Danger! Last chance of passport before the summer vacation in NRW!

Danger! Last chance of passport before the summer vacation in NRW!

Dortmund, Deutschland - In North Rhine-Westphalia (North Rhine-Westphalia), the focus is on applying for the ID cards and passports, since an important period before the upcoming summer holidays is approaching on July 14, 2025. The last key date for applying for a new passport without an express procedure is May 19, 2025 in Dortmund. There, the processing time for a new passport is currently an impressive eight to ten weeks. In Recklinghausen, however, citizens should not wait until this date, since the city recommends applying for the passport by May 23 at the latest to ensure timely collection before the holidays.

In Bochum, on the other hand, the processing time for a new passport is about six weeks, which is why applications should be submitted by June 6 at the latest. The deadlines vary from city to city in NRW, which requires careful planning. In view of the increased demand for passports since May, experience has shown that the citizens' offices have often been overloaded, which further increases the interest in early application.

Meaning of the passport

The German passport enables visa -free travel in 194 countries. The application is made at the Citizens' Office in the main residence. As a rule, the appointment booking is required online; In exceptional cases, bookings are possible at other locations, but additional costs are possible here. A valid ID and a biometric photo are necessary for the application. Minors must appear accompanied by a legal guardian or provide approval by the other.

The fees for passports vary depending on age: people aged 24 and over pay 70 euros, while people under the age of 24 have to pay 37.50 euros. The passport duration of the passport is six years for under 24 year olds and ten years for adults. A preliminary passport is valid of one year and is useful if the regular passport cannot be issued in time.

Express procedure and preliminary passports

If you are particularly in a hurry, you can use an express procedure that requires an additional charge of around 32 euros. In this case, the passport is completed within three working days, provided that all documents are complete. Preliminary passports are also available, but they are not accepted by all countries. For trips within the EU, the ID card is often sufficient; A passport is usually required for travel outside of Europe.

From May 2025 there will also be significant reforms in passport and ID circles. This includes the digital creation of passport photos and the transmission to the responsible authorities. Innovative self -service machines will record biometric data, and ID documents can be sent directly to the application address of the applicants. In the future, there will also be the possibility to deposit an email address for memories or to note address changes on the ID card.

Overall, timely planning and the early application for passports and identifiers are decisive, especially with regard to the upcoming summer vacation. Citizens should find out about the specific deadlines and opportunities in their city to avoid any complications.

Further information on the deadlines and application options can be found atRuhr24andAntenne NRW.