German visa and Blue Card process [closed]

I have an offer from a German employer and the salary is 63K Euros. I am in India right now, and want to understand the correct visa process and ability to work in Germany.

During a conversation with an HR person, I was told to obtain a travel visa which is valid for 3 months. When this visa is granted, I'm supposed to travel to Germany and complete my joining formalities. After that, they will initiate a process for obtaining my Blue Card, which will allow me to remain in Germany and work.

I have not heard of this procedure before. I did some research on the Blue Card, and it looked alright, but I'm still concerned.

Here are the answers that I want to know.

What kind of visa would be given for travel from India to Germany? Is it the same as Schengen visa?
Is this visa process legitimate? By that I mean, the process of getting a visa to travel from India to Germany and then applying for a Bluecard.
How much money would be required to be shown in account to obtain the visa for travel from India to Germany?

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How long does it take to get a Blue Card in Germany?

Immigration service approves and issues the blue card within days to weeks, depending on the backlog of applications. Maximum processing time is three months. The blue card is issued for a maximum term of four years. The job contract term is leading for the initial term of the blue card.

How long Blue Card holder can stay out of Germany?

Holders of an EU Blue Card may stay outside Germany for up to twelve months without losing entitlement to an EU Blue Card. Under certain conditions, residence periods of holders of an EU Blue Card in several EU member states may also be considered for granting long-term Resident EU-Permit.

How long does an EU Blue Card take?

In this visa category, based on previous experience most applications will usually be processed within 2 weeks. This also applies to accompanying family members.

Can I work in Germany while waiting for Blue Card?

Your immediate family members can come with you, and they are allowed to work and study in Germany as well. You can travel to other EU countries for up to three months within a six-month period. After 18 months, you can apply for a Blue Card for another country.

EU Blue Card visa application step-by-step guide #HalloGermany

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