Electronic residence permit Grant
The electronic residence permits (eAT) are issued and handed over as a separate document in credit card format with additional electronic functions. Inside the map, the eAT has a contactless chip on which biometric features (characteristics: photo and two fingerprints after the age of 6), ancillary provisions relating to the residence permit (e.g. for gainful employment) and personal data are stored. In addition, the chip receives an electronic proof of identity and the possibility to use an electronic signature.
- Residence permit
- Permission to establish
- Permission to permanent residence-EC
- Residence card for third-country nationals Family members of a Union citizen or a national of an EEA State
- Permanent residence card for third-country nationals family members of a Union citizen or a national of an EEA State
- Residence permit for Swiss and their third-country nationals of family if they choose an eAT
Process flow
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district, the district-free city, the large independent city as well as the region of Hanover, the state capital Hanover and the city of Göttingen.
Which documents are required?
- Passport and other documents - depending on the procedures that preceded it
As the individual case is decisive, the necessary documents should be requested beforehand from the competent authority.
What are the fees?
Fee: 100,00 EURPayment in advance: NoIssuance of a residence permit for up to one year
Fee: 110,00 EURPayment in advance: NoIssuance of a residence permit of more than one year
Fee: 65,00 - 80,00 EURPayment in advance: NoExtension of residence permit
Fee: 135,00 - 250,00 EURPayment in advance: NoEstablishment permit
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Please apply for an extension of a residence permit at least 2 months before the expiry of your previous residence permit.
In the case of temporary residence permits, the date of validity of the title shall be used to determine the period of validity.
Period of Validity: 10 YearsMaximum period of validity for permanent residence permits. It is bound by passportvalidity.
Processing duration
Processing Time: 4 - 6 WeeksThe electronic residence permit (eAT) is issued by the Bundesdruckerei in Berlin and sent to the competent authority.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Lower Saxony Ministry of Home Affairs and Sport
Professionally released on
19.07.2011