Attention, travelers! Value the ID cards before the summer vacation!

Attention, travelers! Value the ID cards before the summer vacation!

Duisburg, Deutschland - With the summer in front of the door, the travel time is also closer. To ensure that all travel preparations are smooth, it is advisable to check the validity of ID documents in good time. This applies in particular to families with children, since from January 1, 2024 there will be no children's passports. Instead, children under the age of twelve need a “normal” passport or identity card. As Rundschau Duisburg , travelers should start with the summer holidays.

Applications for ID documents can be submitted in Duisburg in all seven citizens' service stations. Preliminary identity cards or passports can also be applied for in emergencies. While an ID card for trips within the EU is sufficient, a passport is required for travel outside the EU. Useful information about the required travel documents can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

Application of ID documents

The application for identity cards or passports is via the urban website, whereby short -term appointments are currently available. Interested parties should note that the booking is only possible online and that the processing time is usually about six weeks. The costs for the documents vary: a identity card costs 22.80 euros for people under 24 years and 37 euros for older applicants. The price for a passport is 37.50 euros for under 24 year olds and 70 euros for adults.

Biometric photos are also required for the application for a passport. Family portal NRW points out that the requirements for passport photos for infants are less strict. A bright background without objects, open eyes and the ban on snipers are important guidelines. Deviations in passport photos for babies and children up to 6 years are also allowed, especially in terms of head keeping and facial expression. This is particularly relevant because the face picture of infants and toddlers can change quickly.

early application recommended

In order to prevent problems when entering and leaving during the summer vacation, a timely application for new ID documents is recommended. A timely review of the validity and the application for documents prevent families from facing unexpected difficulties.