{"id":880,"date":"2011-09-09T02:58:38","date_gmt":"2011-09-09T02:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/rechtsanwaltsblog\/?p=880"},"modified":"2025-12-08T19:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:45:16","slug":"auslaenderrecht-elektronischer-aufenthaltstitel-eat-ab-september-2011-eingefuehrt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/electronic-residence-permit-for-foreigners-to-be-introduced-from-september-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Aliens law: Electronic residence permit (eAT) introduced from September 2011."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the implementation of an EU regulation, the electronic residence permit (eAT) was introduced in Germany on 1 September 2011.<\/p>\n<p>The foreigners authority now issues the residence permit in the form of a card the size of a credit card, so that the sticker in the passport is now a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<p>The following residence permits will now be issued as electronic residence permits:<\/p>\n<p>- Residence permit<br \/>\n- Settlement permit<br \/>\n- EC permanent residence permit<br \/>\n- Residence card for family members of EU citizens who are not EU citizens<br \/>\n- Permanent residence card for family members of EU citizens who are not EU citizens<br \/>\n- Residence permit for Swiss nationals<br \/>\n- Blue Card-EU<\/p>\n<p>Although residence permits are still applied for at the relevant immigration office, they are issued by the Federal Printing Office in Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who needs to apply for or extend a residence permit should therefore apply for a new permit at least two months before the old one expires.<\/p>\n<p>Overview of residence permits according to the Residence Act (AufenthG):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/immigration-law-the-granting-of-a-residence-permit-may-be-denied-if-the-applicant-supports-a-terrorist-organization\/aufenthaltstitel_nach_dem_aufenthaltsg-6\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2416\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Aufenthaltstitel_nach_dem_AufenthaltsG.png\" alt=\"Residence_authorisation_according_to_the_AufenthaltsG\" width=\"710\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Aufenthaltstitel_nach_dem_AufenthaltsG.png 710w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Aufenthaltstitel_nach_dem_AufenthaltsG-600x206.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Aufenthaltstitel_nach_dem_AufenthaltsG-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Important Note: The content of this article has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, due to the complexity and constant evolution of the subject matter, we must exclude liability and warranty.<\/b> Important Notice: The content of this article has been created to the best of our knowledge and understanding. However, due to the complexity and constant changes in the subject matter, we must exclude any liability and warranty.<\/p>\n<p>If you need legal advice, feel free to call us at 0221 \u2013 80187670 or email us at info@mth-partner.de.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/de\/koeln\/auslaenderrecht-anwalt\/\">Lawyers in Cologne advise and represent you in foreign law.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to simplify handling and reduce bureaucracy, the various residence permits provided by the Residence Act are now issued as electronic residence 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