Detailed information about the German passport

To apply for a German passport, follow these steps:

1. Make an appointment: Make an appointment at your local citizen's office. Many cities offer online appointment scheduling. For example, in Berlin you can book an appointment via the service portal: Service Berlin

2. Required documents:

• Current identity card or old passport: To prove your identity.

• Biometric passport photo: Current and in accordance with the requirements. Information on the requirements can be found here:
  Federal Ministry of the Interior

• Birth certificate: If you do not yet have a passport or your personal details have changed.

• Marriage certificate: If your name was changed after the marriage.

3. Fees:

• Persons aged 24 and over:

  • Passport with 32 pages: 70.00 euros

  • Passport with 48 pages (for frequent travelers): 92.00 euros

• Persons under 24 years of age:

  • Passport with 32 pages: 37.50 euros

  • Passport with 48 pages: 59.50 euros

• Express passport (processing in approx. 4 working days): Additional surcharge of 32.00 euros.
  Federal Ministry of the Interior

4. Processing time:

• Standard procedure: Usually 3 to 4 weeks.

• Express delivery: Approx. 4 working days.

5. Period of validity:

• Persons aged 24 and over: 10 years.

• Persons under 24 years of age: 6 years.

6. Pick up:

You will be notified when your passport is ready for collection. Please bring your identity card or old passport with you when you collect it.

Note: Fees and processing times may vary depending on the federal state. It is therefore advisable to contact your local citizen's office in advance. Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Home Affairs:

Federal Ministry of the Interior

Please note that the application for a passport must be done in person as your fingerprints will be recorded.