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Apply for a temporary ID card

A replacement document issued quickly without electronic features, in cases where the regular ID card is urgently needed but is not yet available.

Processing: 1 day
Success rate: 95.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Explain the urgent need to the Department of Citizen Services

    For example, a short trip or the loss of an ID card.

  2. 2

    Request an immediate issuance

    For an additional fee, without a chip function.

  3. 3

    Please note the limited validity

    Usually limited to a few months.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

1 day

Official: max. 1 day

Online application

In person or by post

Common mistakes

  • Limited validity (not valid as a travel document for all countries, no eID function) not taken into account

Common reasons for rejection

  • Urgency not demonstrated

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

People who need proof of identity on short notice (e.g., for a trip) but whose regular ID has not yet been issued.

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. 1 day

Success rate

approx. 95.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Limited validity (not valid as a travel document for all countries, no eID function) not taken into account

Common reasons for rejection

  • Urgency not demonstrated

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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