E-passport is the abbreviation for electronic passport, i.e. a passport with a chip.

Personal and biometric data are stored in the e-passport:

Biometrics is the technology of recognising people on the basis of personal characteristics. The biometric features in the e-passport are:

• Your face (therefore a suitable photograph, not older than 6 months, is required)
• Your fingerprints, these are stored on the chip (usually the right and left index finger)

Please note: It is not possible to issue a passport without fingerprints!

Special requirements:

• The applicant must be German.
• The main municipality of residence is generally responsible for issuing the passport. If the applicant has a secondary residence in Olsberg, authorisation must be obtained from the relevant passport authority (the processing time is longer and the fees are higher).
• The applicant must be of legal age (otherwise: consent of both parents (see below), identity documents of both parents, proof of custody and presence of one of the custodians, if applicable, when applying for and collecting the passport).
• If the "applicant" is legally incapacitated, only the person with custody/legal guardianship can submit the application; the "applicant" must still be present in person (e.g. for fingerprints)

Processing deadlines:
The processing times for the e-passport depend on the capacity utilisation of the Federal Printing Office, approx. 8 - 10 weeks, please apply for your passport in good time before you start your journey.
If a passport is needed urgently / earlier, it can be delivered by express delivery for a higher fee. Please enquire about an "express passport" and its delivery times at the Olsberg Citizens' Service Centre.

Further information can also be found on the following pages:

www.bundesdruckerei.de

www.auswaertiges-amt.de (Entry requirements)

www.bmi.bund.de

Costs
up to 24 years 37,50 Euro / valid for 6 years
from 24 years 70,00 Euro / valid for 10 years

Required documents

• Proof of identity (old passport, identity card, other official photo ID) or marriage certificate or birth or parentage certificate for single persons
• a current photograph (not older than 6 months) without headgear, the biometric requirements must be met
• Proof of citizenship, if applicable
• For underage applicants, the consent of the legal guardian is required

E-passport is the abbreviation for electronic passport, i.e. a passport with a chip.

Personal and biometric data are stored in the e-passport:

Biometrics is the technology of recognising people on the basis of personal characteristics. The biometric features in the e-passport are:

• Your face (therefore a suitable photograph, not older than 6 months, is required)
• Your fingerprints, these are stored on the chip (usually the right and left index finger)

Please note: It is not possible to issue a passport without fingerprints!

Special requirements:

• The applicant must be German.
• The main municipality of residence is generally responsible for issuing the passport. If the applicant has a secondary residence in Olsberg, authorisation must be obtained from the relevant passport authority (the processing time is longer and the fees are higher).
• The applicant must be of legal age (otherwise: consent of both parents (see below), identity documents of both parents, proof of custody and presence of one of the custodians, if applicable, when applying for and collecting the passport).
• If the "applicant" is legally incapacitated, only the person with custody/legal guardianship can submit the application; the "applicant" must still be present in person (e.g. for fingerprints)

Processing deadlines:
The processing times for the e-passport depend on the capacity utilisation of the Federal Printing Office, approx. 8 - 10 weeks, please apply for your passport in good time before you start your journey.
If a passport is needed urgently / earlier, it can be delivered by express delivery for a higher fee. Please enquire about an "express passport" and its delivery times at the Olsberg Citizens' Service Centre.

Further information can also be found on the following pages:

www.bundesdruckerei.de

www.auswaertiges-amt.de (Entry requirements)

www.bmi.bund.de

Costs
up to 24 years 37,50 Euro / valid for 6 years
from 24 years 70,00 Euro / valid for 10 years

Required documents

• Proof of identity (old passport, identity card, other official photo ID) or marriage certificate or birth or parentage certificate for single persons
• a current photograph (not older than 6 months) without headgear, the biometric requirements must be met
• Proof of citizenship, if applicable
• For underage applicants, the consent of the legal guardian is required

E-passport is the abbreviation for electronic passport, i.e. a passport with a chip.

