Passport
<p>As the entry requirements often change at very short notice, no guarantee can be given for information. It is therefore strongly recommended that you apply for the necessary passport in good time.</p>
<p>When crossing national borders, it is always necessary to carry an identity document. However, when travelling within the European Union and to most holiday destinations, it is sufficient for Germans to present their identity card or children's passport.</p>
<p><strong>Note for frequent travellers</strong><br>
 Frequent travellers can obtain passports with 48 pages instead of 32.</p>
<p><strong>Express order</strong><br>
 A passport can also be ordered from Bundesdruckerei using the express procedure. The processing time (application to delivery) is around three to six working days. You can apply for and collect your passport from any Citizens Office in the city. In addition to the fee, a surcharge of 32 euros must be paid.</p>
<p><strong>Temporary passport</strong><br>
 If you need the passport urgently and if even the express order takes too long, you can apply for a temporary passport which you can take with you immediately.</p>
<p>Please bring an additional biometric passport photo with you. The temporary passport is valid for one year, but is not accepted by all countries (e.g. USA).</p>
<p>You must prove or credibly demonstrate that you urgently need the temporary passport.</p>
<p>You can obtain details on the travel modalities of individual countries from the Foreign Office, your travel agent or the embassy of the country in question.</p>
<p>You can apply for a temporary passport at any Citizens Office in the city.</p>
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# Passport

## Summary

Anyone travelling outside the European Union needs a passport.
## Description

As the entry requirements often change at very short notice, no guarantee can be given for information. It is therefore strongly recommended that you apply for the necessary passport in good time.

When crossing national borders, it is always necessary to carry an identity document. However, when travelling within the European Union and to most holiday destinations, it is sufficient for Germans to present their identity card or children's passport.

**Note for frequent travellers**  

Frequent travellers can obtain passports with 48 pages instead of 32.

**Express order**  

A passport can also be ordered from Bundesdruckerei using the express procedure. The processing time (application to delivery) is around three to six working days. You can apply for and collect your passport from any Citizens Office in the city. In addition to the fee, a surcharge of 32 euros must be paid.

**Temporary passport**  

If you need the passport urgently and if even the express order takes too long, you can apply for a temporary passport which you can take with you immediately.

Please bring an additional biometric passport photo with you. The temporary passport is valid for one year, but is not accepted by all countries (e.g. USA).

You must prove or credibly demonstrate that you urgently need the temporary passport.

You can obtain details on the travel modalities of individual countries from the Foreign Office, your travel agent or the embassy of the country in question.

You can apply for a temporary passport at any Citizens Office in the city.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

* Current biometric [photo](https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/system/files/dokumente/pdf/Fotomustertafel-72dpi.pdf)
  + **Attention**: There are currently no photo booths available. Please bring your photo with you to the appointment!
* Identity document (previous passport, identity card, child's passport - if available; original birth certificate of the child if applying for the first time)
* For under 18-year-olds: Identity card or passport of all custodial persons
* If required: Declaration of consent from the absent parent (available for download)
* Important: In cases of doubt, the passport authority may request further documents (e.g. custody orders, current civil status certificates, proof of German citizenship). In these cases, you may have to visit the office again in person.
* The fees must be paid in full at the time of application.

## Prerequisites

You can only apply for a passport at the passport office at your main place of residence.

The only exception is for German citizens who live abroad, are visiting Munich and urgently need a new passport. In this exceptional case, you cannot book an appointment at a Citizens Office, as the processing takes place centrally. For information on how to apply and make an appointment, please use the [contact form](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/buergerbuero_kontakt/index?key=2).

The passport authority must check both the authorisation to apply and the authenticity of the signature. Please present the relevant identification documents (identity card, passport).

A passport for minors (i.e. before the age of 18) may only be applied for by persons who have custody of the child. **The child must always be present when the application is made.**

If both parents live together with the child, it is sufficient for one parent to present a declaration of consent from the other parent.

If custodial parents live separately, only the parent with whom the child is registered as having their main residence may apply for the passport. As a rule, the consent of the other parent is not required. In cases of doubt, further evidence may need to be submitted.

If one parent has sole custody, they can apply for the passport without the consent of the other parent, regardless of whether the parents live separately or together.

