Waiting time when applying for a German passport abroad?
I've noticed that there are a fair amount of Germans here. I just applied for my first German passport at the consulate in Vancouver and they told me that it takes around 8-10 weeks to arrive, which seems a bit excessive. For those of you who are Germans living outside of Germany, how long did it take for you to receive your passport? Also, from what consular post did you apply?
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I have applied for a new passport in the German embassy of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2012 after my current one was full.
It took 28 days for it to arrive. I was not called as they had promised but had to inquire myself. That was during traveling and my registered place of residence was in Germany.
Unlike other countries, Germany does not print passports anywhere but in Berlin. According to wikipedia the process takes 3-6 weeks. Also, while my current passport was still valid I still had to provide a certified copy of my birth certificate, what a useless pain in the ass...
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How long does it take to receive German passport?
How long is the processing times for a German passport? The average processing time is between 8 and 10 weeks - provided your application is complete and no documents are missing. Please be informed that it might take longer in some cases.How long does it take to get a German passport in Germany?
Passports/ ID cards are printed at the Federal Printing Office in Berlin and take between 4 and 6 weeks to be processed and issued. Expedited passport processing takes approximately 2 -3 weeks.How long does it take to renew a German passport in the UK?
Normally, a new passport is issued in Germany within 6/7 weeks. The time needed for processing applications depends entirely upon the German authorities and cannot in any circumstances be influenced by the Honorary Consul or the German Consulate General in Edinburgh.How do I apply for a German passport in Australia?
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