AusweisApp2 installation and setup
Digital services
Overview
Use this when using ePerso for digital government services. Install AusweisApp2 on an NFC-enabled smartphone to authenticate with BundID and authority portals.
Timing to be aware of
Before event
Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.
What you'll need
- Smartphone with NFC
- activated ePerso
Common questions
Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.
- How do I activate the online function on my residence permit (eAT)?
- Why is everyone telling me to create a BundID account?
- I'm trying to use my BundID with my residence permit but my phone won't read the chip.
- I need a bank account to sign my rental lease, but I can't get an Anmeldung without a lease—how do I break this loop?
- I've tried the video call verification five times, but the agent keeps hanging up saying my passport is "not supported."