New rules on the ID card: fines and email memories!
New rules on the ID card: fines and email memories!
Deutschland - The topic of expired personnel cards is becoming increasingly relevant, especially in view of the possible fines and travel restrictions that are associated with an invalid document. According to derwesten.de , the fine for the use of an expired ID can be between 10 and 80 euros. However, this only applies in practice; In theory, fines can also be imposed up to 3000 euros, which underlines the importance of regular checks and timely renewal, as on Busseldkatalog is highlighted.
Especially for people under the age of 24, the identity card is only valid for six years, while it is valid for older citizens for ten years. An expired ID card will be invalid from the following day after the end of the validity, which can potentially lead to problems, especially when traveling. In the worst case, an expired ID can also lead to travelers at airports. Airlines usually do not accept an expired identity card, but some countries, on the other hand, make exceptions and accept expired ID cards as long as they are no longer invalid.
souvenir service to avoid fines
A positive innovation was also introduced by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home (BMI): Citizens can indicate their email address when applying for a new ID card or passport. This measure, such as derwesten.de should serve to send memories before the documents have expired. According to Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, this service makes everyday life easier and saves unnecessary ways to office.
It is important that the specified email address is used regularly to ensure that the memories make sense and are not forgotten.
costs and procedures of the ID extension
The extension of an ID card is associated with EUR 22.80 for people under the age of 24 and 37 euros for people over 24 years. In order to apply for a new ID, the application should be submitted at least 2-3 months before the current ID expires, whereby the processing time is usually between 3 and 6 weeks, depending on the occupancy of the responsible authority.
In the case of an expired ID, the submission of a birth certificate can be increasingly requested, which underlines the topic of timely renewal again. The Federal Foreign Office also emphasizes that a current passport is required for trips abroad, since the German ID card is generally not accepted. This is particularly important for citizens who are often traveling or who are planning a stay abroad, as on the website of the DetailsOrt Deutschland Quellen