Passport in Hildesheim
If you apply for Passport in Hildesheim, you deal with the Bürgeramt Hildesheim. Here you find which documents you need and how long it takes.
Responsible office for Passport in Hildesheim
Bürgeramt Hildesheim · Bürgeramt
stadtbuero@stadt-hildesheim.de
Mo-Mi 08:00-15:00 (weitere Zeiten nach Termin)
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 Hildesheim with all contact details above.
All authorities for Passport →Fees
60 € (ab 24 J.), Express: +32 €
Processing time
approx. 3 weeks in Hildesheim
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
Hildesheim: 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
Hildesheim: Passport applications currently need around approx. 3 weeks. Statutory maximum: approx. 1 months. In practice it is rarely below this. Responsible: Bürgeramt Hildesheim. In Hildesheim we expect around approx. 3 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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