Bundesportal | Passport replacement in case of loss of passport abroad

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Publisher

Hesse

Last update or date of publication

August 16, 2022

Contact

The government service telephone number 115 – your point of contact for questions related to the federal, state and local.

Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 (and beyond these times in some regions).

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Government service telephone number calls are charged at local rates.

If you have lost your passport abroad or it has been stolen from you, you must obtain replacement travel documents for the journey home.

Depending on whether you want to return directly to Germany or enter other countries, either a travel document, which is only valid for entry into Germany, or a new passport must be issued.

Hint: Some countries require the entry stamp in their passport as proof of legal entry. In these cases, you may need to apply for an exit visa.

Certificate of loss or theft report to the police
two current biometrics-compatible passport photos in passport format 45 x 35 mm
Proof of identity and nationality (e.g. identity card, copy of lost or stolen passport)

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Preconditions

Submit all necessary documents.

Hints

Validity

Travel document: duration of the trip, maximum one month
temporary passport: up to one year

A fee of € 8.00 will be charged for ID cards that only entitle you to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.

Basis for legal action

§ 10 Passport Ordinance (PassV)

§ 15 Passport Ordinance (PassV)

§ 7 Passport Ordinance (PassV)

§ 9 Passport Ordinance (PassV)

Procedure

Replacement travel documents will be issued to you upon request by the German mission abroad in the destination country. Visit the German embassy, consulate general or consulate with the required documents (honorary consuls are not entitled to issue).

Processing time

Exhibition

Travel document: usually within a few hours
temporary passport: several days

Note: In order to issue you with a temporary passport, the passport authority of your place of residence must grant the authorization to the issuing authority. This can take different lengths of time depending on the individual case and the accessibility of the authority.

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