Passport in Berlin
In Berlin (Berlin), the Bürgeramt Berlin processes applications for Passport. The key facts for your application.
Responsible office for Passport in Berlin
Bürgeramt Berlin · Bürgeramt
Berlin hat 12 Bezirksämter. Buchen Sie Ihren Termin online für das Bürgeramt in Ihrem Bezirk unter service.berlin.de/buergeramt – oder rufen Sie die Behördennummer 115 an.
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 Berlin with all contact details above.
All authorities for Passport →Fees
60 € (ab 24 J.), Express: +32 €
Processing time
approx. 4 weeks in Berlin
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
Berlin: approx. approx. 4 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
If you apply for Passport in Berlin, you wait about approx. 4 weeks on average. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Bürgeramt Berlin. In Berlin we expect around approx. 4 weeks processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures. 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 Berlin
Responsible authority
- Passport in Berlin
- City Berlin
- State information
Regional specifics
- Passport Application
Form
- Fee Waiver for Identification Documents
Grant
- Travel document for refugees
Grant
- Deadlines
- Checklist
- Authorities
- FAQ
- Identification card
For travel within the EU/EEA
- Passport – overview
Handle Passport online
Submit your application directly online – without visiting an office.
Start online application