Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1)

(2020/C 330/04)

The publication of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (2) is based on information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to publication in the Official Journal, a regular update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs.

LIST OF RESIDENCE PERMITS ISSUED BY MEMBER STATES

CZECH REPUBLIC

Replacement of the list published in OJ C 100, 16.3.2018.

(1) Uniform format

(A) Residence permit issued in accordance with the uniform format (ID card)

Residence permit issued in the form of an ID card in accordance with the uniform format with the title “Povolení k pobytu”. The residence permit is issued to third-country nationals with a maximum validity period of 10 years.

(i) Residence permit issued from 4 July 2011 to 26 June 2020 in the form of an ID card in accordance with the Council Regulation (EC) No 380/2008 of 18 April 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals. In circulation until June 2030.

(ii) Residence permit issued from 27 June 2020 in the form of an ID card in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2017/1954 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2017 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals.

(B) Residence permit issued in accordance with the uniform format (affixed sticker)

Residence permit issued in the form of the uniform sticker affixed to a travel document. This sticker was issued till 4 July 2011 with a max. validity of 10 years – in circulation until 4 July 2021. This sticker is also used as a residence permit document issued to the diplomats, consular officers and other staff of the diplomatic missions.

Type of residence permit – list of purposes

Number entered in the field 6.4 – type of permit Explanation of numbers entered Number entered in the field 6.4 – type of permit Explanation of numbers entered 0 Medical purpose 49 International protection granted (asylum) 2 Cultural purpose 54 International protection granted (complementary protection) 4 Invitation 56 Long-term resident of other MSs 5 Political reasons/official invitation 57 Family member of a long-term resident of other MSs 6 Business purposes (self-employed person) 58 Family member of a scientific researcher 7 Sport related activities 59 Family member of a holder of the Blue card issued by other MS 17-20 Family/private reasons 60 Reunification of third-country nationals 23 Purposes of studies, pupil exchange, unremunerated training or voluntary service (Directive 2004/114/ES) 67 Previous residence permit was annulled 24 Other purpose of studies not included in the Directive 2004/114/ES 68 Long-term resident (CZ) 25 Purpose of scientific research (Directive 2005/71/ES) 69 Long-term resident (EU) 27 Business purposes (employment) 78 Business purposes (investment) 28 Blue card holder 79 ICT 36 Business purposes (entrepreneurship) 80 Mobile ICT 41 Residence permitted on humanitarian grounds 88 Other purposes 42 Residence granted for reasons worthy of special consideration 91 Leave to remain (Act No 326/1999 Coll., on the Residence of Aliens in the Territory of the Czech Republic) 43 National interest or international obligation 95-98 Family reunification 47 Permanent residence – former applicant for international protection 99 Other purposes 48 Residence permit of a minor under 18(family reasons)

Only the above mentioned numbers appear on the uniform format of residence permit and they are intended for national use, mainly for statistical purposes. The number appears on the residence permit together with the mandatory remarks laid down by the relevant directives (the position of the number precedes the remarks). However, the number does not alter the meaning of the mandatory remarks.

Directive Mandatory remarks in the national language Council Directive 2009/50/EC of 25 May 2009 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment In the field type of permit: „modrá karta EU“ In the field remarks: „bývalý držitel modré karty EU“ Directive 2014/66/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer In the field type of permit: „ICT“ or „mobile ICT“ Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents In the field type of permit: „povolení k pobytu pro dlouhodobě pobývajícího rezidenta – ES“ In the field remarks: „Mezinárodní ochrana poskytnuta [MS] dne [date]“.

(2) All other documents issued to third-country nationals equivalent to residence permits

(A) Průkaz o pobytu rodinného příslušníka občana Evropské unie/Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

Dark blue single booklet with silver colour inscription on the cover page „Průkaz o pobytu rodinného příslušníka občana Evropské unie“ (title of the document in Czech).

This document was issued to family members of EU citizens as a temporary residence permit from 1 May 2004 till 31 December 2012. Max. validity of this document is 5 years – in circulation till 31 December 2017.

Since 1 July 2013 the document presented under the point (B) Pobytová karta rodinného příslušníka občana Evropské unie is issued instead.

(B) Pobytová karta rodinného příslušníka občana Evropské unie/Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

Dark blue single booklet with silver colour inscription on the cover page „Pobytová karta rodinného příslušníka občana Evropské unie“ (the precise title of the document in Czech).

