Elektronischen Aufenthaltstitel (eAT) beantragen

• §§ 7 ff. Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG) – Aufenthaltserlaubnis
• §§ 78, 78a, 105b AufenthG
• § 44 f. Aufenthaltsverordnung (AufenthV) – Gebühren

If you want to enter and stay in Germany, you generally need a residence title. The residence title is the permit for entry and residence in Germany.

The residence permit is in the form of a cheque card with additional electronic functions. Infants and children also receive their own card. The electronic residence permit (eAT) has a contactless chip inside the card.

It stores

• biometric features (photo, from the age of six two fingerprints),
• Ancillary provisions in connection with the residence title (e.g. conditions) and personal data
• personal data.

The card offers you electronic proof of identity and a qualified electronic signature (electronic signature function) as additional functions. The competent authority can switch these functions on or off at your request.

• Passport or passport replacement papers
• a biometric photograph
• other documents, depending on the preceding procedures

You will be informed in detail about the required documents in the application form.

• Nationality of a state outside the European Community or the European Economic Area (EEA)
• The residence permit must be valid for at least one month.

Residence Permit, EU Blue Card or ICT Card

• Issuance up to one year: EUR 100.00
• Issuance for more than one year: EUR 100.00
• Extension for up to three months: EUR 96.00
• Extension for more than three months: EUR 93.00

Mobile ICT Card

• Issue: EUR 80.00
• Extension: EUR 70.00

Settlement permit

• for highly qualified persons: EUR 147.00
• for self-employment: EUR 124.00
• all other cases: EUR 113.00

You apply for the residence title at the foreigners authority responsible for your place of residence. If available for your place, submit your application online via Amt24 (see -> Online application and forms).

Applying in person

• If the application can only be submitted in person, arrange an appointment with the Aliens' Registration Office.
• During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your supporting documents will be checked (please bring them with you to the appointment). Your fingerprints will be taken for the issuing of the electronic residence permit (eAT).

Online application

• Call up the online application via Amt24. If you do not yet have a service account in Amt24, set up your access in the further course.
• The electronic application wizard will help you fill out the forms.
• After you have submitted your application, it will be registered and checked. This may take a few weeks. You will receive a notification with further information as soon as this process is completed.

up to six weeks (depending on the individual case also longer)

none

You can use the electronic residence permit in the same way as the new identity card for German nationals.