Offices that issue passports in German cities

Appointment types and collection rules vary by city

Passport applications are taken by the local passport authority, which in many cities is part of the citizens’ office. Standard and express appointments are not offered everywhere, finished passports are handed over in different ways, and some offices ask for your previous passport again at collection.

94 offices
  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Brand

    Paul-Küpper-Platz 1, 52078 Aachen

    Choose Brand when you book, since an appointment at another Aachen counter is for a different place.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Eilendorf: Pass-und Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten, Bewohnerparken

    Heinrich-Thomas-Platz 1, 52080 Aachen

    Ask for express processing if you are short of time, which takes about three to five working days instead of weeks.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Haaren: Einwohnermeldestelle

    Germanusstraße 32-34, 52080 Aachen

    Book a slot, and note that children of every age must come too, normally with a legal representative.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Kornelimünster / Walheim

    Schulberg 20, 52076 Aachen

    You cannot apply online, by post or through someone else, so book a visit and go in person.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Laurensberg

    Rathausstraße 12, 52072 Aachen

    Be on time, since the check-in terminal cannot be used more than five minutes after your appointment time.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bezirksamt Richterich: Pass-und Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten, Bewohnerparken

    Roermonder Straße 559, 52072 Aachen

    Nobody sends a letter when the passport is ready, so check online or by phone whether it is finished.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bürger*innenbüro Bahnhofplatz

    Hackländerstraße 1, 52064 Aachen

    Book a slot, and when collecting bring your previous passport, even an expired one.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Aachen

    Bürger*innenbüro Katschhof

    Johannes-Paul-II.-Straße 1, 52062 Aachen

    Book a slot, and know that a temporary passport is only an option if express processing would be too late.

    Bring your previous ID/passport and a compliant digital photo, taken at the office or supplied through a participating photo provider’s Data-Matrix code. Arrive 15 minutes early for the terminal; a photographer is recommended for babies. First applications or discrepancies may require birth/marriage records; first applications after naturalisation need that certificate. Under-18s always need a birth certificate and parental consent plus parents’ IDs, or evidence of the attending representative’s authority. Civil-status records are mandatory if your name, date of birth or place of birth is unclear or has changed, including special characters missing from the previous identity document. Confirm the records required for your case.

  • Augsburg

    Bürgerbüro Stadtmitte

    An der Blauen Kappe 18, 86152 Augsburg

    Choose the standard or express appointment type, and arrive ten minutes early if you want to use the photo kiosk.

    Bring your existing identity card or passport and a digital biometric photograph sent by a certified provider, or use the office kiosk. The kiosk is unsuitable for children under five. For a first express application in Augsburg, the booking checklist also requires a birth or marriage certificate. Arrange the required guardian consent for minors and check collection options during the appointment.

  • Berlin

    Bürgeramt Rathaus Mitte

    Karl-Marx-Allee 31, 10178 Berlin

    Book a slot and keep your confirmation, then collect the finished passport without a booking if there is room.

    Bring your previous document even if expired, another valid identity document if available, and a digital biometric photo from a certified provider or the office equipment. Paper photos are not accepted; arrange a certified-provider photo beforehand for children under six. First documents or changed personal details may require birth, marriage or partnership certificates. Newly naturalised applicants need the naturalisation certificate and former-country passport/ID or an LEA identity certificate. For a child with cohabiting joint-custody parents, an absent parent’s written consent and ID are required; if parents live apart, the applying parent must be the one at the child’s registered main home. Check the official custody checklist before booking.

  • Bielefeld

    Bürgerberatung Mitte

    Niederwall 23, Neues Rathaus, 33602 Bielefeld

    Book through the official link and choose the central office in the new town hall.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Brackwede

    Germanenstraße 22, 33647 Bielefeld

    Book a slot, and plan for fingerprints from age six, which means children must attend too.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Brake

    Wefelshof 9, 33729 Bielefeld

    Ask at your application about direct delivery or a bicycle courier instead of collecting the passport yourself.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Dornberg

    Wertherstraße 436, 33619 Bielefeld

    Plan ahead, because a regular passport takes four to six weeks, and up to eight to ten around school holidays.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Gadderbaum

    Nazarethweg 7, 33617 Bielefeld

    Place an express order before eleven in the morning to start the clock that day, usually four to five working days.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Heepen

    Salzufler Straße 13, 33719 Bielefeld

    Book a slot, and for anyone under 18 make sure the legal guardians have agreed to the application.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Hillegossen

    Detmolder Straße 617, 33699 Bielefeld

    Booking an appointment online is not the same as applying, so you still apply in person on the day.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Jöllenbeck

    Amtsstraße 13, 33739 Bielefeld

    At your application, agree on collecting it yourself or through an authorised person, always by appointment.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Schildesche

    Margaretenweg 29, 33611 Bielefeld

    Choose passport or express passport when you book, then apply in person at the appointment.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

  • Bielefeld

    Stadt Bielefeld — Bürgerberatung Senne

    Windelsbleicher Str. 242, 33659 Bielefeld

    Open to German citizens whose main home is in Bielefeld, so check your registered address before booking.

    Bring your identity card, any old passport and a current digital biometric photo. PointID photo equipment is available in the Bürgerberatung branches; alternatively bring the QR code from a certified photo studio. Paper photos are not accepted. After naturalisation, bring the naturalisation certificate and previous national passport or the photographic identity confirmation issued by the naturalisation office. Pay by cash, Girocard, debit or credit card.

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