Information for German nationals
Important information regarding issue of passports from 1 November 2007
Under Germany's new Passport Act, from 1st November 2007 every German passport (red cover) must include fingerprints as part of the personal data now stored on a chip at the back of the passport.
From 1 November 2007, when the new Passport Act takes effect, the following changes will apply:
European Union Passport
• Will require fingerprints of all applicants aged over 6.
• Children will no longer be entered on their parents’ passports.
• Monastic names and pseudonyms will no longer be included.
• Validity will be 6 years for applicants aged under 24, 10 years for applicants aged 24 or over
Temporary Passport
• Children will no longer be entered on their parents’ passports.
• Monastic names and pseudonyms will no longer be included.
In addition to the new ePassports the temporary (green) passports with a validity of one year will continue to be processed without a chip within a few days time.
Additional information on the ePassport can be obtained from the website:
www.ePass.de
. If you have any further questions, please contact the Consulate General at 04 3972333
Security advice
The Federal Foreign Office's website provides information on a daily basis on the security situation in the United Arab Emirates.
Security advice (German)
Assistance in case of emergency
We would like to give you some tips on how to prevent emergencies, even before the start of your journey. But should the worst come to the worst - your passport disappears, your money is lost - then find out here how the Embassy can help you.
Consular services
For Germans resident abroad, the German missions abroad are the most important liaison point with Germany for all legal matters. Here we will tell you about our principal services and the procedures used.
Consular services
Passports
You need a new passport or want to renew your current one? Here you will find a passport application form to download (pdf file) and information on the application procedure.
