Pass -stress: Long waiting times for passports in Hamm - Bundesdruckerei overloaded

Pass -stress: Long waiting times for passports in Hamm - Bundesdruckerei overloaded

The Federal Printing in Berlin is currently fighting with a delivery traffic jam that not only affects vacationers, but also the city administration in Hamm. The issuing of new passports is delayed significantly, which leads to displeasure and stress among the applicants.

The effects on the citizens of Hamm

In the citizens' offices of the city of Hamm, complaints about the long waiting times for the passport exhibition are increasing. According to city spokesman Detlef Burger, expressions of displeasure and stressful situations are not uncommon. An option that still works is the so -called express process, which is associated with an additional charge of 32 euros.

delays through new provisions

A main reason for the delivery problems lies in the changed provisions for child passports. Due to new EU requirements, the requirements have changed, which leads to an increased need. In Hamm alone, 5,500 children's passports from 2023 lost their validity.

recommendations of the city administration

In order to accelerate the process, the city of Hamm recommends that the pick -up of the passports via the document box in the town hall. This has already worked successfully with 600 new passes and could shorten the waiting times.

It is strongly recommended that the external care be carried out when applying for ID documents, since errors can lead to being rejected at the airport. The city administration emphasizes that despite the delays, it is important to apply for the documents in good time in order to avoid unpleasant surprises before starting the trip.

- Nag