Apply for an electronic residence permit (eAT)
Service description
From 1 September 2011, you will receive a residence permit in the form of a cheque card with additional electronic functions. Babies and children will also receive their own card. The eAT has a contactless chip inside the card. It stores
- biometric features (photo, from 6 years 2 fingerprints),
- ancillary provisions in connection with the residence permit (e.g. conditions) and
- personal data.
The eAT includes the following residence permits:
- Residence permit
- Settlement permit
- EU permanent residence permit
- Residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of nationals of an EU or EEA state
- Permanent residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of nationals of an EU or EEA state
- Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members from third countries if they opt for an eAT
- Information on the electronic residence permit (eAT) on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)
The website is available in German and English.
Procedure
You can use the electronic residence permit in the same way as the new identity card for German nationals. You can find detailed information on the electronic use of the card on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
You must apply for the electronic residence permit in person at the relevant office. Your fingerprints will be taken on the spot. Children aged 6 and over must also give their fingerprints.
Prerequisites
The residence permit must be valid for at least one month.
Which documents are required?
- Passport or passport replacement documents
- a biometric photograph
other documents, depending on the previous procedures.
Enquire beforehand at the foreigners authority which documents you need to submit.
What fees are incurred?
Issue: 100,00 €
Extension up to 3 months: 96,00 Euro
Extension of more than 3 months: 93,00 Euro
Settlement permit: 113,00 Euro
Settlement permit for highly qualified persons: 147.00 euros
Settlement permit for the exercise of a self-employed activity: 124.00 euros
EU permanent residence permit: €109
Processing time
A processing time of 4 - 6 weeks is to be expected
Legal basis
- Act on the adaptation of German law to Council Regulation (EC) No. 380/2008 of 18 April 2008 amending Regulation No. 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals of 12 April 2011 (Federal Law Gazette, Part I, 2011, p. 610)
- Sixth Ordinance amending the Residence Ordinance of 22 July 2011 (Federal Law Gazette, Part I, 2011, p. 1530)
- § Section 105b Residence Act in conjunction with the current version of the Directive Implementation Act (validity of existing residence permits)
- Act on the adaptation of German law to Council Regulation (EC) No. 380/2008 of 18 April 2008 amending Regulation No. 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals of 12 April 2011 (Federal Law Gazette, Part I, 2011, p. 610)
- Sixth Ordinance amending the Residence Ordinance of 22 July 2011 (Federal Law Gazette, Part I, 2011, p. 1530)
- § Section 105b Residence Act in conjunction with the current version of the Directive Implementation Act (validity of existing residence permits)
Typing
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