Pathways· 6 min read
EU Blue Card vs Canada Express Entry: which gives faster citizenship?
If your goal is citizenship, the maths surprises most applicants.
Germany Blue Card → naturalisation in 5 years total (3 with B2). Canada Express Entry → naturalisation in 5 years total (PR at year 1, citizenship at year 4-5). Tie at headline level — Canada is cheaper, Germany is faster if you speak the language.
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