This document is issued to family members of EU citizens as a temporary residence permit (instead of the document (A) since 1 January 2013.

(C) Průkaz o povolení k trvalému pobytu/Permanent residence card

Dark green single booklet with silver colour inscription on the cover page “Průkaz o povolení k trvalému pobytu“ (the precise title of the document in Czech).

This document was issued to family members of EU citizens as a permanent residence permit till 14 August 2017. Since 15 August 2017 this document is issued also to citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Island and Lichtenstein and their family members as a permanent residence permit. From 1 January 2018 this document will be issued also to EU citizens.

(D) Potvrzení o přechodném pobytu na území (občané EU)/Certificate of temporary residence (EU citizens)

Folded document of 4 pages, made of synthetic paper with black printing on the cover page „Potvrzení o přechodném pobytu na území“. This document is issued as a temporary residence permit to citizens of EU, Switzerland, Norway, Island and Lichtenstein on their demand.

(E) Průkaz o povolení k trvalému pobytu občana Evropské unie/Permanent residence card for EU citizens

Violet single booklet with silver colour inscription on the cover page „Průkaz o povolení k trvalému pobytu občana Evropské unie“ (the precise title of the document in Czech).

This document is issued to EU citizens as a permanent residence permit till the end of 2017, the max. validity is 10 years – in circulation till 31 December 2027). From 1 January 2018 this document will be substituted by „Průkaz o povolení k trvalému pobytu“ (please see the document presented under letter C).

(F) Průkaz o povolení k pobytu pro cizince/Residence permit for foreigners

Light green single booklet with red colour inscription on the cover page „Průkaz o povolení k pobytu pro cizince“ (the precise title of the document in Czech).

This document was issued to the citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Island and Lichtenstein as a permanent residence permit and to their family members as a temporary residence permit till 14 August 2017. Since 15 August 2017 this document is issued only to the family members of the citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Island and Lichtenstein as a temporary residence permit.

(G) Průkaz povolení k pobytu azylanta/Residence permit for persons granted asylum

Grey single booklet with black colour inscription on the cover page „Průkaz povolení k pobytu azylanta“ (the precise title of the document in Czech). This document is issued to persons who were granted asylum. However, since 4 July 2011 it is issued only in specific situations and in most cases the uniform format ID card is issued instead.

(H) Průkaz oprávnění k pobytu osoby požívající doplňkové ochrany/Residence permit for persons granted subsidiary protection

Yellow single booklet with black colour inscription on the cover page „Průkaz oprávnění k pobytu osoby požívající doplňkové ochrany“ (the precise title of the document in Czech). This document is issued to persons who were granted subsidiary protection. However, since 4 July 2011 it is issued only in specific situations and in most cases the uniform format ID card is issued instead.

(I) Diplomatický identifikační průkaz/Diplomatic identity card

Diplomatic identity card is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the following remarks:

REMARKS EXPLANATION D Members of diplomatic missions – diplomat personnel K Members of a consulate – consular officers MO/D Members of international organizations who enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities ATP Administrative and technical members of diplomatic missions KZ Members of a consulate – consular employees МО/ATP Members of international organizations who enjoy the same privileges and immunities as the administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions MO Members of international organizations who enjoy privileges and immunities according to a relevant agreement SP, resp. SP/K Members of service personnel of diplomatic missions or consulates SSO, resp. SSO/K Personal servants of members of diplomatic missions or consulates

(iii) The diplomatic identity card was issued with black colour inscription on the cover page „Diplomatický identifikační průkaz/Diplomatic Identity Card” till 14 August 2017 with a max. validity of 4 years – in circulation until August 2021.

(iv) Since 15 August 2017 the new diplomatic identity card is issued with black colour inscription on the cover page „Identifikační průkaz a povolení k pobytu/Identity Card and long-term residence permit“.

This document is a paper card laminated in foil (105 x 74 mm). On the front it bears a photograph of the holder and states his/her name, nationality, date of birth, sex, function, address and the date of expiry of the ID card. On the back it states that the card is an official document and a proof of identity, as well as a proof of long-term residence in the Czech Republic.

AUSTRIA

Replacement of the list published in OJ C 345, 27.9.2018.

