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Passport, 48 pages, express (frequent travelers)

All persons with German citizenship who have their main residence in Hamburg can apply for a passport in Hamburg. The express passport replaces the previous temporary passport. The consent of all custodians is required up to the age of 18. Since...

  • All persons with German citizenship who have their main residence in Hamburg can apply for a passport in Hamburg.
  • The express passport replaces the previous temporary passport.
  • The consent of all custodians is required up to the age of 18.
  • Since November 1, 2007, only biometric passports with fingerprints have been issued. All previous passports remain valid. An extension is not possible. Your expired passports (including temporary ones) will be withdrawn.
  • For people over 24 years of age, the passport is valid for 10 years. It is valid for 6 years for people under the age of 24.

Important notes

Prerequisites

  • German citizenship according to Article 116 of the Basic Law
  • Personal visit when applying (also applies to minors).
  • Personal appearance of the minor and at least one legal guardian is required. If a guardian does not appear in person, their written consent with signature and the original identity card/passport are required.
  • Registered in Hamburg with an apartment. If you are registered in Hamburg with a second home, the approval of the identity card authority at the place of your main residence is required for the issuance of the identity document; this will be obtained from Hamburg Service.

Documents required

  • Current passport photo, which must meet the photo requirements for electronic ID cards.
    The requirements for the passport photo can be found in the photo sample table (see the link “Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland - Photo sample table”, at the bottom of this page under “Forms, Service & Links”).

    A photo booth (speed capture terminal) is available. The fee for a photo on site is EUR 6.00. You will not receive a printout. Please note that the existing photo booth is not suitable for taking passport photos of infants and small children.
  • Of legal age: Federal identity card or old passport.
  • Minors: birth certificate, child ID card, child passport, declaration of consent and identity cards or passports of the guardians. Evidence of sole custody, presence of child and legal guardian.

Please note

The passport can also be picked up by an authorized person.

Deadlines

No

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

Personal application required. The application will be forwarded to Bundesdruckerei for further processing.

Processing time

With the express surcharge, Bundesdruckerei guarantees accelerated processing. As a rule, the passport will be provided within 72 hours if the application was submitted before 12 noon. However, a fixed completion date cannot be guaranteed.

Fees

Up to the age of 24, EUR 91.50 (valid for 6 years), later EUR 114 (valid for 10 years).

Legal notes

Legal basis

Section 6 (1) Passport Act (PassG), Sections 1 and 15 Passport Ordinance (PassV)

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