eID card application

Procedure

• The eID card can only be applied for in person.
• If you wish, you can have your new eID card delivered directly to your home. You can find the requirements and further information on "Direct delivery" under "Further information" - "Direct delivery information sheet".
• All information on collecting the eID card can be found under "Further information" - "Where can I find out more?" - "Pick up your ID card / passport / eID card".

Legal bases

• eID-Karte-Gesetz
• Personalausweis- und eID-Karten-Gebührenverordnung

More information

• Validity period of the eID card: 10 years