Sage-Tips

How do I convert my ICT visa to blue card in Germany?

1. No you can’t, Until and unless you have a long term employment contract in Germany.
2. After 3 to 4 years of continuous residency in Germany if you stll have a long term job with the same employer (in most of the cases) will you become eligible for a BlueCard.
3. So, the waiting period is 3 to 4 years on work visa.

How long do I have to stay in Germany to get PR?

The German permanent residence permit known also as Settlement Permit and is issued only after you have lived and worked in Germany for a specified period of time – usually four years, but certain visa types allow you to apply for permanent residence quicker.

What is ICT card Germany?

The ICT Card facilitates the intra-corporate transfer of third-country nationals, and increases their mobility within Europe. With a German ICT Card employees can exercise their mobility rights to another Member State for up to 90 days within 180 days without having to apply for a residence permit.

What is ICT visa in Germany?

General Information. The ICT Card is a non-permanent residence permit. In Germany, the maximum stay is limited to three years (managers and specialists) or one year in the case of trainees. The ICT Card also facilitates intra-corporate transfers and mobility within Europe.

Is it difficult to get PR in Germany?

Requirements for a permanent residence permit Is it easy to get permanent residence in Germany? If you meet all the necessary criteria, have all the required documents, and successfully sit the interview, then yes: it can be easy to gain permanent residence and permanent residency status.

Is it hard to get PR in Germany?

Austria, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States are five nations that make it especially difficult for foreigners to establish permanent residency or obtain citizenship.

What is an ICT card?

The ICT Card. The ICT Card is a non-permanent residence permit. For employees seconded within the undertaking or group of undertakings it is the basis for the entire residence in the EU. The respective EU Member States issue the ICT Card according to uniform conditions.

Is there a German ICT visa category for Germany?

1. You don’t hold a German ICT visa. 2. There doesn’t appear to be a ‘German ICT’ visa category. In life you cannot press the Backspace button!! Please DO NOT send me a PM for immigration advice. I reserve the right to ignore the PM and not respond.

Can I travel to Germany with a permanent residence permit?

Yes, with a Permanent Residence Permit you can travel freely in the EU. What happens if you overstay your visa in Germany? Visa are granted for a range of time periods, often dependant on the length of a study period or a job contract. It’s really important not to overstay the time granted on your visa.

Do I need a Schengen visa to live in Germany?

For some countries, though, it is possible to enter Germany without a visa during those first 90 days and apply for a residence permit from inside the country. Visit the Do I need a Visa for Short Stays in Germany to determine whether you can go into the country without a Schengen Visa.

How long can you stay in Germany with a tourist visa?

A tourist visa allows you to stay in Germany for about 90 days and explore the country and all it has to offer. Staying beyond the permitted 90 days is not possible though without a residence permit. A German residence permit allows you to stay in Germany for a more extended period than only 90 days.