Civil service ID
The civil service ID is a document that serves as a service ID and legitimation feature for those doing civilian service . It thus represents the counterpart to the military ID card for those doing basic military service .
Germany
In Germany, the civil service card was only valid in conjunction with the valid identity card / passport of the person performing civil service. Usually the ID card was given to the service provider on the day of the start of work.
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In it was noted the department (hospital or similar) to which the civilian service provider was assigned, as well as the address of the civilian service provider. In addition, if the service provider was entitled to family journeys home, the nearest train stations to the office and the place of residence of the community service provider were noted.
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The civil service card was used for so-called family trips home as a ticket on Deutsche Bahn trains . He also received a 25% discount on certain other tickets. Furthermore, people doing community service were given discounts on the use of public facilities or some services.
Austria
In contrast to the German civil service card, the card is valid in Austria even without an associated identity card. The civil service card is sent directly to the facility by the civil service agency. After starting work, the card will be issued by the facility. The civil service ID is free of charge according to § 72 ZDG.
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The first and last name and date of birth of the community service provider and the end of the period of validity are noted.
Special feature: ÖsterreichCard - civil service
In Austria, an Österreichcard - Zivildienst from ÖBB can be requested free of charge separately from the civil service ID card . The required application form will be sent by registered mail to the civil service person along with the notification of assessment. With this Österreichcard - Zivildienst , people doing civilian service are entitled to make any 2nd class trips on ÖBB routes free of charge for the duration of their civilian service. After the end of civil service, the Österreichcard - civil service can continue to be used as 'ÖBB Vorteilscard Classic' until the end of its validity.