• The data in the passport must always be up-to-date. In case of changes, the citizen must apply for a new passport for: Change of name upon marriage or establishment of a civil partnership Change of name in the event of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership Modification of other data Changes made without issuing a new passport: Change of residence
  • If you wish to participate in a European Voluntary Service under EU Directive 2016/801, you can apply for a temporary residence permit
  • The delivery time for a passport is usually at least 2 weeks. If you need a passport at short notice, you can apply for one using the express order procedure.
  • For frequent travellers, a passport with 48 pages can be issued.
  • If you have a German passport and certain data changes, you must apply for a new passport.
  • A provisional machine-readable passport will only be issued to you if the time for issuing an express passport (production time max. 72 hours) is too short and it cannot be handed over in time before the first use.
  • More information about this administrative service.
  • More information about this administrative service.
  • You can check the processing status of your passport with the relevant office.
  • More information about this administrative service.
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