Serviceportal–Baden-Württemberg
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In many countries outside the European Union (EU), you need a passport to enter the country.
You must apply for a passport in person at the Citizens' Office at your place of residence or, if you have more than one place of residence, at the Citizens' Office at your main place of residence. You can also apply for a passport at any other citizens' office if there is an important reason and you can prove it.
In this case, you will have to pay a surcharge.
The passport has a chip. Your personal data, document data, photograph and fingerprints are stored there. The data can only be accessed by public authorities.
The passport can be issued to children from birth.
The passport normally contains 32 pages. If you wish - for example if you travel a lot - you can also obtain a passport with 48 pages. In this case, a surcharge will be added to the fee.
Please note that your passport becomes invalid if, among other things
If you need your passport more quickly, you can also apply for it using the express procedure.
In this case, a surcharge will be added to the fee.
If you need a passport immediately and it is unlikely that it will be possible to issue a passport using the express procedure by the time you travel, a temporary passport can be issued. The passport authorities may require the presentation of suitable evidence.
Note: Many countries require passports to be valid for up to six months after the end of the journey.
You should therefore find out about the current entry requirements of your destination country and the required passport documents in good time before travelling.
Information on this can be found in the travel and security advice issued by the Federal Foreign Office.
The passport authorities in Baden-Württemberg are
As a rule, the citizens' bureaux or citizens' offices there fulfil the tasks of a passport authority.
The passport authority in whose district you are registered with your home, or your main residence if you have more than one home, is responsible for you.
Important:
Your application for a passport must also be processed by a passport authority in your home country that is not locally responsible if you can provide an important reason. A passport may only be issued with the authorisation of the locally competent passport authority.
Note: Facts about the passport holder may become known that justify a passport refusal. In these cases, a passport restriction (in terms of time and/or territory) can be noted in the passport or the passport can be withdrawn.
Period of validity
The period of validity depends on your age:
It is not possible to extend the period of validity of the passport.
Note:
The biometric photographs must comply with the relevant formal requirements. The sample photo table for identity documents provides assistance in this regard.
Please note:
Tip: Enquire in advance at the passport authority about the documents required in your individual case.
The fees for a passport for people aged 24 and over have increased as of 1 January 2024.
If you apply for a passport at a German embassy or consular mission, for example if you lose your passport, you will have to pay a surcharge of EUR 31.00.
It can take up to eight weeks from the date of application before you can collect your passport from the passport office.
It is recommended that you apply for your passport in good time before travelling.
If you need your passport more quickly, you can also apply for it using the express procedure. A surcharge is added to the fee for this.
If the express application is received in good time, your passport will usually be ready for collection from the passport office on the following third working day (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
Passgesetz (PassG)
Passverordnung (PassV)
machine generated, based on the German release by: Innenministerium Baden-Württemberg, 17.07.2024
Stadt Kuppenheim
Friedensplatz
76456 Kuppenheim
Telefon: 07222/9462-0
Telefax: 07222/9462-150
stadt@kuppenheim.de