Apply for an electronic residence permit
Service description
You can prove your residence status with an electronic residence permit (eAT).
The electronic residence permit is issued as a plastic card in cheque card format. It contains a chip on which the following information is stored:
- Personal data such as name and date of birth
- Your photo
- Your fingerprints
- Information about your residence status.
This means that the eAT has an online ID function that allows you to use online services. Your personal data is reliably protected against theft and misuse. Use of the online ID function is voluntary. If your identity is unclear, the eAT is always issued with the online ID function deactivated.
The eAT is valid for as long as your temporary residence title. If your residence title is unlimited, the eAT is valid for a maximum of 10 years. After that, it must be reissued.
If there are any changes to your details, you must inform the relevant office.
Who should I contact?
Aliens authorities
Legal basis
- Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals
- Council Regulation (EC) No 380/2008 of 18 April 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals
- 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
What else should I know?
With the electronic residence permit (eAT) you can use the online ID function on the Internet. You should have the online ID function of your eAT blocked if it is lost or stolen. You can do this at the relevant customer centre or around the clock by calling the blocking hotline on 116 116.
Further information
- 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.
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- Information on the electronic residence permit (eAT) on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)
Short text
- Electronic residence permit (eAT) proves residence status
- The electronic residence permit contains a chip on which the following details are stored:
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Personal data such as name and date of birth
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Photo
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Fingerprints
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Information on residence status
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- Online ID card function available, voluntary
- eAT valid for as long as temporary residence permit
- If residence permit is unlimited, eAT is valid for a maximum of 10 years and must then be reissued
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