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:www.personalausweisportal.de

  • Electronic residence permit:

    The Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees) provides information about the electronic residence permit


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: Questions and suggestions

  • 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