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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6 offices in Essen

  • Essen

    Bürgeramt Altenessen

    Altenessener Straße 196, 45326 Essen

    Book ahead and check access first, as the entrance has stairs and only a wheelchair lift.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+492018833222

    Bring your identity card and previous passport if available, plus the digital photo QR code from a certified provider or use the municipal photo station. Infants need a professional photo provider. Printed, emailed or USB photos are not accepted. Bring consent or custody evidence for children; fingerprints are required from age six. Standard 32-page fee: €37.50 below 24, €70 from 24; 48 pages cost €59.50/€92 respectively. Express adds €32 and municipal photo capture €6.

  • Essen

    Bürgeramt Borbeck

    Rudolf-Heinrich-Straße 1, 45355 Essen

    Book online, or by phone if that fails, and enter on the ground floor without any steps.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+492018833222

    Bring your identity card and previous passport if available, plus the digital photo QR code from a certified provider or use the municipal photo station. Infants need a professional photo provider. Printed, emailed or USB photos are not accepted. Bring consent or custody evidence for children; fingerprints are required from age six. Standard 32-page fee: €37.50 below 24, €70 from 24; 48 pages cost €59.50/€92 respectively. Express adds €32 and municipal photo capture €6.

  • Essen

    Bürgeramt Gildehof

    Hollestraße 3, Erdgeschoss, 45127 Essen

    Apply by appointment, then collect the finished passport without booking, with your previous document.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+49 201 88-33222

    Bring your identity card and previous passport if available, plus the digital photo QR code from a certified provider or use the municipal photo station. Arrive 15 minutes early for Gildehof’s self-service photography; infants need a professional photo provider. Printed, emailed or USB photos are not accepted. Bring consent or custody evidence for children; fingerprints are required from age six. Standard 32-page fee: €37.50 below 24, €70 from 24; 48 pages cost €59.50/€92 respectively. Express adds €32 and municipal photo capture €6.

  • Essen

    Bürgeramt Kettwig

    Bürgermeister-Fiedler-Platz 1, 45219 Essen

    Book a slot first, and use the ramp at the entrance if you need step-free access.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+492018833222

    Bring your identity card and previous passport if available, plus the digital photo QR code from a certified provider or use the municipal photo service. Infants need a professional photo provider. Printed, emailed or USB photos are not accepted. Bring consent or custody evidence for children; fingerprints are required from age six. Standard 32-page fee: €37.50 below 24, €70 from 24; 48 pages cost €59.50/€92 respectively. Express adds €32 and municipal photo capture €6.

  • Essen

    Bürgeramt Kupferdreh

    Kupferdreher Straße 86, 45257 Essen

    Book ahead, and choose another Essen branch if you need step-free access, as only stairs lead in.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+492018833222

    Bring your identity card and previous passport if available, plus the digital photo QR code from a certified provider or use the municipal photo service. Infants need a professional photo provider. Printed, emailed or USB photos are not accepted. Bring consent or custody evidence for children; fingerprints are required from age six. Standard 32-page fee: €37.50 below 24, €70 from 24; 48 pages cost €59.50/€92 respectively. Express adds €32 and municipal photo capture €6.

  • Essen

    Bürgeramt Steele

    Kaiser-Otto-Platz 1–5, Globus Center, 45276 Essen

    Book a slot first, and take the lift in the Globus Center if you need step-free access.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+492018833222

    Bring your identity card and previous passport if available, plus the digital photo QR code from a certified provider or use the municipal photo station. Infants need a professional photo provider. Printed, emailed or USB photos are not accepted. Bring consent or custody evidence for children; fingerprints are required from age six. Standard 32-page fee: €37.50 below 24, €70 from 24; 48 pages cost €59.50/€92 respectively. Express adds €32 and municipal photo capture €6.

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