Travel document for foreigners
<p>In principle, foreign nationals must present a valid national passport. Whether it is unreasonable to obtain a national passport must be examined by the Foreigners Office on a case-by-case basis. The travel document can only be issued for the duration for which the residence permit is valid. In the case of an unlimited residence permit, the maximum validity can be issued.</p>
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# Travel document for foreigners

## Summary

If you do not have a passport or passport replacement, the Foreigners Office can issue you with a travel document for foreigners in individual cases.
## Description

In principle, foreign nationals must present a valid national passport. Whether it is unreasonable to obtain a national passport must be examined by the Foreigners Office on a case-by-case basis. The travel document can only be issued for the duration for which the residence permit is valid. In the case of an unlimited residence permit, the maximum validity can be issued.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

* Fully completed [application form](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Auslaenderbehoerde/Dokumente/Antrag-_Reiseausweise.pdf)
* Current biometric passport photo
* Written justification as to why obtaining a national passport is unreasonable and supporting documents

Further documents may be required in individual cases.

Please submit the required documents [online](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/reiseausweis_auslaender/index) or by post. After submitting your online application, you can download a completed document as a PDF for your records. Once we have checked your application, you will receive an appointment for a personal interview.

## Prerequisites

* You are registered in Munich
* You demonstrably do not have a national passport or passport substitute and cannot obtain one in a reasonable manner
* You have a valid residence permit

## Fee Range

* Persons aged 24 and over: 100 euros
* Persons under 24 years of age: 97 euros
* For beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and resettlement refugees: 70 euros (persons aged 24 and over); 38 euros (persons under 24)

## Processing Time

10 to 12 weeks

## Legal Basis

EU Directive 2252/2004 (introduction of the eTravelcard)

## Questions and Answers

 
### What is the maximum validity of the travel document?

 

* Persons up to 24 years: 6 years
* Persons over 24 years: 10 years
   
## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Contact form](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/abhkontakt/index)
* [Information on the biometric passport photo](https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/system/files/dokumente/pdf/Fotomustertafel-72dpi.pdf)
* [Application for a travel document](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Auslaenderbehoerde/Dokumente/Antrag-_Reiseausweise.pdf)
* [Apply online](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/reiseausweis_auslaender/index?lang=en)

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