Residence permits pursuant to Article 2(16)(a) of the Schengen Borders Code:

I. Residence permits issued in accordance with the uniform format set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 — Residence permit with ‘proof of establishment’ in the form of the ID1 card in accordance with the joint actions based on Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals (issued in Austria between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2005). — Residence permit in the form of a sticker in accordance with the joint actions based on Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals (issued in Austria between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2005). — Residence permits falling under ‘authorisation of establishment’ (Niederlassungsbewilligung), ‘family member’ (Familienangehörige), ‘permanent residence - EU’ (Daueraufenthalt-EG), ‘permanent residence - family member’ (Daueraufenthalt-Familienangehöriger) and ‘authorisation of residence’ (Aufenthaltsbewilligung), in the form of the ID1 card in accordance with the joint actions based on Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third‐country nationals (issued in Austria since 1 January 2006). The ‘authorisation of residence’ (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) permit indicates the specific purpose for which it was issued. An ‘authorisation of residence’ permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) may be issued for the following purposes: intra-corporate transfer (ICT), posted worker, self-employed person, special cases of employment, school pupil, social service provider, family reunification. ‘Authorisation of residence’ (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) permits for the purpose of intra-corporate transfers (‘ICT’ and ‘mobile ITC’) have been issued since 1 October 2017. ‘Student’ (‘Student’), ‘volunteer’ and ‘researcher mobility’‘authorisation of residence’ (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) permits have been issued since 1 September 2018. ‘Student’ (‘Studierender’), ‘authorisation of residence’ (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) permits were issued until 31 August 2018. The ‘authorisation of establishment’ (Niederlassungsbewilligung) residence permit may be issued without further details or for the following purposes: no gainful activity and dependant. Since 1 October 2017, ‘authorisation of establishment’ (Niederlassungsbewilligung) permits can also be issued for the categories ‘researcher’, ‘artist’ or ‘special cases of employment’. ‘Authorisation of establishment’ (Niederlassungsbewilligung) residence permits were issued in Austria until 30 June 2011 for the categories ‘key worker’, ‘unlimited’ and ‘limited’. ‘Permanent residence - EU’ (Daueraufenthalt-EG) and ‘permanent residence - family member’ (Daueraufenthalt-Familienangehöriger) permits were issued in Austria until 31 December 2013. ‘Authorisation of residence’ (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) permits for the purposes of Section 69a of the Establishment and Residence Act (NAG) were issued in Austria until 31 December 2013. ‘Authorisation of residence’ (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) permits were also issued for job rotation workers, artists and researchers until 30 September 2017. — The ‘red-white-red card’ (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte), the ‘red-white-red card plus’ (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte plus) and the ‘blue EU card’ (Blaue Karte EU) in the form of the ID1 card in accordance with the joint actions based on Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals (issued in Austria since 1 July 2011). — ‘Permanent residence – EU’ (Daueraufenthalt- EG) permits in accordance with the joint actions based on Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals (issued in Austria since 1 January 2014). — ‘Right of residence plus’ (‘Aufenthaltsberechtigung plus’) permits issued in accordance with Section 55(1) or Section 56(1) of the Asylum Act as set out in Federal Law Gazette I No 100/2005 are in line with the former provisions of Sections 41(a)(9) and 43(3) of the Establishment and Residence Act (NAG) as set out in Federal Law Gazette I No 38/2011. Issued in Austria from 1 January 2014. — The ‘right of residence’ (Aufenthaltsberechtigung) permit issued in accordance with Section 55(2) or Section 56(2) of the Asylum Act as set out in Federal Law Gazette I No 100/2005 corresponds to the former ‘authorisation of establishment’ (Niederlassungsbewilligung) permit issued in accordance with Section 43(3) and (4) of the Establishment and Residence Act (NAG) as set out in Federal Law Gazette I No 38/2011. Issued in Austria from 1 January 2014. — The ‘right of residence on the grounds of special protection’ (‘Aufenthaltsberechtigung aus besonderem Schutz’) permit issued in accordance with Section 57 of the Asylum Act as set out in Federal Law Gazette I No 100/2005 further transposes the provisions of Council Directive 2004/81/EC of 29 April 2004 on the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities. The predecessor provision was Section 69(a)(1) of the Establishment and Residence Act (NAG) as set out in Federal Law Gazette I No 38/2011. Issued in Austria from 1 January 2014.

II. Residence permits which, pursuant to Directive 2004/38, do not have to be issued in the uniform format — The residence permit according a right of residence in the Union of more than three months for family members of EEA citizens pursuant to Directive 2004/38/EC does not correspond to the standard format in Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals. — The permanent residence card to document a Union right of permanent residence of more than three months for a family member of an EEA citizen pursuant to Directive 2004/38/EC does not correspond to the standard format in Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third‐country nationals.

