Procedure
- You use the provided online service to apply for a residence permit and upload the required documents.
- The responsible office will then send you an appointment for an interview.
- Please bring all required documents, preferably in original, to the appointment.
- The responsible authority will check your identity and documents.
- The competent authority shall involve other authorities where necessary.
- You pay the necessary fees.
- If your application is approved, your fingerprints, signature and a biometric photo will be taken to produce the electronic residence permit (eAT).
- The responsible authority commissions an external agency, the Federal Printing Office, to produce your eAT.
- Once your eAT is ready, you can pick it up in person from the responsible office. The responsible office will schedule an appointment for you.
- If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice stating the reasons for the rejection.
Processing time
Processing will begin immediately at the appointment if all documents are complete. The delivery time for the electronic residence permit from the Federal Printing Office is typically two to four weeks.
Fees
- Persons up to the age of 24: 22.80 euros
- Persons aged 24 and over: 37 euros
Certain groups of people may be exempt from the fee. The responsible authority can provide further information.