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Children need an identity document when travelling abroad. There are various options for children with German citizenship. Depending on the destination, these are
Please note: For some destinations, a passport is required for the child. This is the case, for example, for South East Asia and for visa-free entry to the USA. However, children can also enter many countries with an identity card or, if applicable, a child's passport, as long as it is still valid. This applies in particular to the countries of the European Union (EU). You can find travel and safety information for all countries on the website of the Federal Foreign Office. Under "Entry requirements for German nationals" you can find out for which countries a passport is required or an identity card is sufficient.
Passports can be issued to children from birth and are valid for six years for under 24-year-olds.
In the following cases, a passport is invalid before the expiry date:
Tip: In urgent cases, you can apply for a passport using the express procedure. If you need a travel document for your child until the new (express) passport is issued, you can apply for a temporary passport. The temporary passport is valid for a maximum of one year. You must return it when you receive the new passport.
The passport authorities in Baden-Württemberg are
As a rule, the citizens' offices or the citizens' offices fulfil the tasks of a passport authority.
The passport authority in whose district your child's main residence is registered is responsible for your child.
Important:
The application for a passport must also be processed by a passport authority in Germany that is not locally responsible if an important reason can be presented. A passport may only be issued with the authorisation of the locally competent passport authority.
Your child has German citizenship.
You must apply for your child's passport in person at the passport office of the child's main place of residence.
In the case of children and young people under the age of 18, both parents must submit the application if they have joint parental responsibility. One parent can be represented by the other with a power of attorney when submitting the application.
The child must always appear in person, as their identity must be verified. They must also sign if they are 10 years or older at the time of the passport application. It is also permissible for younger children to sign.
Children under the age of 6 are not fingerprinted. If a travel document without fingerprints is expressly requested for children after the age of 6 up to the age of 12, only a provisional passport can be issued.
Please note: If an index finger is missing, the quality of the fingerprint is insufficient or the fingertip is damaged, another fingerprint will be taken instead. Fingerprints are only not taken if they cannot be taken for permanent medical reasons.
Depending on the municipality, you will be notified as soon as you can collect your passport. You can also authorise someone in writing to collect your passport. The administration's notification card usually already contains a form for this. The authorised person must present the power of attorney and their own ID when collecting the passport.
The period of validity depends on the age of the passport holder.
For persons under the age of 24, the period of validity is six years.
It is not possible to extend the period of validity of the passport.
Notes:
Attention:
Tip: Enquire in advance at the passport authority about the documents required in your individual case.
Note: The fees are doubled if
It can take up to eight weeks from the date of application before your child's passport can be collected from the passport office.
It is recommended that you apply for your child's passport in good time before travelling.
If you need your child's passport more quickly, you can also apply for it using the express procedure. A surcharge is added to the fee for this.
If the express application is received on time, it will usually be ready for collection from the passport office on the following third working day (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
Passgesetz (PassG):
Verordnung zur Durchführung des Passgesetzes Passverordnung - PassV):
machine generated, based on the German release by: Innenministerium Baden-Württemberg, 20.08.2025
