Apply for a parking permit for people with severe disabilities
Blue EU parking permit for people with severe mobility impairments or blindness; entitles the holder to park in designated disabled parking spaces.
How to proceed
- 1
Hold a severely disabled person's ID card with the appropriate designation
If necessary, apply to the Social Security Office in advance.
- 2
Submit an application to the Department of Motor Vehicles
Please include a passport photo and a copy of your ID.
- 3
Issuance of the blue EU parking permit
Entitles the holder to park in designated accessible parking spaces throughout the EU.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Application submitted without a current disability ID card with the appropriate designation
Common reasons for rejection
- • The required designation (aG, Bl, H, G with additional requirements) is not present
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
People with the designations "aG" (severe mobility impairment) or "Bl" (blind) on their disability ID card, as well as certain other groups of people.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted without a current disability ID card with the appropriate designation
Common reasons for rejection
- •The required designation (aG, Bl, H, G with additional requirements) is not present
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.