Reisepass wegen Ablauf der Gültigkeit beantragen
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- Dokumente, die von Unionsbürgern, ihren Familienmitgliedern, die keine Unionsbürger sind, allein reisenden Minderjährigen und Nicht-Unionsbürgern bei grenzüberschreitenden Reisen innerhalb der Union verlangt werden (Personalausweis, Visum, Pass)
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It is not possible to renew a passport. If your passport has expired, you must apply for a new passport if it is still required.
It is not possible to renew a passport.
If your passport has expired, you must apply for a new passport if it is still required.
- a valid identity document (passport, identity card, child's identity card, child's passport),
- a current photo in passport format (45 x 35 mm), portrait format, frontal shot without border, without headgear and without covering the eyes (biometric photo),
- Your previous passport,
- your birth certificate,
- when applying for a child :
- ID of the parent/guardian present, the declaration of consent and a copy of the ID of the parent/guardian not present, proof of custody if there is only one parent/guardian.
From May 1, 2025, only digitally created biometric photographs will be accepted in the application process.
The photo can be taken by external service providers (e.g. photographers) who make it available to the passport or ID card authority in a cloud for retrieval.
Alternatively, digital photographs can usually also be taken at the passport or ID card authority.
If necessary, find out before your appointment whether the photo can be taken at the authority.
Printed passport photos that you bring with you can only be processed in exceptional cases.
You must come in person to apply for a passport (e-passport).
The application will be completed on the spot with the clerk. You must confirm the accuracy of the personal data and your German citizenship and provide your fingerprints.
It is not possible to renew a passport.
If your passport has expired, you must apply for a new passport if it is still required.
Local passport authorities of the municipalities, large cities belonging to districts, cities not belonging to districts