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.

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11 offices in Bielefeld

  • Bielefeld

    Bürgerberatung Mitte

    Niederwall 23, Neues Rathaus, 33602 Bielefeld

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

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49 521 51-0

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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 Sennestadt

    Lindemann-Platz 3, 33689 Bielefeld

    With express, collection can start at noon on the day the passport arrives, so ask when to come.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49521510

    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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