Temporary passport – Germany in Australia

A short-validity passport issued only in proven emergencies, alongside an application for a normal biometric passport. It lapses once the biometric passport is issued, and some countries do not accept it.

Where to apply in Australia

Embassy Canberra (ACT) and Consulate General Sydney (NSW).

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

How to apply

Book an appointment | bring the same documents as for a regular passport application and evidence of the emergency | apply in person together with the biometric passport application | collect or receive by prepaid waterproof post envelope

Documents you need

Application form
Birth certificate with parents
Marriage/name-change proof if applicable
Naturalisation papers if applicable
Proof of other citizenships
VEVO check under two weeks old if not an Australian citizen
Deregistration certificate if the old passport shows a German address
Proof of Australian address
Two biometric photos
Waterproof return envelope

Fees and processing time

Official fee: EUR 75
Other charges: lack-of-jurisdiction surcharge EUR 26

Processing time: Not stated.

Good to know

Valid up to one year. 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: Temporary passport in Australia