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Mobile ICT Card Renewal Request

Service Description

You can extend a Mobiler-ICT card if you want to continue working as a manager, specialist or trainee in a German branch of your company.

In principle, the same requirements must be met for the extension as for the initial issue of the Mobiler-ICT card, in particular that you are able to secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage without claiming public benefits.

The Mobiler-ICT card is generally issued for the duration of the intra-company transfer. However, the total stay in Germany may not exceed three years for executives and specialists and one year for trainees. At the same time, the planned stay in Germany may not be longer than the stay in the EU member state that issued the residence title to you for the purpose of the intra-company transfer.

As a rule, the Federal Employment Agency must consent to your continued employment. The approval is obtained through the Foreigners' Registration Office.

Process flow

  • Find out whether your foreigners authority allows you to apply online or has a special application form.
  • If the application can only be submitted in person, make an appointment at the Aliens' Registration Office. In the case of online application, the Aliens' Registration Office will contact you after receiving your application to schedule an appointment.
  • During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, if possible in original, to the appointment).
  • If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the Mobiler ICTKarte (issued in the form of a new electronic residence permit, or eAT card for short). The Aliens Department will order the production of the Mobile ICT Card from the Bundesdruckerei. After completion, you will receive information and can pick up the card at the responsible office. As a rule, you must pick up the card in person.
  • If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice.

Who should I contact?

The immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Competent authority

The foreigners authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.

Requirements

In principle, you must meet the same requirements for the renewal of your Mobiler-ICT card as for the initial issuance, that is:

  • You possess a recognized and valid identity document (for example, passport or passport substitute).
  • You possess a residence permit of another Member State valid for the entire duration of the procedure for the purpose of intra-corporate transfer.
  • Your company or group of companies has its headquarters outside Germany and would like to continue employing you as a manager, specialist or trainee in a branch office in Germany.
  • The transfer lasts longer than 90 days in total, but shorter than your duration of stay in another EU member state.
  • You can present an employment contract valid for the duration of the transfer and, if necessary, a letter of delegation.
  • The Federal Employment Agency has approved the employment (approval is obtained through the Aliens' Registration Office) or there is an exemption from the approval requirement for the intended employment.
  • You can secure your livelihood and health insurance coverage from your income without claiming public benefits.
  • The conditions under which you will work in the future are comparable to those of German employees.
  • Your salary corresponds to the salary of German employees.
  • There is no interest in deportation against you.
  • Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Which documents are required?

Basically, the renewal of your Mobile ICT Card requires the submission of the same documents as for the initial issuance:

  • Recognized and valid identity document (for example, passport or passport substitute).
  • Current biometric photo in passport format (45 x 35 mm)
  • Residence permit from another member state for intra-company transfer (recognizable by the abbreviation "ICT")
  • Proof of qualifications (e.g. university certificate, certificate of completed vocational training) and your professional experience (e.g. job references)
  • Employment contract or letter of delegation from the employer, if required
  • Declaration of employment" form (to be completed in full by the employer)
  • Proof of livelihood (e.g. equity capital, blocked account, declaration of commitment)
  • Proof of health insurance coverage
  • Current certificate of registration

The documents and information must always be submitted in German.

In individual cases, the Aliens' Registration Office may require less or further proof.

What are the fees?

Fee: 70,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
Additional fees may apply for the issuance of the Mobile ICT Card in the form of the electronic residence permit.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

The application should be received by the Aliens' Registration Office no later than 8 before your current Mobile ICT Card expires.

Period of validity: 1 to 3 years

Remark (for more information on the time limit):

The Mobiler ICT card is issued for the duration of the intra-company transfer. However, the stay may not exceed three years for managers and specialists and one year for trainees. Renewal is excluded when the maximum duration of the transfer has been reached.

The Mobiler ICT card can be reapplied for if there is a period of at least six months between the end of the transfer and the reapplication.

Application period: 1 month

Processing duration

Duration: approx. 8 weeks

Note for further information on processing time:

It takes about 4 to 6 weeks for the Bundesdruckerei to produce the electronic residence permit.

Legal basis

Applications / forms

  • An appeal against the decision of the Foreigners' Registration Office may be filed with the court specified in the decision.

Appeal

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance required: Yes

What else should I know?

  • The MobilerICT Card will not be issued if the foreign person will stay in the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany longer than in other EU member states as part of the intra-company transfer.
  • The ICT card is issued in all EU member states except Denmark, Great Britain and Ireland. Entry into these states with an ICT card is therefore not possible

Author

Ministry of the Interior and for Local Affairs of the State of Brandenburg, Department 21

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Thuringian Ministry for Migration, Justice and Consumer Protection (TMMJV)

Professionally released on

15.12.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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