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Electronic residence permit issuance

The electronic residence titles (eAT) are issued and handed out as a separate document in credit card format with additional electronic functions. Inside the card, the eAT has a contactless chip on which biometric features (features: photograph and two fingerprints after reaching the age of 6), ancillary provisions in connection with 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.

The following residence permits are issued in the format of the electronic residence title (eAT):
  • Residence permit
  • Settlement permit
  • EC long-term residence permit
  • Residence card for third-country national family members of an EU citizen or of an EEA national
  • Permanent residence card for third-country national family members of an EU citizen or of an EEA national
  • Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their third-country family members if they opt for an eAT

Process flow

The introduction of the electronic residence title (eAT) has an impact on the entire processes at the competent authority. In any case, a waiting time of four to six weeks is to be expected between the application and delivery of the eAT, as the cards are produced exclusively at the Bundesdruckerei in Berlin.
 
Due to the need to store biometric data on the chip inside the card, two fingerprints will have to be taken from applicants (including children and adolescents aged 6 and over). Therefore, a personal interview is necessary in all cases - even with existing authorizations. Longer processing and waiting times at the responsible office are to be expected.
 
The previous residence titles, which were affixed to the travel documents as a label, will remain valid even after the introduction of the eAT, at the latest until 31.08.2021. An issuance of the eAT before the expiry of the valid residence permit is therefore only provided for if there is a legitimate interest in the reissue.

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 which procedures have been preceded

Since the individual case is decisive, the necessary documents should be requested in advance from the competent authority.

What are the fees?

Fee: 100,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No
Issuance of a residence permit for up to one year

Fee: 110,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No
Issuance of a residence permit of more than one year

Fee: 65,00 - 80,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No
Extension of residence permit

Fee: 135,00 - 250,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No
Settlement permit

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Please apply for the renewal 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 permit is used to determine the period of validity.

Period of Validity: 10 Years
Maximum period of validity for permanent residence permits. It is subject to passport validity.

Processing duration

Processing Time: 4 - 6 Weeks
The electronic residence permit (eAT) is issued by Bundesdruckerei in Berlin and sent to the responsible office.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals

Act adapting German law to Regulation (EC) No. 380/2008 on the uniform design of residence permits for third-country nationals (380/2008/EG-AnpG) (eAT-Gesetz)

What else should I know?

Information on the electronic residence permit (eAT) in various languages on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)

Technically approved by

Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior and Sport

Author

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competent Bodies

Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Sicherheit und Ordnung
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
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Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
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Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
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Bus: 993
Building Access:
elevator available : yes
wheelchair-accessible : yes

Ansprechpartner

Frau Albers
Telephone: 05931 44-1218
Email: Get in touch
Room:
E 218
responsible for:
Address: Rathausplatz 1 , 49740 Haselünne
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Postal address: Post Office Box 280 , 49735 Haselünne
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Telephone: 05961 509-0
Fax: 05961 509-500
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.haseluenne.de
Building Access:
elevator available : yes
wheelchair-accessible : yes

Ansprechpartner

Bürgerservice Stadt Haselünne
responsible for:

Data protection information

Fachbereich Zentrale Steuerung und Finanzen
Address: Rathausplatz 1 , 49740 Haselünne
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Postal address: Post Office Box 280 , 49735 Haselünne
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Telephone: 05961 509-440
Fax: 05961 509-500
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.haseluenne.de
Building Access:
elevator available : yes
wheelchair-accessible : yes

Ansprechpartner

Einheitsgemeinde Haselünne, Stadt
Address: Rathausplatz 1 , 49740 Haselünne
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Postal address: Post Office Box 280 , 49735 Haselünne
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Telephone: 05961 509-0
Fax: 05961 509-500
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.haseluenne.de
Building Access:
elevator available : yes
wheelchair-accessible : yes

Ansprechpartner

Bürgerservice Stadt Haselünne
responsible for:
Landkreis Emsland
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
Timetable
Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
Timetable
Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Email: Get in touch
www: https://www.emsland.de
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Timetable
Bus: 993
Building Access:
elevator available : yes
wheelchair-accessible : yes
bank account:
recipients: Landkreis Emsland
bank: Emsländische Volksbank
BIC: GENODEF1LIG
IBAN: DE26266600600120050000
recipients: Landkreis Emsland
bank: Sparkasse Emsland
BIC: NOLADE21EMS
IBAN: DE39266500010000001339
recipients: Landkreis Emsland
bank: Postbank Hannover
BIC: PBNKDEFF250
IBAN: DE36250100300012132306

Ansprechpartner

Marc-André Burgdorf
responsible for:
Bernd Otten (Datenschutzbeauftragter)
Telephone: 05931 44-1605
Fax: 05931 44-391605
Email: Get in touch
Room:
605
responsible for:
Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz Niedersachsen
Address: Prinzenstraße 5, 30159 Hannover
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Telephone: +49 511 12045-00
Fax: +49 511 12045-99
Email: Get in touch
Building Access:
elevator available : unknown
wheelchair-accessible : unknown

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
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