Applying for an ID card for the first time

Service Description

German nationals aged 16 and over are required to have a valid identity card or a valid passport.
The period of validity depends on your age at the time of application:

  • Application under the age of 24: Identity card is valid for 6 years.
  • Application from the age of 24: Identity card is valid for 10 years.

A temporary ID card is valid for a maximum of three months. You can apply for your ID card at your local citizens' office at your main place of residence. Applications can be made at any other citizens' office if you can show good cause. In this case, a surcharge for lack of jurisdiction will apply.

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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