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BOE-A-2026-2142 ·30 January 2026 ·Act critical
Labour

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

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.

In 1 key point

  1. Minimum monthly salary of EUR 30,000 for residence authorisation (art. 71.bis.1.c) de la Ley 14/2013)

How it affects those involved

Professionals holding an EU Blue Card must ensure a minimum monthly salary of EUR 30,000 to apply for residency. Employers must verify that salaries meet this threshold, particularly in international employment contracts. Migration consultants must update their assessment criteria and documentation to include this new salary benchmark. Immigration authorities may review pending cases based on this new threshold.

Lifecycle

2026-01-30PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-01-31Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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