Other documents entitling the holder to reside in Austria or to re-enter Austria (pursuant to Article 2(16)(b) of the Schengen Borders Code:

— Identity document with photograph in card format for persons entitled to privileges and immunities in red, yellow, blue, green, brown, grey and orange, issued by the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.

— Identity document with photograph in card format for persons entitled to privileges and immunities in light grey with a reference to the categories red, orange, yellow, green, blue, brown and grey, issued by the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs.

— ‘Person entitled to asylum status’ pursuant to Section 3 of the 2005 Asylum Act or the provisions that were its predecessors – usually documented by a Convention travel document (issued in Austria since 28 August 2006) or by a card for persons entitled to asylum pursuant to Section 51(a) of the 2005 Asylum Act (issued for foreign nationals who applied for international protection from 15 November 2015 and to whom this status was granted from 1 June 2016).

— ‘Person holding subsidiary protection status’ pursuant to Section 8 of the 2005 Asylum Act or the provisions that were its predecessors – generally documented by a card for persons holding subsidiary protection status pursuant to Section 52 of the 2005 Asylum Act.

— List of participants on a school trip within the European Union within the meaning of the Council Decision of 30 November 1994 on a joint action concerning travel facilities for school pupils from third countries resident in a Member State.

— ‘Confirmation of legal residence pursuant to Section 31(1)(5) of the Aliens Police Act (FPG)’/‘Application for an extension pursuant to Section 2(4)(17a) of the Aliens Police Act (FPG)’, in conjunction with a valid travel document.

— Employment permit pursuant to Section 32c of the Aliens Employment Act (Ausländerbeschäftigungsgesetz) in conjunction with a valid or expired ‘D’ visa for seasonal workers or pursuant to Section 22a of the Immigration Police Act (Fremdenpolizeigesetz - FPG), issued by Austria.

— Indefinite residence permit – issued in the form of an ordinary visa under Section 6(1)(1) of the 1992 Aliens Act (FrG) (issued until 31 December 1992 by the Austrian domestic authorities and representative offices abroad in the form of a stamp).

— Residence permit in the form of a green sticker up to No 790.000.

— Residence permit in the form of a green and white sticker from No 790.001 onwards.

— Residence permit in the form of a sticker in accordance with Council Joint Action 97/11/JHA of 16 December 1996, Official Journal L 7 of 10.1.1997, concerning a uniform format for residence permits (issued in Austria between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2004).

— ‘Confirmation of the right to enter Austria pursuant to Section 24 of the Establishment and Residence Act (NAG) or Section 59 of the Asylum Act’ in the form of a green and blue sticker.

LATVIA

Replacement of the list published in OJ C 304, 9.9.2014.

1. Residence permits covered by point (a) of point 15 of Article 2 of Regulation No 562/2006:

— Uzturēšanās atļauja Residence permit in the form of a sticker, issued up to 31 March 2012.

— Uzturēšanās atļauja Residence permit in the form of an eID card, issued from 1 April 2012 onward. This type of permit is issued to the following categories of persons: — citizens of third countries entitled under Directive 2004/38/EC, with the indication ‘Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen’ or ‘Permanent residence card of a family member of a Union citizen; — citizens of third countries without entitlement under Directive 2004/38/EC.

— Savienības pilsoņa ģimenes locekļa uzturēšanās atļauja Residence permit for a member of the family of a Union citizen. This is a temporary residence permit for a family member of an EU/EEA/CH national who is a third‐country national; A5 format form with incorporated security features; issued up to 31 March 2012.

— Savienības pilsoņa ģimenes locekļa pastāvīgās uzturēšanās atļauja Permanent residence permit for a member of the family of a Union citizen. This is a permanent residence permit for a family member of an EU/EEA/CH national who is a third‐country national; A5 format with incorporated security features; issued up to 31 March 2012.

2. Residence permits covered by point (b) of point 15 of Article 2 of Regulation No 562/2006

— Latvijas Republikas nepilsoņa pase Latvian alien’s passport, violet in colour. These passports are issued to non‐citizens of Latvia, and under the Latvian legislation authorise residence in and re‐entry into Latvia. The status of a non‐citizen is equivalent to the status of a holder of a Latvian permanent residence permit. The holder of an alien’s passport does not need a residence permit to reside in Latvia and to re‐enter it following travel abroad.

