Information resources and support

General information about the national ID card and the electronic residence permit:

  • National ID card:
    The Bundesministerium des Innern, für Bau und Heimat (Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community) provides an information portal for the national ID card that is available here:
  • Electronic residence permit:
    The Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees) provides information about the electronic residence permit here:

Information about AusweisApp2 and support

  • Questions and suggestions:

    Do you need support in using AusweisApp2? If you have any questions or problems, please read the section “Oft gestellte Fragen” (Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ) that is available here:

  • AusweisApp2: Portal of AusweisApp2:

  • You can also contact the Support team directly:

    • Telephone: +49 421 204 95 995 (local rate, other network charges may vary)
    • Fax: +49 421 204 95-11
    • E-Mail: support@ausweisapp.de