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Blue Card (European Union)

So, you know how sometimes when you go to school, you get a special card that proves you're a student there? Well, the European Union (which is a group of countries in Europe that work together) has their version of a special card for people who are from outside the EU but want to work and live there. They call it a Blue Card!

The Blue Card is a way for people who have special skills or education to come and work in the EU. It means they can live and work in any EU country that agrees to it. But not just anyone can get a Blue Card. You have to meet certain requirements, like having a job offer with a certain minimum salary, and having a certain level of education or work experience in your field.

If you do get a Blue Card, it usually lasts for a few years. During that time, you can work and live in the EU, and even bring your family with you if you want. You also get some benefits, like being able to travel within the EU without a visa.

So, that's basically what a Blue Card is - a special card that lets people from outside the EU come and work and live there if they have the right skills and meet certain requirements. It's like a passport for your job!