Passport in Bensheim
If you apply for Passport in Bensheim, you deal with the Bürgeramt Bensheim. Here you find which documents you need and how long it takes.
Responsible office for Passport in Bensheim
Bürgeramt Bensheim · Bürgeramt
Mo 08:00–16:00 · Di 10:00–18:00 · Do 10:00–18:00 · Fr 08:00–12:00 · Sa 10:00–13:00
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
You can find the responsible authority in Bensheim with all contact details above.
All authorities for Passport →Fees
60 € (ab 24 J.), Express: +32 €
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks in Bensheim
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
Bensheim: 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.
Everything about Passport
Regional overview
Bensheim: Passport applications currently need around approx. 3 weeks. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Bürgeramt Bensheim. If you apply for Passport in Bensheim, expect about approx. 3 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor. Submit complete documents with your first application – every query costs weeks.
Questions & Answers
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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- Bürgeramt Bensheim
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- City Bensheim
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- FAQ
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