Hi, I' ll try to answer your questions: 1) For the entry requirements for Germany view here: http://www.immigration-2-germany.com/entry-requirements/ You need a visa before entering Germany! 2) Yes, a minimum of salary is necessary for the Residence title: EU blue card, see here: http://www.immigrat...

Now, in 2012, the EU Blue Card has started in a lot of European Countries. Germany, for example, will start in July with the new residence title for highly qualified foreigners. I guess, the Bluecard is much better than the Irish Green Card. I can only tell you my experiences with the soon coming Ge...