Serviceportal–Baden-Württemberg
Nachfolgend finden Sie die Verfahrensbeschreibungen der Angebote des Serviceportals BW.
Nachfolgend finden Sie die Verfahrensbeschreibungen der Angebote des Serviceportals BW.
All foreigners must have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement.
Only in exceptional cases may German passport substitutes be issued to non-German nationals, as this interferes with the passport sovereignty of another state.
The emergency travel document is such a passport replacement document. If you do not have a valid travel document, an emergency travel document may only be issued to you,
Only nationals of one of the following states may obtain an emergency travel document:
There is no entitlement to the issuance of an emergency travel document. It is always a case-by-case decision that is only made in special exceptional cases. Only the formal framework conditions are listed here.
Note: Nationals of other countries who have a residence title or a residence permit must apply for a"travel document for foreigners" at the foreigners authority before starting their journey. German nationals have their own travel document as a substitute for a passport.
The emergency travel document is not a full-fledged substitute for the passport. You may use it to leave Germany and then re-enter it. Further travel to other countries is not possible. The emergency travel document is valid for the duration of the journey, but for a maximum of one month.
Attention: Other states are not obliged to accept the emergency travel document as a travel document. Airlines may also refuse to accept emergency travel documents.
Tip: On the website of the Federal Police you will find a list of states that recognise passport replacement documents issued in Germany. However, please note that foreign border authorities may change this practice at any time at short notice.
The border authority, for example at the airport.
The foreigners authority in whose district you usually stay. Depending on where you live, the foreigners authority is the city council or the district administration office.
Prerequisites for the issuance of an emergency travel document are:
You must apply for the emergency travel document in person at the competent office.
In order to obtain the emergency travel document more quickly, you can send your personal and travel data electronically to the competent office beforehand. They will then contact you.
Tip: For more information on how to apply for an emergency travel document as a substitute for a passport, you can also call the free 24-hour hotline of the Federal Police on 0800 6 888 000.
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16.08.2023 Ministry of Justice Baden-Wuerttemberg
Stadt Kuppenheim
Friedensplatz
76456 Kuppenheim
Telefon: 07222/9462-0
Telefax: 07222/9462-150
stadt@kuppenheim.de