What foreigners should know about Germany's digital ID cards and residence permits

So far, applicants for a new ID document have to go to the Office twice. Now you can also send the completed document – for a fee.

What foreigners should know about Germany's digital ID cards and residence permits

Germany is pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its administrative services, with key changes to ID documents and residence permits coming in May. Here's what you need to know about the latest efforts to move the process online.

Once less to the office: From May you can have your passport or ID delivered. However, this costs a few euros extra. (BMI, E-ID card)

So far, applicants for a new ID document have to go to the Office twice. Now you can also have the completed document sent - for a fee.