Please note that since January 1, 2024, no more children's passports will be issued, renewed or updated. Children's passports that have already been issued can continue to be used until the end of their validity. 

Since 01.01.2024, only the following documents can be issued for children with German citizenship for upcoming trips abroad:

Passport: The passport can be used worldwide without restriction. As a rule, production takes approx. 4-6 weeks. Alternatively, the passport can be produced within 5 working days using the express procedure (for an additional charge). In justified individual cases, it is also possible to apply for a temporary passport - if recognized in the destination country - which can usually be issued immediately on site.

Identity card: When traveling within the European Union or the Schengen area, an identity card, which takes approx. 4 weeks to produce, is sufficient. Attention: In Great Britain (since 01.10.2021) a passport is again required for Germans entering the country. Temporary identity cards, which are only valid for 3 months, may also be considered - if recognized in the destination country - and can be issued immediately.

You can find out about the current entry requirements for the country you are traveling to on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

To check your name, please bring your current civil status certificate (original!), depending on your marital status, certificate of descent/birth or marriage certificate and, if applicable, proof of name change with you to the appointment. The submission of a certificate is required in the context of completing the register of residents in accordance with § 3 of the Federal Registration Act (Bundesmeldegesetz) to compare data and to add missing data.

We would also like to point out that a current biometric passport photo must be submitted when applying for a document.