You will receive the residence permit as a cheque card with additional electronic functions. Babies and children also receive their own card. The eAT has a contactless chip inside the card. It stores
- biometric features (photo, two fingerprints from the age of six),
- Ancillary provisions in connection with the residence permit (e.g. conditions) and
- personal data.
The card offers you the following additional functions
- electronic proof of identity and
- a qualified electronic signature (electronic signature function).
The competent authority can switch these functions on or off at your request.
The eAT includes the following residence permits:
- Residence permit
- EU Blue Card
- Settlement permit
- EU permanent residence permit
- Residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of nationals of an EU or EEA state
- Permanent residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of nationals of an EU or EEA state
- Residence permit for Swiss nationals and their family members from third countries if they opt for an eAT
- ICT card
- Mobile ICT card