Apply for an eID card for EU and EEA nationals

From 01 January 2021, European Union (EU) nationals and European Economic Area (EEA) nationals will be able to apply for a card with electronic proof of identity (eID) function.

Requirements

• Possession of a nationality of a member state of the European Union (EU) or of the European Economic Area (EEA)
• No possession of German citizenship within the meaning of Article 116 (1) of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz)
• applicant must be at least 16 years old
• main residence in Jena

Period of validity

The eID card is issued for a period of validity of 10 years. An extension is not permitted. When the period of validity expires, a new eID card can be applied for.

Loss, theft

The loss or theft of a valid eID card must be reported in writing or in person. If the report has already been made to the police, please bring the duplicate with you.

Application

The application must be submitted during the personal interview. It is not permissible to appoint a proxy. Juveniles who are at least 16 years old may submit the application alone.

Issue / collection

After receiving the PIN letter from the Bundesdruckerei, the eID card can be picked up at the central registration desk on the ground floor of Löbdergraben 12 of the bürgerservice.

• valid foreign passport or identity card

• Act on a card for citizens of the Union and nationals of the European Economic Area with electronic proof of identity function (eID Card Act - eIDKG)