Ekta commenced working as an engineer for her new employer in Germany on 1 August 2024. She is Indian and had been living in Sweden, so we could apply online there for her entry visa for a EU Blue Card, the entire process was swift and smooth. Less than six weeks after her arrival in Germany, we were able to collect her Blue Card from the local immigration office in Koblenz, which was very quick. Ekta was delighted to hold the EU Blue Card in her hand as it provides a sense of security and she can now look forward to a bright future in Koblenz. The process for skilled professionals from abroad should be the same – i.e. digitally and quickly, to allow the newcomers to focus on their jobs and company requirements. Our Getting Started Comfort Package supports skolles employees at every step of their relocation and it also helps enormously when the authorities operate promptly and reliably. from Judith Wambach