Passport
Official identification document for travel abroad.
How to proceed
- 1
Book an appointment
Online appointment at the Department of Citizen Services.
- 2
Please bring the necessary documents
Old passport, ID card, passport photo.
- 3
Pick up
Pickup in person is required.
Required documents
- Biometric passport photoMandatory
- Old passport/ID cardMandatory
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
60 € (ab 24 J.), Express: +32 €
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Common mistakes
- • The biometric passport photo does not meet the requirements
- • Appointment not booked in time
Common reasons for rejection
- • Insufficient proof of identity
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
All German citizens.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The biometric passport photo does not meet the requirements
- •Appointment not booked in time
Common reasons for rejection
- •Insufficient proof of identity
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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How much does a passport cost?▼
€60 standard, €81 express (32 pages, valid for 10 years).
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Data quality
- 100 %
Latest content changes
- Gebühren 60 € / Express 32 €
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Passport by city
Regional processing times, responsibilities and specifics.