City administration building of the Stadtkevelaer

Citizens' office

Apply for identity documents in good time before traveling

Anyone planning a vacation during the summer vacations should check their ID documents early. Due to the high demand before the vacations, longer production times at Bundesdruckerei and longer waiting times for appointments are to be expected.

The most important information at a glance:

  • Check the validity of your passport and identity card.
  • Also check your children's ID cards, as children's appearance changes quickly. If the photo is no longer clear, the document is invalid.
  • You should apply for a new passport several weeks before your trip. You should therefore make an appointment at our citizens' office in good time: https://tevis.krzn.de/tevisweb640/
  • Within the EU, a valid identity card is usually sufficient.


Before traveling, please always check with the Foreign Office which documents you need for the country in question. Expired documents can lead to considerable problems at the border or at the airport.

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