Apply for a passport for children
Your way to the application
You must apply for a passport or ID card for your child in person at the Citizens' Registration Office. Make an appointment for this - this is usually possible online.
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Why should I specify a location?
With the help of the location information, we can display the information, forms and services suitable for you and your responsible office.
Which location should I specify?
For example, your place of residence if you want to apply for a passport or the company location if you want to register a business.
If you are applying for a passport or ID card for your child, your child must come with you in person.
In addition, you will need the following documents:
- the birth certificate,
- identity cards of both parents and, if applicable, a declaration of consent from the absent parent,
- in the case of divorced/single parents, if applicable the custody judgment or a negative certificate from the youth welfare office,
- the old children's passport - if available,
- a current digital biometric photo.
From May 1, 2025, only digital photos will be permitted. Further information on this can be found on the ID card portal.
For children under the age of ten, the biometric requirements for the photo are slightly less strict than for adults. You can find information on this in this passport photo template for children.
A basic fee is always charged for a passport, depending on age. Since February 7, 2026, this basic fee for
- persons under the age of 24 is 37.50 euros.
For additional services (e.g. photos, express procedure), further costs may apply. Please enquire at your local citizens' office.
Simply explained
When traveling abroad, children need their own identity document from birth. There are two options for this. When traveling within the European Union (EU) as well as to Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Turkey, an identity card is sufficient. For destinations outside the EU, a passport is usually required.
Important: The children's passport will no longer be issued, extended or updated from 01.01.2024. For you as parents of children under the age of 12, this eliminates the need to apply for or renew a child's passport every year.
If your child still has a valid children's passport, this ID document can continue to be used until it expires.
What requirements must be met?
- Your child has German citizenship.
- Your child must be present in person when applying for a passport.
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