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Passport application - for persons under 18

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You can apply for a passport for your child if they have German citizenship.

  • Basic information

    When traveling outside the European Union (EU), children generally need a passport that is valid for several years.

    The passport

    • is recognized both within the EU and outside the EU,
    • has a chip on which certain identity features are stored,
    • can be applied for at any age from birth.

    Only persons with custody can apply for a passport for children.

    • It is sufficient for one person with custody to submit the application. In this case, the person with custody who is not accompanying the child must bring a signed declaration of consent and an original or copy of an identity document.
      • You can find the declaration of consent under "Forms".

    You must apply for your child's passport in person and together with your child.

    Responsibilities

    • You can apply for a passport at the Bürgeramt Bremen in one of the BürgerServiceCenters.
    • If you have more than one place of residence, the Bürgeramt at your main place of residence is responsible.
    • If there is an important reason, you can also apply for a passport at an authority outside your child's place of residence. This may incur additional costs for you.
    • If you live abroad or if your child's passport has been lost abroad, you can apply for a passport for your child at the German representation abroad.

    Children's passports have no longer been issued since 01.01.2024.
    If your child still has a valid children's passport, you can continue to use it until

    • the validity expires,
    • the information no longer applies, with the exception of the height information
    • the photo is no longer sufficient to clearly identify your child.

    Note: Not all countries recognize the children's passport. Please check which countries recognize the children's passport before you travel. Use the travel and security information provided by the Federal Foreign Office under "Further information".

    Further general information on passports can be found under "Further information" - "Applying for a passport".

    Requirements

    • Your child has German citizenship.
    • You have custodial rights.
    • You and your child are present in person when applying for the passport.

  • Procedure
    • When applying for a passport for a child or person under the age of 18, at least one parent must accompany the child to one of the BürgerServiceCenter locations.
      • As a general rule, all legal guardians must consent to the issuance of the passport. You can find the consent form under “Forms” – “ePassport Consent Form.”
    • Schedule an appointment online or by phone, or come during walk-in hours. Please note the opening hours.
    • Bring all necessary documents with you.
    • The staff will help you fill out the application on site. You simply need to sign the application.
    • For children ages 6 and older, fingerprints will be taken and stored in the passport.
    • You will receive a pickup slip that you can use to pick up your passport.
    • You’ll pay the fees.
    • You can check the current processing status of your child’s passport online.
      • To do so, use the online service “Status Inquiry for ID Document Processing” and enter the serial number of the document you applied for. 
        • You can find the serial number on the pickup slip provided when you submitted the application.
    • If the child is to pick up the passport themselves, the legal guardians must give their consent to this when submitting the application.
    • As soon as the passport is ready for pickup, pick it up at the office where you applied for it.
      • You can find all the information about picking up the passport under “Further Information” – “Picking up an ID Card/Passport/eID Card.”
    • Direct delivery to your home address is not available for children.

    More information

    • German citizens need a visa to enter the USA or Canada without a visa:
      • a regular (machine-readable bordeaux red) passport
      • and additionally an electronic entry permit
        • This can be applied for via the electronic travel authorization systems of the USA or Canada.
          • The links to the respective travel authorization systems can be found under "Further information".

  • Necessary Documents
    • Children must always be present at the time of application.
    • 1. Use the QR code to download a digital passport photo, or have your photo taken directly at the Citizen Service Center
      • Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
      • For younger children, we recommend having passport photos taken by a professional photographer. You can find out the cost from the photographer or other service providers.
    • Proof of identity
      • Your child's previous passport
      • temporary passport of your child
      • your child's identity card
      • child's passport
    • Original birth certificate
      • For children who do not yet have a children's passport, passport or identity card.
    • Identification documents of the custodial persons present
    • Declaration of consent and a copy of the identity card of the person with custody who is not present
    • If necessary, proof of custody if only one person has custody
    • Certificate with current name, if applicable

      For example:

      • Birth certificate, marriage certificate, marriage certificate.
      • Family register.
      • Declaration of name.
    • Further documents may be required, for example
      • in the event of loss due to theft: police report.

  • Competent Department

  • Online Services

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    37,50 EUR for persons under 24 years of age.
    32,00 EUR additionally for the issue in the express procedure.
    22,00 EUR additionally for the 48-page pass.
    6,00 EUR Photo costs (if no photo is transmitted by the photographer via a QR code brought along).

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    6 years Valid for applicants under 24 years of age.
    The passport loses its validity earlier if
    - the personal details entered are no longer correct or
    - the passport photo is no longer clearly suitable for identification purposes. This can be the case in particular with passports for infants or small children.

    How long does it take to process

    6 weeks to 8 weeks In the express process approx. 4 - 5 days.

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Updated on 04.09.2026

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