Important information: Long waiting times for passports in the district of Euskirchen

Important information: Long waiting times for passports in the district of Euskirchen

long waiting for passport in Euskirchen

Just in time before the summer vacation, passport applications in the Euskirchen district could cause delays. The exhibition of a new passport currently takes between eight to ten weeks - a long waiting time that may surprise some travelers.

The cities of Mechernich and Euskirchen have confirmed that the processing time for passports in the region has increased significantly. This can be attributed to various factors, including the increased sensory to pandemic and the additional need for passports for Great Britain due to the Brexit.

The city of Euskirchen had warned early on the long waiting times. Now the effects are clearly noticeable. Even applying for new personnel cards are currently taking a week longer than usual.

To avoid delays, there is the possibility to apply for an Express travel pass. However, this leads to additional costs of 32 euros, but it is available within three days.

It is advisable to start applying for travel documents early on to avoid unpleasant surprises before the planned vacation.

- Nag