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11.02.2026 - Article

Here you will find a list of the current fees for German identity documents.

The fees are set by law in EURO and can be paid in cash or by credit card (Mastercard/Visa). Maestro and American Express cards cannot be accepted.

The card must be presented physically and the cardholder must sign.

We cannot process payments with other card providers. Payment with Google Pay, Apple Pay or contactless is also not possible.

For security reasons, mobile phones and other electronic devices must be switched off and locked in the storage boxes before entering the building.

Important: Please note that a surcharge applies in the following cases:

  • 48-page passport
  • Express procedure
  • Honorary consul, more information can be found here.

Overview of fees for German identity documents and additional services:

Document type/serviceRegistered in GermanyDe-registered
Passport under 24 years old (Standard 32 Pages)111,00 Euro73,50 Euro
Passport over 24 years old (Standard 32 Pages)176,00 Euro106,00 Euro
Surcharge for 48 pages in the passport (additional 16 pages)+ 22,00 Euro
Surcharge for express passport processing+ 32,00 Euro
Identity card under 24 years old83,60 Euro70,60 Euro
Identity card over 24 years old102,00 Euro89,00 Euro
Flat-rate postage fee for payment on site for returns
(Alternatively, you can bring a prepaid, self-addressed envelope with 10,00 Euro postage to submit your application.)
12,00 Euro
Temporary passport101,00 Euro75,00 Euro
Travel document as a substitute for a passport (for single entry into Germany as an “emergency document”)62,00 Euro (+ 8,00 Euro for issuance outside the Embassy's regular opening hours)
Change of residence (passport/identity card)free of charge
eID card for citizens of the European Union and members of the European Economic Area37,00 Euro
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