Appointment-System of the German Foreign Office — Boston
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GERMAN PASSPORTS
To apply for a passport, you need an appointment. Appointments can only be booked online. Please book one appointment per person and application even if you apply as a family. (i.e. 1 adult, 2 kids: 3 appointments). Make sure you appear on time at the beginning of your appointment. If you fail to arrive on time, you will automatically lose your slot and need to book a new appointment.
The necessary application forms, a list of the required documents and other useful information regarding your application can be found here. It is absolutely necessary to follow the instructions and come prepared with all documents.
LAST NAME in the German passport
If your last name has changed after marriage or divorce, or if you are applying for a minor for the first time and you as the parents do not have a joint last name according to German law, a name declaration will be necessary.
The following links provide further information – please read it thoroughly prior to booking an appointment!
ONLY once your new name / the child’s name has been registered and confirmed by the German registrar's office (Standesamt) can you book an appointment for a passport.
At present, name declarations have to be submitted by regular mail; in-person-application is not possible. You may send the application straight to the German Standesamt. For further information, please click on the links above.
Important information on the availability of appointments
Appointments for passport applications can only be booked for up to 28 days in advance. New appointment slots are made available daily. If you are not successful in obtaining an appointment today, please try again later.
If you arrive late for your appointment, access to the Consulate will be denied. If you cannot make it to your appointment, please cancel it through the link provided in your confirmation email to make the slot available for other customers.
Many GPS models and online route planners know the German Consulate in Boston, but some map versions have us incorrectly located. Please follow the instructions on our website:
THANK YOU for your understanding and cooperation.
Please book only one time slot for your application. Each applicant needs one appointment. In case of multiple bookings, all of your reservation will be cancelled without giving notice! Please note that the use of mobile devices may result in reduced functionality or wrong bookings. We therefore recommend using desktop computers or laptops when making online appointments.
Please note that the date format for making an appointment is dd/mm/yyyy.
Application forms:
Please ONLY use the application forms you find on our webside. Do NOT fill out just any application form you find through an internet search.
The application form for Schengen visa applications (for a stay of less than 90 days) is available here.
The application form for national visa applications (for a stay of more than 90 days) is available here.
Please note the following important regulations concerning your passport/travel document:
1. Your passport's validity has to extend beyond the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least 3 months
2. Your passport has to contain at least two blank pages
3. Your passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years. If it was issued before that, your application can not be accepted. This rule also applies if the validity has been extended by the authorities of your home country.
If your passport/travel document does not meet all of these requirements, you will need to obtain a new passport before applying for a visa.
Further information on how to apply for a visa is available on our website. Please click here.
Important:
The location of the German Consulate in Boston is shown incorrectly on some route-planners (e.g. google maps). The exact directions can be found on our website:
Short-term visa (Schengen-Visa)
Important:
All applications for Schengen visas have to be submitted through BLS International, our external service provider. Applications will no longer be accepted by this Consulate General.
Click on the following link to book an appointment with BLS: https://usa.blsgermanyvisa.com/book_appointment.php
Please book your own appointment for selected consular services such as notarizations, certifications, citizenship matters etc. Make sure to select the correct appointment category.
If no category is available for the service you require, please contact us via the contact form on our website instead for further instructions.
For your appointment, you need to be on time and present complete documentation (please check the information on our website!).
Many GPS models and online route planners know the German Consulate General in Boston, but some map versions have us incorrectly located. Please follow the instructions on our website:
- Für die deutsche Sprachfassung klicken Sie bitte auf die Flagge in der oberen linken Ecke -