If you want to use the online ID card function as a providing organization in your own application, you need an authorization certificate.If you perform official duties for the Federal Republic of Germany abroad, you may be issued an official passport by the Federal Foreign Office under certain conditions. Depending on the activity, you may receive a diplomatic passport or a service passport.When your new ID card is available, you can pick it up in person. Collection by an authorized person is also possible.You can declare in writing to the identity card authority at any time (during the validity of the identity card) that you wish to use the electronic proof of identity function, which has not yet been activated, from now on. The identity card authority will then subsequently activate the electronic proof of identity function.For minors travelling abroad unaccompanied by their parents, a declaration of consent from the parents is recommended.In many countries outside the European Union (EU), you need a passport to enter the country. If you have German citizenship, you can apply for a German passport.In the event of an emergency, you can be issued with an emergency travel document by the border authorities (Federal Police) before you travel, provided that you are a national of Germany or another EU Member State or have a secure residence status.
These Assistance Services support you in exercising your rights and fulfilling your duties in the European internal market.
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) Germany is your contact point if you have any questions about your rights in Europe or have a dispute with a company based in another EU country, Iceland or Norway. We will help all consumers free of charge.