Passport

Passport Act

for a passport or an express passport:

The express passport is a normal, machine-readable passport that Bundesdruckerei produces faster than usual for an increased fee. It is issued by Bundesdruckerei within three working days.

• current, biometric photo
• Existing identity document
• Declaration of consent from both parents, up to the age of 18 (see forms)
• Declaration of custody, if applicable, until the child reaches the age of 18
• Naturalization certificate, if applicable

additionally for a temporary passport:

A temporary passport is used to provide a passport applicant with a fully-fledged identity document immediately in emergency and urgent cases at home and abroad.

• Proof in case of emergency or urgency (e.g. flight ticket, booking confirmation)

additionally with a second passport:

One reason for a second passport is if, for example, you wish to enter a country that is likely to refuse you entry if your passport shows that you have stayed in certain other countries.

• Written proof from the employer

additionally in the case of a stolen/lost passport:

• Completion of the criminal complaint
• Proof of identity

Tip:
Allow two weeks to pass before you apply for a new passport; you may find it again.

Further documents may be requested in individual cases.

• Passport for persons under 24 years: €37.50 and valid for six years
• Passport for persons over 24 years: €70.00 and valid for ten years
• Additional fee for an express passport: € 32.00
• Temporary passport: €26.00 and valid for one year
• Second passport: €70.00 and valid for six years
• Additional fee for a passport with 48 pages: € 22.00

Further information on entry requirements can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office. 

• Declaration of consent for the issue / application / collection of a passport / ID card