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The police issue standard identity cards, minor's identity cards and temporary identity cards. Health insurance data may be added to an identity card if the applicant so requests. A person may only have one identity card valid at a time.

Identity cards are applied for in writing from the local police. An application for an identity card may be submitted to any licence service point of the police.

An application for an identity card must be submitted in person, and the card must be paid for when submitting the application. The identity card should be picked up at the police department in person, but it may also be collected by a proxy or posted to the applicant on request.

Standard and minor's identity cards are valid for five years and temporary identity cards for up to four months. Identity cards issued before 1 March 1999 expired on 31 December 2002.

When applying for an identity card, the following must be submitted:

  • one passport photograph (photo guidelines)
  • reliable proof of identity such as a passport or identity card
  • the consent of the parents or guardians if the applicant is under 18 years, except for a minor's identity card

    Fees:

    Standard identity card EUR 48
    Identity card for a minor EUR 28
    Temporary identity card EUR 30
    Decision to refuse an identity card EUR 25



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