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apply for a passport

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In many countries outside the European Union (EU), you need a passport to enter the country. If you have German citizenship, you can apply for a German passport.

  • Basic information

    You need a passport if you want to travel to countries outside the European Union (EU).
    If you have German citizenship, you can apply for a German passport.

    The passport

    • is recognized both within the EU and outside the EU,
    • has a chip on which certain identity features are stored,
    • can be applied for at any age from birth.

    Passport for children

    • Your child also needs a passport if you are planning a trip outside the EU.
      • You can find detailed information on applying for passports for people under the age of 18 under "Further information"- "Applying for a passport - for people under 18"

    Passport for frequent travelers

    The passport has 32 pages. A passport with 48 pages can be applied for for an additional fee.

    Name changes

    If your name changes due to marriage, divorce, registration/dissolution of a civil partnership or other reasons, your passport will become invalid.
    If necessary, you must apply for a new passport.

    Responsibilities

    • You can apply for a passport at the Bürgeramt Bremen in one of the BürgerServiceCenters.
    • If you have more than one place of residence, the Bürgeramt at your main place of residence is responsible.
    • If there is an important reason, you can also apply for your passport at an authority outside your place of residence. This may incur additional costs for you.
    • If you live abroad or your passport has been lost abroad, you can apply for your passport at the German representation abroad.

    Requirements

    • You have German citizenship.
    • You are present in person when you apply for your passport.
      • If you are applying for a passport for someone you are looking after, they must also be present when you apply.
    • There must be no grounds for refusing a passport. This includes, for example, the assumption that you will be prevented from leaving the country by
      • criminal prosecution,
      • enforcement of a sentence or
      • to evade a statutory maintenance obligation.

  • Procedure

    You must apply for a passport in person at one of the BürgerServiceCenters.

    • Make an appointment online or by telephone or come to the open consultation hours. Please note the opening hours.
    • You appear in person and apply for a passport.
    • Bring all the necessary documents with you.
    • The official staff will fill out the application with you on site. All you have to do is sign the application.
    • Fingerprints must be taken and stored in your passport.
    • You will receive a collection slip with which you can collect your passport.
    • You pay the fees.
    • You can view the current processing status of your passport online.
      • To do this, follow the online service "Status query processing of ID documents" and enter the serial number of the document you are applying for.
        • You will find the serial number on the collection slip issued when you submit your application.
    • As soon as your passport is ready for collection, collect it from the office where you applied for it.
      • You can find all information about collecting your passport under "Further information" - "Collecting your ID card/passport/eID card".
    • If you wish, you can have your new passport delivered directly to your home for a fee.
      • All requirements and further information can be found under "Further information" - "Direct delivery information sheet"

    More information

    • German citizens need a visa to enter the USA or Canada without a visa:
      • a regular (machine-readable bordeaux red) passport
      • and additionally an electronic entry permit.
        • This can be applied for via the electronic travel authorization systems of the USA or Canada.
          • The links to the respective travel authorization systems can be found under "Further information".
    • As a rule, you can only have one passport issued. Under certain circumstances, however, you can also apply for a second passport. You must provide evidence of a reason for this.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Proof of identity
      • For example, an identity card or an old or invalid passport.
    • 1 QR code to retrieve a digital passport photo or take your photo directly at the BürgerServiceCenter
      • Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. Under "Further information" - "Notes on digital passport photos" you will find further important information.
    • Certificate with current name, if applicable

      For example:

      • Birth certificate, marriage certificate, marriage certificate.
      • Family register.
      • Declaration of name.
    • Further documents may be required, for example
      • in the event of loss due to theft: police report.

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  • Fees / Costs

    70,00 EUR for persons aged 24 and over.
    37,50 EUR for persons under 24 years of age.
    32,00 EUR additionally for the issue in the express procedure.
    22,00 EUR additionally for the 48-page pass.
    6,00 EUR Photo costs (if no photo is transmitted by the photographer via a QR code brought along).
    15,00 EUR additionally when using the direct shipping option.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    6 years Valid for applicants under 24 years of age.
    10 years Years of validity for applicants aged 24 and over.
    The passport loses its validity earlier if
    - the personal details entered are no longer correct or
    - the passport photo is no longer clearly suitable for identification purposes. This can be the case in particular with passports for babies or small children.

    How long does it take to process

    6 weeks bis 8 weeks In the express process approx. 4 - 5 days.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 10.03.2026

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