The German federal government plans to raise fees for issuing ID cards. For adults over 24, the cost will increase from 37 to 46 euros, while those under 24 will continue to pay 22.80 euros. The emergency travel document will also become more expensive.
According to a draft from the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the fee for a new ID card for people over 24 will rise from 37 euros to 46 euros. For citizens under 24, the price remains at 22.80 euros. The draft was first reported by the Bild magazine.
Additionally, the fee for the travel document, serving as a passport substitute, will be quadrupled from 8 to 32 euros. This emergency passport can be issued by border authorities, for example at the airport, for three months if the travel passport or ID card has expired.
The justification for the increase states in the draft: The aim is a 'cost-covering design of the fee for the application.' According to the authorities' calculations, this will result in additional annual costs of 9.8 million euros for citizens. One population group is to enjoy exceptions, but details remain unclear.