When you receive confirmation from the Migration Department that your Blue Card application has been successful, you will then need to formalise your Blue card. To apply for formalisation you will need:

1. A completed application form.
2. A passport (this should be valid for at least 3 months longer than the length of the Residence Permit).
3. A Schengen visa (C) or a National visa (D) unless a visa-free regime is applicable. If you submit documents to a diplomatic mission, upon receipt of confirmation of Blue Card, you will get a National visa (D) to complete the process.

You will need to submit the necessary documents to the Migration department. The application process will then take from 5 days (fast track) to 10 days (standard). A standard application costs 28 € and a fast track application costs 56 € .