eID card (EU/EEA)

Citizens from an EU country (except Germany) or Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein can apply for an eID card.

Description

The eID card in cheque card format is valid for 10 years. It does not contain a photograph or signature. The eID card contains a data chip with the personal data and address. It is intended exclusively for online use and cannot be used as an ID or travel document.

If you are visually impaired, you can obtain a transparent sticker with the Braille characters "ad" (for identity document) for your e-ID card. You can order it from us when you apply for or collect your e-ID card. You can also obtain the Braille sticker at any time at a later date. To do this, call the Citizens Office service hotline on 089/ 233-96000 or use our contact form.

You must always apply in person. You must make an appointment to visit our citizens' offices.

You need an appointment to visit the Citizens Office .

Prerequisites

  • You are older than 16 years.
  • You are from an EU country or Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein.
  • You are registered as having your main residence in Munich.

Required documents

  • original national identity documents (ID card/identity card, passport)
  • the fees must be paid in full when the application is submitted

Duration & Costs

Processing time

About four to five weeks

Notes on collection

You can check the processing status of your eID card online. You will need a pre-booked appointment to collect your card.

The card can be handed over to you personally or to a person authorised in writing (power of attorney available for download). Legal guardians also require a corresponding authorisation from the applicant if they are 16 years old.

You also have the option of engaging an authorised service company of your choice to collect the documents.

Fees

Issue of the card: 37 Euro

Payment methods available

Questions & Answers

The online ID function of the eID card gives you access to digital German administrative services and you can use it to identify yourself on the Internet and at vending machines/self-service terminals.

This makes it easier for you to communicate with online shops, banks, insurance companies, public authorities, social networks and companies and legitimise yourself accordingly.

No. The "PIN reset letter" online service offered by Bundesdruckerei GmbH was discontinued on 29 December 2023. To reset your PIN, you must go to a Citizens Office in person with your eID card.

If you are visually impaired, you can obtain a transparent sticker with the Braille characters "ad" (for identity document) for your e-ID card. You can order it from us when you apply for or collect your eID card. You can also obtain the Braille sticker at any time at a later date. To do this, call the Citizens Office service hotline on 089/ 233-96000 or send an e-mail to: buergerbuero.kvr@muenchen.de

Yes, if you move house, the address on the chip of the eID card must be changed. To do this, the original eID card must be presented at a Citizens Office.

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Bürgerangelegenheiten Bürgerbüro Pasing

Internet

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Bürgerangelegenheiten Bürgerbüro Pasing

Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München

Fax: +49 89 233-46544

Address

Landsberger Straße 486
81241 München

By appointment only

Accessibility

  • Available:Barrier-free access
  • Not available:Disabled parking

Related services

Loss of residence or identity documents

If you have lost your residence permit, travel document or other documents or if they have been stolen, you can report the loss here.

Loss or theft of eID card

If your eID card is lost or stolen, there is some information to bear in mind. You can find it here.

Cancellation of the residence permit, § 51 AufenthG

You need a certificate for longer stays abroad. The certificate is necessary, otherwise your residence permit may lose its validity.

Change of address in the eAT after moving

If you move within the city limits or move to Munich, you should change the address on your electronic residence permit (eAT).

Transfer of the residence permit to the new passport

If you have received a new passport, you must also apply for a new electronic residence permit.

Cancellation Loss or theft of the eID card

If your lost or stolen eID card turns up, please inform your Citizens Office immediately.