eID-Karte beantragen

The eID card is a document that provides the online ID function for people who are not entitled to be issued an ID card or residence permit with online ID function.

With the eID card, it is possible to identify yourself securely on the Internet using an eID client, such as the AusweisApp provided by the federal government, or at citizen terminals using your foreign ID card. Similar to online shopping or banking, it can be used to quickly and easily complete administrative procedures and numerous other services.

Basic functions:

• electronic proof of identity
• Electronic signature
• Only suitable as electronic proof of identity and not as an identity document or travel document

Notes:

• In order to use the online ID function, a card reader or an eID client, such as the AusweisApp, is required.

• eID cards can only be obtained by persons who are either EU citizens or citizens of another state of the European Economic Area (EEA). Exception: German citizens cannot obtain an eID card. However, the eID function has already been included in every German identity card since 2010.
• The person applying for the card must have reached the age of 16.

• The eID card can only be applied for in person.
• Upon receipt of the pin letter from Bundesdruckerei, you will be informed about the completion of the eID card.
• All information about picking up the eID card can be found here: -> ID card / passport / pick up eID card https://www.service.bremen.de/sixcms/detail.php?gsid=bremen128.c.1246255.de

Validity period of the eID card: 10 years