Blue Card & Visa Support in Dresden
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Dresden is the heart of 'Silicon Saxony', Europe's largest microelectronics cluster hosting 600+ member companies and employing over 15,000 semiconductor professionals. The region is home to more than 3,600 companies employing around 81,000 professionals in the ICT and microelectronics sectors. With over €50 billion in public and private investments either planned or underway, Silicon Saxony is projected to generate more than 24,000 new jobs by 2030.

Major industry players include GlobalFoundries, Bosch, Infineon, X-FAB, and SAW Components — giving Dresden the highest density of semiconductor manufacturers in the world. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is building a new semiconductor factory in Dresden together with Bosch, Infineon, and NXP Semiconductors through a joint venture called European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), with construction starting in 2024.

The region is preparing for growth strategically with an infrastructure package of €500 million, including additional housing, schools, childcare facilities, and expanded transportation infrastructure. Dresden is already preparing for more than 24,000 people from Germany, Europe, and the world to move to the local semiconductor region. The Dresden Microelectronics Academy offers young academics unique access to the Dresden semiconductor ecosystem.

Research institutions like Fraunhofer IPMS/CNT and TU Dresden anchor applied R&D and talent pipelines, complemented by regional Helmholtz and Leibniz institutes. Close cooperation between industry, research, and education has made Saxony the most important location in Europe for semiconductor production. We help you secure your Blue Card so you can join this thriving tech hub.