Legal framework: Are the EU Blue Card and the ICT Card a “residence permit” or a “visa”?
Anyone dealing with German immigration law quickly encounters a confusing array of terms. Is the EU Blue Card a special type of visa ? Is the ICT Card a residence permit ? These terms are often used interchangeably , but from a legal perspective, this isn’t entirely correct. The surprising answer is: neither. Both the EU Blue Card and the ICT Card are independent types of residence permits within the meaning of Section 4 of … Mehr