## Please Note

**Appointment**  

You must always appear in person to submit an application (including children). You need an [appointment](https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/terminvereinbarung.html#/services/1063453/#/services/10295182/) to visit the Citizens Office.

**Note on the biometric passport photo**  

There are currently no photo booths available. Please bring your photo with you to your appointment.

## Fee Range

* Under 24 years: 37.50 euros
* Over 24 years: 70 Euro
* Frequent travellers (passport with 48 pages): Fee plus 22 Euro surcharge
* Express order: fee plus 32 euros surcharge
* Temporary passport: 26 euros

The fees must be paid on site.

## Processing Time

Approximately six to seven weeks

In individual cases, it may take longer due to delays in production at Bundesdruckerei GmbH.

**Notes on collection:**

* You can check the processing status of your passport online.
* You will need a pre-booked appointment to collect your passport.
* You can collect your passport in person or by an authorised representative with a written power of attorney (available for download). Parents of underage children do not need an authorisation to collect their passport. Minors cannot collect their passports themselves, but only together with a legal guardian. You have the option of engaging an authorised service provider of your choice to collect your passport.
* Sending the passport by post is not yet permitted.

## Questions and Answers

 
### I would like to keep my old invalid passport. Is that possible?

 

Yes, you can keep your cancelled passport if you wish. Bring your old passport with you when you collect your new one. It will then be cancelled and given back to you.

   
### I need a passport immediately. What do I do now?

 

If you need the passport urgently and if even the express order takes too long, you can apply for a temporary passport that you can take with you immediately. Please bring an additional biometric passport photo with you. The temporary passport is valid for one year, but is not accepted by all countries (e.g. USA).

* You must prove or credibly demonstrate that you urgently need the temporary passport.
* You can obtain details on the travel modalities of individual countries from the Federal Foreign Office, your travel agent or the embassy of the country in question.
* You can apply for a temporary passport at any Citizens Office in the city.
   
### Can children also get a regular passport?

 

Yes, you can also apply for a passport for children. A passport is even mandatory when travelling to some countries.   


[More information on passports for children.](https://www.bmi.bund.de/DE/themen/moderne-verwaltung/ausweise-und-paesse/kinderreisepass/kinderreisepass-artikel.html)  
  


  


   
### Why are there no more children's passports from 1 January?

 

You can [find](https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/DE/themen/moderne-verwaltung/reisepass/reisepass-liste.html;jsessionid=0948E8BACA82448237F635DE7F3AB9D0.2_cid378#f16125490) the latest information [here](https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/DE/themen/moderne-verwaltung/reisepass/reisepass-liste.html;jsessionid=0948E8BACA82448237F635DE7F3AB9D0.2_cid378#f16125490).   


   
### Is it possible to register custodial parents?

 

Yes, it is possible under certain conditions and can be applied for.   


   
### What happens to the passport of a deceased person?

 

The passport automatically becomes invalid in the event of death. You have the option of returning the passport to the registration office, where it will be cancelled and destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. You can keep the cancelled passport if you wish.  


   
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## Link "Easy Language"

https://stadt.muenchen.de/leichte-sprache/infos/reise-pass-beantragen-ls.html
## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Temporary passport](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/1080582/n0/)
* [Information on the biometric photo](https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/de/system/files/dokumente/pdf/Fotomustertafel-300dpi.pdf)
* [Declaration of consent](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Buergerbuero/Dokumente/zustimmung-bei-mdj.pdf)
* [Authorisation for collection](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Buergerbuero/Dokumente/vollmacht_pass_ausweis.pdf)
* [Registration of custodial parent](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Buergerbuero/Dokumente/220620-Formular_Eintragung-sorgeberechtigte-Elternteile.pdf)
* [Federal Printing Office](https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/de/Loesungen-Produkte/Hoheitliche-Loesungen/Pass-und-Ausweissysteme)
* [Federal Foreign Office](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de)
* [Federal Ministry of the Interior: FAQ Passport](https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/DE/themen/moderne-verwaltung/reisepass/reisepass-faq.html#doc16125526bodyText2)
* [Query processing status](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/status-personalausweis-reisepass.html)

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