Personalausweis & Reisepass — Costs and Application

Personalausweis 2026

The Personalausweis is applied for at the Bürgeramt (residents' registration office) at your main place of residence.

Fees (from February 2026)

Validity

• 24 years and older: 10 years
• Under 24 years: 6 years

Reisepass 2026

Required Documents

• Current Personalausweis or old Reisepass
• Biometric passport photo (35 × 45 mm, not older than 6 months)
• For first application: birth certificate

Processing Time

• Personalausweis: approx. 3–6 weeks
• Reisepass: approx. 6–8 weeks (express: approx. 4 business days)
• Temporary documents: immediately

For Foreigners: Electronic Residence Title (eAT)

Non-EU citizens receive an electronic Aufenthaltstitel (eAT) instead of a Personalausweis — a card in credit card format. Fees:
- Initial issuance: approx. €93–100
- Settlement permit: €113–147
- Reduction for minors: 50 %

As of: March 2026. All information without warranty.