Travel document for stateless persons
<p>In principle, foreign persons must present a valid national passport. Whether a person is stateless must be checked by the foreigners authority in each individual case. The travel document can only be issued for the duration for which the residence title is valid. The travel document is valid for a maximum of three years.</p>
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# Travel document for stateless persons

## Summary

If you are stateless, the Foreigners Office can issue you a travel document for stateless persons in individual cases.
## Description

In principle, foreign persons must present a valid national passport. Whether a person is stateless must be checked by the foreigners authority in each individual case. The travel document can only be issued for the duration for which the residence title is valid. The travel document is valid for a maximum of three years.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

* Fully completed [application form for the issuance of a travel document](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Auslaenderbehoerde/Dokumente/Antrag-_Reiseausweise.pdf)
* Recent biometric passport photograph
* Written statement of reasons why statelessness is assumed and supporting documents

To apply, use our online application or send us your documents and application by post. After we have checked everything, you will be given an appointment with us. In individual cases, further documents may be required.   
  


## Prerequisites

* You are registered in Munich
* You are stateless
* You have a valid residence permit

## Fee Range

* Adults from 24 years: 60 Euro
* Persons under 24 years: 38 Euro
* Children up to 12 years: 14 Euro

## Processing Time

10 to 12 weeks   


## Legal Basis

§§ 4, 5 AufenthV   


## Further Links

* [Contact form](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/abhkontakt/index)
* [Basic data protection regulation](https://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/DSGVO.html)
* [Travel document for foreigners](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/hauptabteilung-ii-buergerangelegenheiten/1064175/)
* [Application for travel document](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-II/Auslaenderbehoerde/Dokumente/Antrag-_Reiseausweise.pdf)
* [Information on biometric passport photo](https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/system/files/dokumente/pdf/Fotomustertafel-72dpi.pdf)
* [Apply online](https://service.muenchen.de/intelliform/forms/01/02/02/reiseausweis_auslaender/index?lang=en)

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