From 01.09.2011 you will receive the residence title in the form of a credit card with additional electronic functions. Infants and children also receive their own card. Inside the card, the eAT has a contactless chip. It stores
- biometric features (photo, from 6 years 2 fingerprints),
- Ancillary provisions in connection with the residence permit (e.g. conditions) and
- personal data.
The eAT comprises the following residence permits:
- Residence permit
- Settlement permit
- Permit for permanent residence-EU
- Residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of nationals of an EU or EEA country
- Permanent residence card for third-country nationals who are family members of EU or EEA nationals
- Residence permit for Swiss citizens and their family members from third countries, if they opt for an eAT