Lost plastic residence permit card: What now?

The moment you reach into your pocket and find nothing, it triggers a feeling of unease in most people. If it’s your wallet and cash, that’s annoying – but if your electronic residence permit (eAT) has gone missing, the worry goes far beyond the financial loss . The eAT is much more than just a plastic ID card; it’s legally valid proof of residency in Germany and often the key to work, travel, and dealing with government agencies. In a metropolis like Berlin, where the State Office for…