Apply for a German Passport in Los Angeles
Information for German citizens who do not speak German
The following web page contains only the most important information about German passports and is meant for the very few German citizens who do not speak German. Please check the German version of this web page for complete information about German passports.
Please Read ALL Information Below BEFORE Scheduling Your Appointment
~ German passports are now biometric and require fingerprints to be stored in the passport. This affects all passport applicants six years and older. Therefore, applicants must schedule an appointment and submit their applications in person.
~ Passport applications received by mail can no longer be processed.
~ Only temporary passports for adults (issued only in case of an emergency) can still be applied for by mail. Fingerprints are not required for these passports.
~ Passports issued before November 1, 2007 are valid until their date of expiration. If your passport is still valid, it is not necessary to apply for a new passport!
In certain cases, e.g. when you wish to include a name change in your passport, register the birth/name of your child, or when your last passport has long expired, it may be necessary to present further documentation.
In order to avoid any delays, you must thoroughly complete the application form, submit the proper passport photos and all necessary documents including three copies of each.
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Applicants in California Jurisdiction
All applicants residing in the California counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura are now required to personally apply for a passport at the Consulate General in Los Angeles. Passport appointments need to be made online (there is no fee). Appointments may be booked a minimum of one week and a maximum of nine weeks in advance.
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Applicants in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah
Applicants residing in the above states can now apply for a passport with the German Honorary Consul responsible for their state. Please note, that when applying for a passport with one of our Honorary Consuls, additional fees will apply. Please see link below for additional information (in German only). For appointments, please contact the Honorary Consul directly.
Passport Photos
There are specific requirements for passport photos. (Please see link below for sample photos.)
If your photos do not comply with these requirements, or you do not yet have photos, there is a user-friendly photo booth in the Consular Section waiting room, where you can take your photos.
Costs: $ 5 for four photos.
This service is provided by a private company and the Consulate General can not assume responsibility for this service.
Please allow enough time before your designated appointment to take your pictures so that you do not forfeit your time slot.
