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In a significant shift, the city of Lübeck, Germany, has implemented new regulations for children's travel documents. As of January 1, 2024, no new children's travel documents are being issued. Instead, families are advised to apply for regular passports for their children.
This change was first announced on February 27, 2024, and is due to a decision by the legislature, as the previous passport did not contain a chip. The abolition aims to avoid the significant effort of regular reapplication or extension in the future, according to the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI).
Existing children's travel documents that are still valid until the end of 2024 can continue to be used until their expiration. For new applications, each family member now needs a personal ID card for travel within the European Union, and a travel passport for travel outside the EU.
The city office of Lübeck offers an express order option for travel passports, which costs an additional 32.00 € and usually results in a passport being ready for collection at the office after three days. Regular passports are usually ready for collection two weeks after application, while travel passports take four weeks.
It is important to note that some countries have rules that the passport document must have a certain remaining validity, usually three to six months. The exact entry requirements for the destination country can be found on the Federal Foreign Office's website.
To apply for a travel passport, families can find information on the required documents and appointment booking on the city office's website. More information and a notice of which passports can be collected can also be found on the city office's website.
The city office of Gießen advises checking passports and ID cards for all family members before traveling, due to longer production and delivery times. With the production of passports at the Federal Printing Office GmbH currently taking longer than usual, with a delivery time of around eight weeks or more, it is essential to plan ahead.
This change in Lübeck is not unique. Since the beginning of 2024, application numbers for travel passports have significantly increased across Germany. Some countries have rules that the passport document must have a certain remaining validity, usually three to six months. This restriction on the usability of children's travel passports was a reason for their abolition, according to the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
In conclusion, families in Lübeck and across Germany should be aware of the changes to children's travel documents and plan accordingly to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.
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