20 | NPR 81,40,000 |
| Visa fee | €75 | NPR 13,300 |
| ZAB statement of comparability | €208 check | NPR 36,900 |
Applying from Nepal
- Where
- German Embassy Kathmandu
- How it works
- Apply online on the Consular Services Portal (digital.diplo.de/visa), which covers study and the Opportunity Card, then book one appointment in the embassy's online system and attend in person. check
- Agents
- The embassy says you don't need an agent.
From the mission's visa pages (checked 29 Oct 2026). Procedures differ by visa category, so read the page for yours.
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- A job offer in Germany for at least 6 months, matching your qualification
- A degree recognised in Germany (check anabin, or get a ZAB statement for €208)
- Gross salary of at least €50,700, or €45,934.20 for shortage occupations, new entrants and IT specialists
- IT specialists without a degree: 3 years of relevant experience in the last 7 years
- Visa fee of €75
Checking a recruiter in Nepal
Recruitment agencies in Nepal are licensed by the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE). Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- Germany EU Blue Card (official page) · make-it-in-germany.com · Official · checked 27 Oct 2026
- German Embassy Kathmandu: visa information · kathmandu.diplo.de · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
EU Blue Card from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.