Applying for an electronic residence permit (eAT)

From 01.09.2011 you will receive the residence title in the form of a credit card with additional electronic functions. Infants and children also receive their own card. Inside the card, the eAT has a contactless chip. 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 comprises the following residence permits:

• Residence permit
• Settlement permit
• Permit for permanent residence-EU
• Residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of nationals of an EU or EEA country
• Permanent residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of EU or EEA nationals
• Residence permit for Swiss citizens and their family members from third countries, if they opt for an eAT

In Hesse: Immigration authorities at the district administrators and mayors

• Passport or passport replacement papers
• a biometric photograph

other documents, depending on the preceding proceedings.

Ask the Foreigners' Registration Office beforehand which documents you need to submit.
 

The residence permit must be valid for at least one month.
 

• Act adapting German law to Council Regulation (EC) No. 380/2008 of 18.04.2008 amending Regulation No. 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals of 12.04.2011 (Federal Law Gazette, Part I, 2011, p. 610)
• Sixth Ordinance amending the Residence Ordinance of 22.07.2011 (Federal Law Gazette, Part I, 2011, p. 1530)
• § 105b Residence Act in conjunction with the current version of the RL Implementation Act (validity of existing residence permits)
   

You can use the electronic residence title like the new identity card for German citizens. Detailed information on the electronic use of the card can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
You must apply for the electronic residence permit in person at the competent authority. It captures your fingerprints on site. Children aged 6 and over must also give their fingerprints.
 

4 - 6 weeks processing time is to be expected

Grant: 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 Euro

Settlement permit for self-employment: 124,00 Euro

Permit for permanent residence-EU: 109 €