Personal vacation/Tourism on EU blue card
I have Germany residence permit i.e. Blue card and a valid work permit till January 2016.
I am currently in Germany and will be returning to my native country in one month.
I would like to visit few other European countries in August, however port of entry will be Germany. Do I need separate tourist visa?
My Nationality is Indian, and I am traveling 2-3 times in a year on Deputation for work to Germany on Blue card. Whenever I travel from India to Germany I will have my deputation letter.
However in case of personal vacation there will not be any work related deputation letter.
I am very sure about that after leaving from Germany my Blue card still will be valid. Any pointers towards any helpline related to visa will be helpful as well.
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Can I travel with a Blue Card?
Does the EU Blue Card allow me to travel to other EU countries? Yes. You can visit other EU countries for up to three months during a six-month period. You can also travel through other EU countries on your way to the EU country that you live and work in.Which countries can I visit with Blue Card?
The following EU/EEA countries have implemented the European Blue Card (Directive 2009/50/EU):- Belgium.
- Bulgaria.
- Cyprus.
- Germany.
- Estonia.
- Finland.
- France (including French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte and La Reunion)
- Greece.
What can you do with an EU Blue Card?
An EU Blue Card is a residence permit for qualified non-EU foreign nationals to work in an EU country. It permits its holder to enter and remain in a particular EU country for employment. The card facilitates the admission of non-EU highly skilled professionals into the EU.Can I work in any EU country with a Blue Card?
In general, the Blue Card is valid in all European Union member states, except Denmark, Ireland, and the UK. Initially, it is issued for a limited period of four years at most.EASY EU BLUE CARD APPLICATION ONLINE
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