German travel document for foreigners who do not have a valid national passport or are unable to obtain one.
Damit wir Apply for a Travel Document for Foreign Nationals mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Submit an application to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization
With proof that a national passport cannot be obtained or is not reasonably required.
Verification of eligibility requirements
Authorities are reviewing whether obtaining a passport is reasonable.
Obtain a travel document
Valid only in countries that recognize this ID.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Foreign nationals living in Germany who do not have a valid travel document from their home country.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 4 weeks
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
€100–110 for a residence permit; otherwise free of charge.
Typically about 28 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.