🚨 Temporary passport in case of loss of ID card

amteasy – Your digital help for lost ID and travel planning

🔹 Requirements

• German citizenship
• Travel is imminent (e.g. within 48–72 hours)
• The regular passport or identity card has been lost, stolen or is invalid
• Credible proof of urgency required (e.g. flight booking)

🧾 Required documents

• Biometric passport photo (35×45 mm)
• Police report of loss (in case of theft or loss)
• Proof of travel (e.g. flight ticket or hotel booking)
• if available, copy of ID card or birth certificate

🕓 Duration & Costs

• Processing usually on the same day , if necessary on the next working day
• Validity of the temporary passport: max. 1 year
• Costs: approx. €26 (depending on municipality)

📍 Paths to Cities (Temporary Passport)

• Berlin: service.berlin.de → ID cards & documents → Provisional passport
• Hamburg: hamburg.de → Citizen Service → Passport → Provisional Passport
• Frankfurt: frankfurt.de → Citizens' Office → Passport → Provisional passport
• Munich: muenchen.de → City Hall → Citizens' Office → Provisional Passport
• Cologne: stadt‑koeln.de → Services → Passport → Replacement documents

📌 Step-by-step instructions

1. Access your city's path (see above)
2. Book an appointment online or check emergency consultation times
3. Prepare passport photo, loss report & travel documents
4. On-site ID card capture and identity verification
5. Temporary passport is issued immediately or the following day

⚠️ Important to know

• Provisional passport is not accepted in all countries (e.g. USA, Turkey)
• If ID cards are lost, a security interview can be held
• The same requirements apply to children, including proof of custody

⏳ Save time with amteasy

• ⏱️ Without amteasy: 60–90 minutes for research, emergency appointments, document search
• ⚡ With amteasy: under 10 minutes – all paths & document requirements pre-checked
• ✔️ Avoids unnecessary visits to authorities & waiting time

🌐 Multilingual information

Available via language selection function on city pages (English, Arabic, Ukrainian).

Last updated: June 2025 – checked according to current specifications and municipal regulations