Personal and biometric data are stored in the e-passport:

Biometrics is the technology of recognising people on the basis of personal characteristics. The biometric features in the e-passport are:

• Your face (therefore a suitable photograph, not older than 6 months, is required)
• Your fingerprints, these are stored on the chip (usually the right and left index finger)

Please note: It is not possible to issue a passport without fingerprints!

Special requirements:

• The applicant must be German.
• The main municipality of residence is generally responsible for issuing the passport. If the applicant has a secondary residence in Olsberg, authorisation must be obtained from the relevant passport authority (the processing time is longer and the fees are higher).
• The applicant must be of legal age (otherwise: consent of both parents (see below), identity documents of both parents, proof of custody and presence of one of the custodians, if applicable, when applying for and collecting the passport).
• If the "applicant" is legally incapacitated, only the person with custody/legal guardianship can submit the application; the "applicant" must still be present in person (e.g. for fingerprints)

Processing deadlines:
The processing times for the e-passport depend on the capacity utilisation of the Federal Printing Office, approx. 8 - 10 weeks, please apply for your passport in good time before you start your journey.
If a passport is needed urgently / earlier, it can be delivered by express delivery for a higher fee. Please enquire about an "express passport" and its delivery times at the Olsberg Citizens' Service Centre.

Further information can also be found on the following pages:

www.bundesdruckerei.de

www.auswaertiges-amt.de (Entry requirements)

www.bmi.bund.de

Costs
up to 24 years 37,50 Euro / valid for 6 years
from 24 years 70,00 Euro / valid for 10 years

Required documents

• Proof of identity (old passport, identity card, other official photo ID) or marriage certificate or birth or parentage certificate for single persons
• a current photograph (not older than 6 months) without headgear, the biometric requirements must be met
• Proof of citizenship, if applicable
• For underage applicants, the consent of the legal guardian is required

E-passport is the abbreviation for electronic passport, i.e. a passport with a chip.

Personal and biometric data are stored in the e-passport:

Biometrics is the technology of recognising people on the basis of personal characteristics. The biometric features in the e-passport are:

• Your face (therefore a suitable photograph, not older than 6 months, is required)
• Your fingerprints, these are stored on the chip (usually the right and left index finger)

Please note: It is not possible to issue a passport without fingerprints!

Special requirements:

• The applicant must be German.
• The main municipality of residence is generally responsible for issuing the passport. If the applicant has a secondary residence in Olsberg, authorisation must be obtained from the relevant passport authority (the processing time is longer and the fees are higher).
• The applicant must be of legal age (otherwise: consent of both parents (see below), identity documents of both parents, proof of custody and presence of one of the custodians, if applicable, when applying for and collecting the passport).
• If the "applicant" is legally incapacitated, only the person with custody/legal guardianship can submit the application; the "applicant" must still be present in person (e.g. for fingerprints)

Processing deadlines:
The processing times for the e-passport depend on the capacity utilisation of the Federal Printing Office, approx. 8 - 10 weeks, please apply for your passport in good time before you start your journey.
If a passport is needed urgently / earlier, it can be delivered by express delivery for a higher fee. Please enquire about an "express passport" and its delivery times at the Olsberg Citizens' Service Centre.

Further information can also be found on the following pages:

www.bundesdruckerei.de

www.auswaertiges-amt.de (Entry requirements)

www.bmi.bund.de

Costs
up to 24 years 37,50 Euro / valid for 6 years
from 24 years 70,00 Euro / valid for 10 years

Required documents

• Proof of identity (old passport, identity card, other official photo ID) or marriage certificate or birth or parentage certificate for single persons
• a current photograph (not older than 6 months) without headgear, the biometric requirements must be met
• Proof of citizenship, if applicable
• For underage applicants, the consent of the legal guardian is required

Important note:

Please note that since 01.01.2024 it is no longer possible to apply for children's passports.

Please apply for identity documents for your children in good time before travelling, as there may always be longer delivery times before the holidays.