Renew Your German Passport Online

Renewal for existing German passports. Extended validity.

o renew (apply for a new) German passport, you must schedule and attend an in-person appointment at your local Bürgeramt (if you live in Germany) or the responsible German embassy or consulate (if you live abroad), as German passports cannot be extended and require biometric data collection (fingerprints and photo).

Required Documents

• Completed application form from the official German mission or local authority website.
• Current or previous German passport.
• Biometric passport photo (taken within the last 6 months).
• Proof of identity and citizenship (e.g., birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or ID card).
• Proof of current address (such as a utility bill or local registration/residence certificate).
• Additional civil status documents (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or name change certificates, if applicable).

Process & Validity

• Step 1: Check requirements and pre-fill or submit your details via the Consular Services Portal (if available for your region) or download forms from Germany.info.
• Step 2: Book an appointment online with your responsible German mission or local Bürgeramt.
• Step 3: Attend the appointment in person to submit original documents, provide fingerprints, and pay the fee.
• Validity: 10 years for adults (age 24 and older) or 6 years for applicants under 24.
• Processing time: Typically 3 to 6 weeks for standard processing (express options are available at an extra cost).

If you'd like more specific guidance, tell us:

• Where you currently live (in Germany or a specific country abroad?)
• Your approximate age (under 24 or 24 and older?)