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

The requirements for renewal are essentially the same as those for the initial issuance of the Mobile ICT Card, in particular that you can cover your living expenses and health insurance without recourse to public benefits.

The Mobile ICT Card is generally issued for the duration of the intra-corporate transfer. However, the total length of 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 you the residence permit for the purpose of intra-corporate transfer.

As a rule, the Federal Employment Agency must approve the continuation of employment. Approval is obtained by the immigration office.

In principle, you must meet the same requirements for renewing your Mobiler ICT card as you did when it was first issued, i.e.:

• You have a recognized and valid identity document (e.g., passport or passport substitute).
• You have a residence permit from another member state that is 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 wishes to continue to employ you as a manager, specialist, or trainee in a branch in Germany.
• The transfer lasts longer than 90 days in total, but less than your period of residence in another EU member state.
• You can present an employment contract valid for the duration of the transfer and, if necessary, a letter of secondment.
• The Federal Employment Agency has approved the employment (approval is obtained by the immigration office) or there is an exemption from the approval requirement for the intended activity.
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance 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 wages correspond to those of German employees.
• There is no interest in deporting you.
• Your stay does not jeopardize or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

• Find out whether your immigration office allows you to apply online or provides a special application form.
• If you can only apply in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. If you apply online, the immigration office will contact you after receiving your application to arrange an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be checked (please bring your documents, preferably the originals, with you to the appointment).  
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken for the production of the mobile ICT card (issued in the form of a new electronic residence permit, or eAT card for short). The immigration office will commission the production of the mobile ICT card from the Federal Printing Office. Once it is ready, you will be notified and can pick up the card at the relevant office. The card must always be picked up in person.
• If your application is rejected, you will receive a rejection notice.

• The MobilerICT card will not be issued if the foreign national will be staying in Germany for longer than in other EU member states as part of an intra-corporate transfer.
• The ICT card is issued in all EU member states except Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. It is therefore not possible to enter these countries with an ICT card.

• Appeal against the decision of the immigration authorities
• Action before the court named in the notice of objection if the objection is not upheld

The application should be received by the Foreigners' Registration Office at least 8 months before your current Mobiler ICT card expires.

Validity period: 1 to 3 years

Note (for further information on the deadline):

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. Extension is not possible once the maximum duration of the transfer has been reached.

The Mobile ICT Card can be reapplied for if there is a period of at least six months between the end of the transfer and the new application.

Appeal period: 1 month

Duration: approx. 8 weeks

Note for further information on processing time:

It takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks for the Federal Printing Office to produce the electronic residence permit.

The immigration office responsible for the applicant's place of residence is responsible for processing the application.

In principle, renewing your Mobiler ICT card requires the same documents as for the initial application:

• Recognized and valid identity document (e.g., passport or passport substitute)
• Current biometric passport-size photo (45 x 35 mm)
• Residence permit from another member state for intra-corporate transfer (identified by the abbreviation "ICT")
• Proof of qualifications (e.g., university degree, certificate of completed vocational training) and your professional experience (e.g., employment references)
• Employment contract or letter of secondment from the employer, if necessary
• Form "Declaration of employment" (to be completed in full by the employer)
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover living expenses (e.g., equity capital, blocked account, letter of commitment)
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• Current registration certificate

The documents and information must always be submitted in German.

In individual cases, the immigration office may request less or more evidence.

Fee: 70 euros

Note:

Additional fees may apply for the issuance of the Mobiler ICT card in the form of an electronic residence permit.

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance required: Yes