Second passport, other passports

As a rule, you may only hold one valid German passport. For an exception (second passport, several passports) you must prove your legitimate interest.

Description

As a rule, you may not hold more than one valid passport issued by the Federal Republic of Germany. For an exception to be made, you must be able to provide concrete proof or credible evidence of a legitimate interest in a second passport or several passports. Each individual case is carefully scrutinised. Exceptions are handled very restrictively.

Another passport is valid for 6 years.

Express order:
A so-called express passport can also be ordered from the Bundesdruckerei. The processing time (application to delivery) is about six working days and costs 32 euros in addition to the fee.

Appointment
You must make an appointment for your visit using the contact form. Each individual case will be carefully examined. Exceptions are handled very restrictively.

Note on the biometric passport photo
There are currently no photo booths available. Please bring your photo with you to your appointment.

Required documents

  • Informal written application with detailed, well-founded justification and supporting documents (e.g. company letter from the employer stating the countries and dates of travel; booking confirmations for flights/hotels; letter of invitation; correspondence)
  • current biometric passport photo
    • Please note: There are currently no photo booths available. Please bring your photo to the appointment!

Important:
In cases of doubt, further documents and proof may be required (for example, current civil status certificates, proof of German citizenship). In these cases, you may have to come by again in person.

Duration & Costs

Processing time

  • four to five weeks
  • six working days (for express orders)
  • the temporary passport is issued immediately

Fees

  • Under 24 years: 37.50 euros
  • Over 24 years: 70 Euro
  • temporary passport: 26 Euro
  • Frequent travellers (passport with 48 pages): Fee plus 22 Euro surcharge
  • Express order: fee plus 32 Euro surcharge

Payment methods available

Questions & Answers

If you urgently need the additional passport and even the express order takes too long, you can apply for a temporary passport, which you can take with you immediately.

- The temporary passport is valid for one year.

- You must prove or credibly demonstrate that you urgently need the temporary passport.

- You can obtain details on the travel modalities of individual countries from the Federal Foreign Office, your travel agent or the embassy of the country in question. They will provide you with up-to-date information on whether a temporary passport is accepted for entry.

Landeshauptstadt München

Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Bürgerangelegenheiten Bürgerbüro Passwesen, Ausweise

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung II Bürgerangelegenheiten Bürgerbüro Passwesen, Ausweise

Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München

Address

Ruppertstraße 19
80337 München

Lagehinweis: Eingang B

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