If your baby is a German citizen, then you are able to get them a German passport (Kinderreisepass). The process of getting your baby a German passport is often much quicker and cheaper than getting one from your home country, so it can be a big plus for those wanting to travel with their newborn for example. Best of all, children's passports in Germany are issued and in your hands on the day you apply for them as long as you have all the valid documents and meet the criteria necessary.
German children's passports are valid for 6 years up to the age of 12. From the age of 10, the child is expected to sign the passport themselves. Here are the details on how to apply for a German children's passport.
German children's passports are valid for 6 years up to the age of 12. From the age of 10, the child is expected to sign the passport themselves. Here are the details on how to apply for a German children's passport.
What is needed to qualify for a German baby passport
Which documents are required when applying for a German baby / kids passport?
How much does a German baby / child's passport cost?
Where to apply for your baby / children's passport
You can book an appointment to get your child's passport at your local Bürgeramt. Go to this link, scroll down to the lower half of the page and find your district of Berlin, then click 'Termin Buchen'. Make sure to bring along the documents listed above and that your child qualifies to avoid disappointment. If you are unsure if your child qualifies for a German passport, contact your local Bürgeramt and ask.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PASSPORT CAN'T BE USED TO TRAVEL TO THE USA. Your child would need to enter the USA with their American passport if they qualify for one, or with a full German passport.
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- The baby is of German nationality (one parent is German or the child has qualified as a German citizen for other reasons).
- The baby is present at the application.
- The parent or parents who have legal custody of the child is/are present (if parents have joint legal custody (Sorgerecht) then both parents should be present.
- The child is registered in an apartment.
- The application is made in your registered area of Berlin (find out where you have to apply below).
Which documents are required when applying for a German baby / kids passport?
- 1 biometric photo of your baby/child that fits the German passport photo requirements
(for children up to age 10, some deviations of the photo requirements can be allowed. At the bottom of the above link you will find examples of acceptable baby photos) - Baby's / child's birth certificate
- Parent's passports or ID cards. If one of the parents who has joint legal custody of the child is absent, a written agreement must be brought with you, along with that parent's passport (Pass) or ID card (Personalausweis)
How much does a German baby / child's passport cost?
- Your baby's first German passport costs €13
- Renewal of a child's German passport costs €6
Where to apply for your baby / children's passport
You can book an appointment to get your child's passport at your local Bürgeramt. Go to this link, scroll down to the lower half of the page and find your district of Berlin, then click 'Termin Buchen'. Make sure to bring along the documents listed above and that your child qualifies to avoid disappointment. If you are unsure if your child qualifies for a German passport, contact your local Bürgeramt and ask.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PASSPORT CAN'T BE USED TO TRAVEL TO THE USA. Your child would need to enter the USA with their American passport if they qualify for one, or with a full German passport.
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