blue card

Meaning

Noun

• A proposed EU-wide work permit allowing high-skilled non-EU citizens to work and live in any country within the European Union, excluding Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom, which are not subject to the proposal.
• (Queensland only) An identity card issued with police approval, stating that the person is of suitable character to work near children and young adults.
• An application for pursuing a certain merit badge, which must be signed by a Scout's unit leader and their merit badge counselor before pursuing.

Related

Similar words

• Blue European Labour Card

Broader meaning words

• work permit

Origin

• The term has been inspired by the United States' green card, blue making reference to the main colour of the EU flag.