eID card
The eID card is a chip card that you can use to prove your identity electronically. With the eID card, you can identify yourself online and, for example, deal with public authorities or business transactions digitally.
You can obtain the German eID card as a citizen of another member state of the European Union as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway (European Economic Area) - regardless of whether you live in Germany or not.
The online ID function of the eID card offers you, as a citizen of these countries, the same electronic function as the German electronic ID card or the electronic residence permit in Germany. You can apply for the eID card regardless of whether your home country has an eID system or not.
If you use the eID card, you can decide for yourself and control whether and to whom you transmit personal data digitally.
The card does not serve as proof of identity to authorities in the event of a personal visit. It does not contain a photograph or a printed address.
Applying for the eID card is voluntary.
We are happy to be there for you in person, but only work by appointment. Book an appointment quickly and easily online in the appointment calendar at the Citizens' Office or the local administrations.
Online services
Appointment booking for citizens' offices and local administrations
Documents
Fees
Payment methods
What else should I know?
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Links and downloads
Similar services
Organizational units
eID card
Address
Marktstraße 18
65183 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Information on accessibility
- Barrier-free access is available
- The WC is barrier-free