Travel and stays abroad

• Applying for a passport abroad

  If you live abroad, you can apply for your German passport in person at a German diplomatic mission abroad or, in some countries, also with an honorary consul.

• Travel documents

  Here you will find information on your rights and obligations when traveling abroad, as well as necessary travel documents for minors and the loss or expiration of travel documents.

• Passenger rights

  As a passenger in the EU, you enjoy certain rights.

• Travel mobility for people with disabilities

  Did you know that with reduced mobility due to a disability, you may be eligible for an EU parking card?

• Taking animals, plants, alcohol, tobacco and cigarettes when traveling within the EU

  What you are allowed to carry when traveling to another EU country, entering the EU from outside the EU, or leaving the EU.

• Roaming (calls, text messages, mobile data) within the EU

  Learn more about your rights when accessing and using the internet, telecommunications, and online services.

• Liability and compulsory insurance regulations in another Member State

  If you want to take out liability or compulsory insurance in another Member State, you will find the relevant information here.

• Car registration in another EU country
• Temporary or permanent relocation to another Member State

  If you are moving to Germany from another member state, you will find the most important information regarding the registration requirement and the applicable deadlines here.

• Naturalization requirements for nationals of another Member State

  Here you will find information on naturalization requirements for nationals of another EU member state