Electronic residence permit issue
The electronic residence permit (eAT) is 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: Photo and, after the age of 6, two fingerprints), ancillary provisions in connection with the residence permit (e.g. for gainful employment) and personal data are stored. The chip also contains electronic proof of identity and the option of using an electronic signature.
The following residence permits are issued in the format of the electronic residence permit (eAT):
- Residence permit
- Settlement permit
- Permit for permanent residence-EG
- Residence card for third-country national family members of a Union citizen or a national of an EEA state
- Permanent residence card for third-country national family members of a Union citizen or a national of an EEA state
- Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their third-country national family members if they opt for an eAT
Who should I contact?
Responsibility lies with the district, the independent city, the large independent city as well as the Hannover region, the state capital Hannover and the city of Göttingen.
Responsible authorities
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Sicherheit und Ordnung
Contact
- Dörpen:
- Emsbüren:
- Freren:
- Geeste:
- Haren (Ems):
- Haselünne:
- Herzlake:
- Lathen:
- Lengerich:
- Meppen:
- Nordhümmling:
- Papenburg:
- Rhede (Ems):
- Salzbergen:
- Spelle:
- Sögel:
- Twist:
- Werlte:
Which documents are required?
- Passport and other documents - depending on the previous procedures
Since the individual case is decisive, the required documents should be requested in advance from the responsible office.
What are the fees?
Fee: 100,00 EURPayment in advance: noIssue of a residence permit for up to one year
Fee: 110,00 EURPayment in advance: noIssue of a residence permit for more than one year
Fee: 65,00 - 80,00 EURPayment in advance: noExtension of the residence permit
Fee: 135,00 - 250,00 EURPayment in advance: noSettlement permit
Process flow
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Please apply for the extension of a residence permit at least 2 months before your previous residence permit expires.
In the case of temporary residence permits, the validity date of the permit is used to determine the period of validity.
Period of Validity: 10 YearsMaximum period of validity for permanent residence permits. It is linked to the validity of the passport.
Processing duration
Processing Time: 4 - 6 WeeksThe electronic residence permit (eAT) is issued by the Bundesdruckerei in Berlin and sent to the competent authority.