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Application for German ID Card - Personalausweis.

Are you interested in applying for a German ID Card?

Germans living abroad are not obligated to carry a valid Personalausweis/ID Card.

However, having a Personalausweis is useful if you often stay in Germany or need to use the online ID functions. Information on how to apply for a Personalausweis can be found on our German language website.

Overview "Passport and Personalausweis (German ID) Application"
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