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.
How to proceed
- 1
Explain the urgent need to the Department of Citizen Services
For example, a short trip or the loss of an ID card.
- 2
Request an immediate issuance
For an additional fee, without a chip function.
- 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.