Germany EU Blue Card from Sri Lanka
The Germany EU Blue Card application fee is €75, about LKR 29,100 at today's rate. Applications from Sri Lanka go to the German Embassy Colombo.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Sri Lanka. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in LKR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = LKR 444). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Salary threshold | €50,700 | LKR 19,700,000 |
| Lower salary threshold | €45,934.20 | LKR 17,800,000 |
| Visa fee | €75 | LKR 29,100 |
| ZAB statement of comparability | €208 check | LKR 80,600 |
Applying from Sri Lanka
- Where
- German Embassy Colombo
- How it works
- Students, Blue Card, skilled workers, the Opportunity Card and vocational training apply on the online portal (digital.diplo.de/visa); the interview appointment is booked after the documents are accepted.
- Agents
- Booking an appointment is free, and the embassy says there's no need to use 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 Sri Lanka
Recruitment agencies in Sri Lanka are licensed by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). 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 Colombo: visa information · colombo.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.