— Latvian alien’s identity card, in the form of an eID card. These cards are issued to non‐citizens of Latvia, and under the Latvian legislation authorise residence in and re‐entry into Latvia. The status of a non‐citizen is equivalent to the status of a holder of a Latvian permanent residence permit. The holder of an alien’s identity card does not need a residence permit to reside in Latvia and to re‐enter it following travel abroad.

— Bezvalstnieka ceļošanas dokuments Stateless person travel document, brown in colour. These documents are issued to persons that Latvia has recognised as stateless; under the Latvian legislation they authorise residence in and re‐entry into Latvia. The holder of a stateless person travel document does not need a residence permit to reside in Latvia and to re‐enter it following travel abroad.

— Bēgļa ceļošanas dokuments Refugee travel document, blue in colour. These documents are issued to persons that Latvia has recognised as refugees; under the Latvian legislation they authorise residence in and re‐entry into Latvia. The holder of a refugee travel document does not need a residence permit to reside in Latvia and to re‐enter it following travel abroad.

— Ceļošanas dokuments (alternatīvais statuss) Travel document for a person granted subsidiary protection status, blue in colour. These documents are issued to persons to whom Latvia has granted subsidiary protection status and who cannot obtain a travel document issued by their country of previous abode; under the Latvian legislation these documents authorise residence in and re‐entry into Latvia. The holder of a travel document for a person granted subsidiary protection status does not need a residence permit to reside in Latvia and to re‐enter it following travel abroad.

— Ceļotāju saraksts izglītības iestādes ekskursijām Eiropas Savienībā List of travellers for school trips within the European Union.

— Nacionālo bruņoto spēku izsniegtā identifikācijas karte Identity card issued by the National Armed Forces to the military personnel of the armed forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and of the Member States of the European Union, civilian personnel employed in the armed forces, dependents of such military personnel or civilians and other persons related to the armed forces.

Identity cards issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see Annex 20).

List of previous publications

OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 1.

OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 5.

OJ C 192, 18.8.2007, p. 11.

OJ C 271, 14.11.2007, p. 14.

OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 31.

OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 14.

OJ C 207, 14.8.2008, p. 12.

OJ C 331, 21.12.2008, p. 13.

OJ C 3, 8.1.2009, p. 5.

OJ C 64, 19.3.2009, p. 15.

OJ C 198, 22.8.2009, p. 9.

OJ C 239, 6.10.2009, p. 2.

OJ C 298, 8.12.2009, p.15.

OJ C 308, 18.12.2009, p. 20.

OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 5.

OJ C 82, 30.3.2010, p. 26.

OJ C 103, 22.4.2010, p. 8.

OJ C 108, 7.4.2011, p. 6.

OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 5.

OJ C 201, 8.7.2011, p. 1.

OJ C 216, 22.7.2011, p. 26.

OJ C 283, 27.9.2011, p. 7.

OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 5.

OJ C 214, 20.7.2012, p. 7.

OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 4.

OJ C 51, 22.2.2013, p. 6.

OJ C 75, 14.3.2013, p. 8.

OJ C 77, 15.3.2014, p. 4.

OJ C 118, 17.4.2014, p. 9.

OJ C 200, 28.6.2014, p. 59.

OJ C 304, 9.9.2014, p. 3.

OJ C 390, 5.11.2014, p. 12.

OJ C 210, 26.6.2015, p. 5.

OJ C 286, 29.8.2015, p. 3.

OJ C 151, 28.4.2016, p. 4.

OJ C 16, 18.1.2017, p. 5.

OJ C 69, 4.3.2017, p. 6.

OJ C 94, 25.3.2017, p. 3.

OJ C 297, 8.9.2017, p. 3.

OJ C 343, 13.10.2017, p. 12.

OJ C 100, 16.3.2018, p. 25.

OJ C 144, 25.4.2018, p. 8.

OJ C 173, 22.5.2018, p. 6.

OJ C 222, 26.6.2018, p. 12.

OJ C 248, 16.7.2018, p. 4.

OJ C 269, 31.7.2018, p. 27.

OJ C 345, 27.9.2018. p. 5.

OJ C 27, 22.1.2019. p. 8.

OJ C 34, 28.1.2019, p. 4.

OJ C 46, 5.2.2019, p. 5.

(1) See the list of previous publications at the end of this update.

(2) OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1.