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 general, to renew your Mobiler-ICT card, you must meet the same requirements as when you first received it, which means:

• You must have a recognized and valid identity document (such as a passport or passport substitute).
• You hold a residence permit from another Member State that is valid for the entire duration of the procedure for the purpose of an intra-company transfer. 
• Your company or corporate group has its headquarters outside of Germany and wishes to continue employing you as a manager, specialist, or trainee at a branch in Germany.
• The transfer lasts longer than 90 days in total, but is shorter 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 through the Foreigners’ Registration Office), or there is an exemption from the approval requirement for the intended position.
• You can cover your living expenses and health insurance coverage from your income without relying on public benefits.
• The conditions under which you will work in the future are comparable to those of German employees.
• Your wages are equivalent to those of German workers.
• There is no basis for deportation against you.
• Your residence does not endanger or harm the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.

• Find out whether your immigration office allows you to submit your application online or provides a specific application form.
• If you can only apply in person, make an appointment at the Foreigners’ Registration Office. If you apply online, the Foreigners’ Registration Office will contact you after receiving your application to schedule an appointment.
• During the appointment, your identity and documents will be verified (please bring your documents to the appointment—originals if possible).  
• If your application is approved, your fingerprints will be taken to produce the Mobile ICT Card (issued in the form of a new electronic residence permit, or eAT card for short). The Foreigners’ Registration Office will commission the Federal Printing Office to produce the Mobile ICT Card. Once the card is ready, you will be notified and can pick it up at the appropriate office. You must pick up the card in person.
• If your application is denied, you will receive a notice of denial.

• The MobilerICT card will not be issued if the foreign national is expected to stay in Germany for a longer period than in other EU member states as part of an intra-company transfer.
• The ICT Card is issued in all EU member states except Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Entry into these countries with an ICT Card is therefore not possible.

• Appeal against the decision of the Immigration Office
• Lawsuit before the court specified in the notice of decision on the appeal, if the appeal is denied

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 general, renewing your Mobiler-ICT card requires you to submit the same documents as when you first applied for it:

• A recognized and valid form of identification (such as a passport or passport substitute)
• A recent biometric passport-sized photo (45 x 35 mm)
• Residence permit from another Member State for an intra-company transfer (identified by the abbreviation “ICT”)
• Proof of qualifications (e.g., college diploma, certificate of completed vocational training) and your work experience (e.g., employment references)
• Employment contract or letter of secondment from the employer, if required
• Form “Declaration of Employment” (to be completed in full by the employer)
• Proof of sufficient means of support (e.g., personal assets, blocked account, letter of financial commitment)
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• Current certificate of residence

The documents and information must generally be submitted in German.

In individual cases, the Foreigners’ Registration Office may require fewer or additional documents.

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