Passport for minors (under 18) – Germany in Australia

Biometric passports for German children from birth, valid six years. The children's passport was discontinued on 1 January 2024 and extensions of old ones are no longer possible.

Where to apply in Australia

Embassy Canberra (ACT) and Consulate General Sydney (NSW); honorary consuls in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth can accept some applications.

Honorary consuls accept applications for forwarding (flat fee EUR 102 in lieu of the basic fee on the passport pages) but do not handle visas or pensions; the Brisbane honorary consul is out of office through December 2026 (passports still accepted and forwarded to Sydney, other services unavailable). Online booking systems differ between posts.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Germany.

How to apply

Collect originals plus one copy of each document | complete the form in the child's name in block capitals | book an appointment | both parents and the child attend in person | provide a prepaid waterproof Australia Post envelope for return by post

Documents you need

Application form signed by both parents (or sole custodian with custody order)
Child's birth certificate showing parents
Parents' valid passports or ID cards and birth certificates
Proof of German citizenship of parent(s)
Marriage certificate and divorce/death papers if applicable
VEVO printouts under two weeks old for parents and child unless otherwise covered
Proof of other citizenships
Proof of Australian address for both parents
Two biometric photos
Child's previous passport
Return envelope; absent parent may give certified consent

Fees and processing time

Official fee: basic fee EUR 73.50 (under 24)
Other charges: 48-page passport EUR 22.00; express EUR 32.00; temporary passport EUR 75.00; lack-of-jurisdiction surcharge EUR 37.50; via honorary consul EUR 102.00

Processing time: About 6-8 weeks standard; about 3-4 weeks express (non-binding).

Good to know

Fees are set in euro and converted to AUD at the mission's rate (rounded to AUD 0.50); cash only in AUD; Canberra and Sydney take Visa/Mastercard physical cards only (fees page, no date shown, copyright 2026).

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Germany's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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Germany: Passport for minors (under 18) in Australia