Does my kid have to come to the passport office?

Aye, when applying for a passport/kid passport/ID carte for minors, children must come up to the passport function accompanied by their legal guardian/s, regardless of their age. If a parent with custody is unable to attend, the parent's certified announcement of consent must exist brought along. The exception to this is the application for an identity card by minors aged 16 and over. Such an awarding may be made by the pocket-sized himself/herself, without the involvement of the parents. In this example, please fill out the application form for adults.

Is it sufficient for the father or female parent to come up to the passport office with the child?

In principle, both parents with custody must come in person with the minor. If 1 custodial parent is unable to attend, his/her certified declaration of consent is required.

Tin can I accept a photo on site?

Yes, a photo berth is available. The photos cost CHF 12 per person. The machine accepts CHF 10 notes and coins.Delight note: the photo booth is not suitable for children under vi years of historic period.

Practise I need a photo of my newborn baby?

Yes. Please take notice of the note at the lesser correct of the photo sample board for passports and identity cards.

Where tin can I submit the application?

If you live in Switzerland or the Principality of Principality of liechtenstein and are deregistered in Federal republic of germany, the German Embassy in Bern is the passport and identity card authority responsible for you.

You can as well submit your passport application at the offices of the honorary consuls in Geneva, Basel, Lugano or Zurich if yous take an appointment in that location.

Please note that the honorary consuls accuse a service fee of currently CHF 85. The fee increases if there are several applications per person.

I am (however) registered in Germany, tin I still submit the application in Switzerland ?

In principle, yes, only only if an important reason is given and if it is not possible to effect the awarding at the locally competent authority. In this case, an "out of jurisdiction surcharge" applies; the diplomatic mission must obtain authorisation from the locally competent authority, which prolongs the processing time.

I live in neighbouring France. Can I still submit the application in Geneva ?

Aye, this is permitted. However, an "out of jurisdiction surcharge" will apply and the processing time may be longer.

How long does it take for the passport/identity card to be ready ?

Passport: Processing time approx. eight-ten Weeks
Express passport: Processing time approx. iv-v weeks
Identity bill of fare: Processing time approx. viii-ten weeks
Children's passport: Processing time approx. 2-iii weeks

How long is my passport valid afterwards expiry?

Biometric passports are accepted for 12 months after death in the countries of the European council. This applies to travel past car or rail.  For air travel, please bank check straight with the airline.

Can I keep my old ID?

You can keep your current ID until the new ane is set up. As soon as the new identification certificate is fix, the German embassy in Bern will ask you either past email or mail service to send your current identification certificate to the embassy in Bern. A few days later yous will receive both the new identification document and the previous one (canceled) by post.

How high are the fees?

Run into passport fees.

Can I pay by card?

Yes, at the role of the German Honorary Consul in Geneva you lot tin can pay with Maestro, V-Pay or Postcard.

Why are the fees given in approximate amounts?

Why are the fees given in estimate amounts?The fees are gear up in euros, simply they are payable in Swiss francs at the daily exchange rate of the German Embassy in Bern.

Practice I have to come in person or tin can I transport the application by post?

Since your identity must exist verified in order to apply for passports and identity cards, you have to come in person and book an appointment in advance. This is not possible by mail service.

Tin I have my passport or identity card renewed ?

No, an extension is no longer possible. Please take an appointment to utilise for a new document.

Which documents do I need to bring to my appointment ?

Yous can find a list of required documents here.

Is it sufficient to bring copies ?

No, please bring original documents and i re-create of each document. The originals volition be returned to you. If necessary, we can brand copies for you on site. This costs CHF 1.00 per copy.

Can I get a second passport ?

The passport law is clear: No i is allowed to concur more than 1 German passport unless they can bear witness a legitimate reason. A planned or expected travel alone is not sufficient for this. You tin can prove the legitimate interest due east.one thousand. by airline tickets, with previously issued visas and, if applicable, a written justification from your employer.

Can I go an earlier appointment more than chop-chop?

Please refrain from asking us for earlier appointments.
Please bank check our date calendar frequently. Appointments that have go available due to cancellations at short notice (which experience has shown to be a regular occurrence), are displayed in there. If internal capacities permit, additional appointments will besides be made available at brusk find.

Tin can I obtain a passport or identity card more than quickly ?

You can utilize for an express passport (processing time approx. 4-5 weeks, additional fee approx. CHF 34,-) or a provisional passport, the latter, even so, merely in connexion with the application for a biometric passport (processing time approx. 3 weeks, additional fee approx. CHF 57,-).
Delight note: Provisional passports may just be practical for in case of emergency and if yous take already booked a trip and provide proof for information technology.

Processing time starts when all documents are consummate and do not include postal processing times.
If a trip is planned, please check whether entry with a temporary passport is possible (world wide web.auswaertiges-amt.de, Sicher Reisen ).
Provisional identity cards cannot be issued abroad.

What to do if passports are lost ?

If passports, documents, cash or other valuables are stolen, please contact the nearest constabulary station immediately, study the theft and ask for a copy of the loss report.
Insurance companies always insist on the presentation of the police force report of loss if the damage is to be compensated. The same applies when applying for a new passport/identity card.
The document of loss is sufficient to enter Germany past car or track from Switzerland.

How can I contact the passport office?

If y'all have whatsoever further questions, please contact us prior to your appointment: genf@hk-diplo.de