Update permit records after passport renewal

Overview

Use this after renewing your passport while holding a residence permit. Update your permit at the Ausländerbehörde so it matches your new passport details.

Timing to be aware of

After passport renewal

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

Passport expiry date

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• I just got a new passport. Is my current residence permit (eAT) still valid?
• The Foreigners' Office never replies to my emails. How can I get a response?

Related events

• Start residence permit renewal application
  Critical
  90 days before permit expiry
• Book Ausländerbehörde appointment
  Critical
  70 days before permit expiry
• Document preparation deadline
  High
  56 days before permit expiry
• Start Blue Card renewal application
  Critical
  56 days before permit expiry
• Check Fiktionsbescheinigung expiry
  High
  14 days before fiktion expiry