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Apply for express passport

The delivery time for a passport is usually at least 2 weeks. If you need a passport at short notice, you can apply for the passport in an express procedure.
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Detailed description

A passport can be used as identification when traveling to other countries. If you need a passport urgently, you can apply for it through the Hamburg Service through an express procedure. Your new passport will then be ready more quickly. However, you'll have to pay more for this.
The standard passport has 32 pages. If you travel frequently, you can apply for a 48-page passport. Both versions can be applied for using the express procedure.
You can apply for your passport using the express procedure at the Hamburg Service at your primary residence. If you are registered as having a secondary residence in Hamburg, approval from the ID authority at your primary residence is required to issue the ID document; this approval will be obtained by the Hamburg Service. An additional fee will apply.

From May 1, 2025, there will be new regulations regarding the required photo:
From this date, you will no longer be able to submit paper-based photos. Instead, you will need an electronic photo. You can create this on-site or bring the QR code provided by a photographer. Further information can be found in the "Links" section.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have German citizenship.
  • To apply, you must come in person (this also applies to minors).
  • Minors must be accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian. If a parent or legal guardian does not appear in person, their written consent with signature and an original ID card/passport are required.
  • In the case of shared custody, the person with custody with whom the minor primarily resides (main residence) must be present.
  • You are registered with an apartment in Hamburg. If you are registered with a second residence in Hamburg, approval from the ID authority at your primary residence is required to issue an ID document. This approval will be obtained by Hamburg Service.

Documents required

  • current biometric passport photo, which must meet the requirements for photos for electronic identity cards.
    • Starting May 1, 2025, you must submit your passport photo electronically. You can have the photo taken on-site or bring a QR code, which the photo studio will provide you with when the photo is taken.
    • The requirements for the passport photo can be found in the photo sample table (see link “Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland - Photo sample table”, at the bottom of this page under “Forms, Service & Links”).
    • A photo booth (speed capture terminal) is available. The fee for an on-site photo is €6.00. You will not receive a print. Please note that the photo booth is not suitable for taking passport photos of infants and small children.
  • if available: valid identification document, for example identity card or old passport
  • For minors: birth certificate, child's passport, consent form, and identity cards or passports of the legal guardians. In the case of sole custody, proof of the presence of the minor child and the legal guardian.

Please note

The passport can be picked up by a person authorized by you.

Deadlines

Validity period:


  • 6 years for applicants under the age of 24

  • 10 years for applicants aged 24 and over

Procedure

You can only apply for an express passport in person at the Hamburg Service Center. This can only be done in person. You can make an appointment online or by phone. The application will be completed by the passport office staff. All you need to do is sign. During the application process, your fingerprints will be taken for storage in the passport chip (usually a flat print of your left and right index fingers).
The passport is produced by Bundesdruckerei GmbH and sent to the Hamburg Service. You will receive a collection slip with which you can pick up the express passport. After you have been notified that your express passport is ready for collection, please pick it up from the location where you applied for it.

Processing time


  • usually within 3-4 working days

Fees


  • Persons aged 24 and over: 102 EUR (including the express order fee of 32 EUR)

  • Persons under 24 years 69.50 (including the express order fee of 32 EUR)

  • Please note that additional fees will apply in cases of incompetence and passports with more than 32 pages.

Payment methods available

  • Girocard
  • Cash payment

Legal remedies

no

Legal basis


  • § 6 Paragraph 1 Passport Act (PassG)

  • § 1 Passport Ordinance (PassV)

  • § 15 Passport Ordinance (PassV)

Address and contact information

Niendorf Residents’ Affairs

Regardless of where you live in Hamburg, you can use this service at any Hamburg Service location for resident matters.

Mon-Tue 12-7pm, Wed-Thu 7am-12pm, Fri 8am-2pm, Visits are by appointment only. You can book an appointment online (https://www.ʱʱ/go/17584) or by phone at 040 115.

You can take the required photo for your identity card, passport or children's passport beforehand at a terminal (Speed Capture Terminal).
Cost: 6 euros.
Please speak to the clerk afterwards.
Please allow a few minutes more time before your appointment to collect your data.

The self-recording terminal for fishing licenses and driving license applications cannot be used.
Please bring a passport photo (biometric) with you for these services.

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Last updated: 28.04.2025