To apply for the granting or extension of a residence title, please use the online form "Application for a residence title". Immediately after submitting your application you will receive an automated confirmation of receipt.

You will then receive another message from us informing you which documents are required for processing your application. Due to the large number of requests, it may take some time before you receive the second message. You can then send us the documents by e-mail or by post.

As soon as your application has been considered and a residence title can be granted, you will receive two appointments on which you have to come in person to the Immigration Office Bonn:

1st appointment: Recording of the biometric data (photo, signature, fingerprints) that will later be stored on the chip of the eAT and payment of the fee

2nd appointment: Collection of the eAT

Residence permit, EU Blue Card or ICT Card:

• granting: 100.00 euros
• extension for a further stay of up to three months: 96.00 euros
• extension for a further stay of more than three months: 93.00 euros
• extension of a residence permit in case of change of the purpose of residence: 98.00 euros

For children (up to 18 years) half of the above fees must be paid.

Mobile ICT Card:

• granting: 80.00 euros
• extension: 70.00 euros

For children (up to 18 years) half of the above fees must be paid.

Unlimited residence titles:

• EU long-term residence: 109.00 euros
• Permanent settlement permit for highly qualified persons: 147.00 euros
• Permanent settlement permit for self-employed persons: 124.00 euros
• Permanent settlement permit for children (aged over 16): 55.00 euros
• Permanent settlement permit in all other cases: 113.00 euros

Swiss citizens, family members of Swiss citizens, family members of EU citizens and Turkish citizens always have to pay only 28.80 euros and up to 24 years only 22.80 euros.

Payment options: You can pay in cash or with a debit card. Payment with credit card is not possible.

Forms

 Application for a residence title (opens in a new tab)

 Certifikate of study progress (opens in a new tab)

Links

 Information regarding the eAT (opens in a new tab)