Identity card, eID card or electronic residence permit; application for a Braille sticker
Visually impaired persons can apply for a transparent sticker with Braille for the back of their ID card, eID card or electronic residence permit from their local authority or immigration office.
Stand: 13.02.2026. Link zum BayernPortal
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Since 01.09.2021, a transparent Braille sticker with the word "ad" (identity document) can be affixed to the ID card, the eID card or the electronic residence permit on the back of the ID card at the request of the document holder.
The Braille sticker is intended to make it easier to distinguish the ID card, eID card or electronic residence permit from other cards in cheque card format, for example in a wallet.
- Submitting an informal application to the relevant competent authority (identity card and eID card authorities, i.e. the municipalities of the (main) place of residence, and the immigration authorities for the electronic residence permit)
- Holders of an identity card, an eID card or an electronic residence permit
The sticker is only affixed to the back of the ID document at the request of the cardholder.
The Braille sticker can be affixed immediately when the ID document is issued or at a later date.
- Identity card, eID card or electronic residence permit
§ Section 18b of the Identity Card Ordinance (PAuswV)
§ Section 36b of the Identity Card Ordinance (PAuswV)
§ Section 59 (2a) of the Residence Ordinance (AufenthV)
Passports and Identification Documents
You can handle passport and ID matters at the Citizen Services office located on the ground floor of City Hall. Here, for example, you can obtain passports, ID cards, children’s passports, and temporary documents, etc.
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Phone Hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.