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Holders of Blue Card-UE: 30,000 EUR monthly as salary threshold for residence authorization

BOE-A-2026-2142

Prepared and reviewed by the BMC editorial team  ·  Methodology Published 30 Jan 2026, 20:44

Technical details

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Identifier
BOE-A-2026-2142
Published
30 Jan 2026
Entry into force
1 Feb 2026 (in force)

Summary

The Order PJC/44/2026 sets a monthly salary threshold of 30,000 EUR for residence authorization for highly qualified professionals holding a Blue Card-UE, in accordance with article 71.bis.1.c) of Law 14/2013. This threshold replaces the previous one and applies to all cases of residence applications under this card.

Lifecycle

2026-01-30PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-01Into forceComes into force (art. 1 del Real Decreto 44/2026)

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