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Hamburg • 99010006000000 • Typ 2b

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99010006000000

Leistungsbezeichnung

<div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">electronic residence permit</div>

Leistungsbezeichnung II

<div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Electronic residence permit</div>

Leistungstypisierung

Typ 2b

Begriffe im Kontext

<div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Permits, residence</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Permissions, stay</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Family members reuniting</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Settlement permits</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Settlement permits</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Stay, secured</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Travel documents for foreigners</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Travel documents for stateless persons</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Travel documents for refugees</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Residence for students from the EU (DOL)</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">eAT</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Residence permit, electronic</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Residence permit, transferred</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Residence permit, reissue</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Electronic residence permit (eAT)</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Electronic residence permit, loss</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Electronic residence permit, theft</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">eAT, loss</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">eAT, theft</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Residence permit, electronic</div> (Synonym), <div lang="en-x-mtfrom-de">Electronic residence permit, extension</div> (Synonym)

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25.03.2022

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Handlungsgrundlage

Teaser

If you live legally in Hamburg and do not have German citizenship, you usually need an electronic residence permit (eAT) as proof of your residence status.

Volltext

As a person with foreign nationality, you generally need a residence permit to be able to stay legally in Germany.

This residence permit is issued as an electronic residence permit (eAT) in credit card format. The electronic residence permit contains your personal details and information about your residence status. This data is also stored on a chip (electronic storage medium).
With the electronic residence permit you can use the online ID function on the Internet.

The validity of your electronic residence permit depends on the length of your residence status and the validity of your national passport. For permanent residence permits, the electronic residence permit is valid for a maximum of ten years; after that, you will need a new card.

If you have lost your electronic residence permit or it has been stolen, you will need to reapply because your passport number is noted on it.
If your electronic residence permit is lost or stolen, you should have the online ID function blocked. You can do this at the relevant Customer Center for Foreigners' Affairs or by calling the blocking hotline 116 116, which is available 24 hours a day.

From May 1, 2025, there will be new regulations regarding the required photo:
From this date, you will no longer be permitted to submit paper-based photos. Instead, you will need an electronic photo. You can create this on-site or bring the QR code provided by a photographer. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

Erforderliche Unterlagen

  • Your valid national passport or passport replacement or ID card replacement.
  • If applicable, your current residence permit or proof of current right of residence.
  • Please feel free to use your debit card instead of cash to pay the fees.
  • If you receive benefits from the Jobcenter or basic security, please bring your benefit notice with you.
  • Have you already used the online service? Please bring all uploaded documents with you in their original form.
  • A recent biometric passport photo.
    • Starting May 1, 2025, you must submit your passport photo electronically. You can have the photo taken on-site or bring a QR code, which the photo studio will provide you with when the photo is taken.
  • If further documents are required, the authority will contact you.

Voraussetzungen

  • You must be registered as having your main residence in Hamburg and have a secure residence status.
  • The responsible authority will inform you of any further requirements you must meet to obtain an electronic residence permit. You can also check this yourself using the online service "Residence Permit Hamburg" (see links).

Kosten

Residence permits / residence cards / permanent residence cards / residence permits are usually subject to fees.
  • Residence permit, EU Blue Card or ICT card:
    • First issue: 100 EUR
    • Extension: 93-96 EUR.
    • Change of purpose: 98 EUR.
  • Mobile ICT card
    • First issue: 80 EUR
    • Extension: 70 EUR.
  • Residence permit (depending on the legal basis): 34.50 - 147 EUR.
  • EU permanent residence permit: 109 EUR
  • Issuance of a residence card, a permanent residence card, a GB residence document or a GB cross-border commuter residence document: Fee equal to the fee charged for issuing identity cards to Germans.

Verfahrensablauf

You will receive an electronic residence permit if you have applied for the granting, transfer or issuance of a residence permit, a Swiss residence permit, a residence card or a permanent residence card and the authority has approved this application.
  • You contact the office responsible for you and submit your application.
  • The district office will give you an appointment to submit your application.
  • You come at the specified time and submit your application.
    • The district office checks the requirements for granting the permit.
    • You pay the fees.
    • If the decision is positive, your biometric data will be recorded.
  • When you submit your application, you will receive a letter (PIN letter) containing a so-called transport PIN as well as important information about the online ID function.
  • You confirm receipt of the unopened PIN letter.
  • You pay the fees.
  • You will receive a collection slip with which you can collect the electronic residence permit.
  • After you have been informed that your electronic residence permit is ready for collection, collect it from the office where you applied for it.
If you want to complete the process online:
  • You use the online service Residence Permit Hamburg (see links). There you enter your personal information and upload the required documents.
  • After the responsible office has reviewed your documents, they will contact you to schedule an appointment. You will have the option to book an appointment in the future.
  • The responsible authority will check whether you meet all the requirements before your first appointment.
  • The remaining procedural steps correspond to those of the written procedure.
If you have recovered or received your residence permit, you cannot have it unblocked by calling the blocking hotline. You must visit the immigration office in person.
However, the eAT card can only be unlocked if a new eAT card has not yet been ordered from the Federal Printing Office.

Bearbeitungsdauer

The processing time is approximately 4 to 8 weeks.
Depending on the order volume at Bundesdruckerei GmbH, it may take a long time after the application has been made before the electronic residence permit is finally issued.

Frist

The application deadline is 4 months before the validity expires.

Weiterführende Informationen

Hinweise

  • The blocking hotline 116 116 is always available. It is free of charge from German landlines.
    Charges may apply from mobile networks and from abroad.
  • If you would like to apply for an electronic residence permit (eAT), you can use an existing self-registration terminal (speed capture terminal) to collect the necessary biometric data (photo, signature, fingerprints).
    Please allow a few extra minutes before your appointment to enter your data.
    Note: You will not receive a printout of the digital photo. You do not need to bring a passport photo with you when using the self-registration terminal. The cost is 6 euros.
    Please speak to the processing department afterwards.

Rechtsbehelf

You can lodge an objection in writing or for the record with the office that issued the decision.

Kurztext

  • Electronic residence permit issuance
  • residence document for foreign nationals
  • Electronic residence permits are issued as:
    • Residence permit
      • Residence permit
      • Residence permit
      • Permanent residence permit – EU
      • EU Blue Card
      • ICT card
      • Mobile ICT card
      • Right of residence according to Art. 50 TEU
    • Residence permit – CH
    • Residence card
    • Permanent residence card
  • From 01.05.2025 new regulations on photos and direct shipping
    • Photos must be submitted in electronic form
      • Photos can be taken on site
      • Alternatively: Create in the photo studio and bring the QR code from there

Ansprechpunkt

If you want to find out exactly who is responsible for your request, please follow the link to Hamburg Service

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Hamburg services

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