https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/tags/last-minute/Recent content in Last-Minute on PassphotoLabsHugoenMon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/express-passport-last-minute-guide/Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/express-passport-last-minute-guide/<p>Your holiday is just around the corner, and you suddenly realise: your passport has expired. Don&rsquo;t panic — Austria, Germany, and Switzerland all offer express procedures that get you a new passport significantly faster. However, you need to be well prepared because every lost minute counts. Here&rsquo;s how the express process works in each country and what you&rsquo;ll need.</p> <h2 id="express-procedures-compared">Express Procedures Compared</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Country</th> <th>Standard Passport</th> <th>Express Passport</th> <th>Express Fee</th> <th>Total Cost</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Austria</strong></td> <td>~5 working days</td> <td>~3 working days</td> <td>+ ~€55</td> <td>~€130</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Germany</strong></td> <td>4–6 weeks</td> <td>72 hours</td> <td>+ €32</td> <td>~€92</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Switzerland</strong></td> <td>6–10 working days</td> <td>3–5 working days</td> <td>+ 100 CHF</td> <td>~240 CHF</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="austria-express-passport-in-3-working-days">Austria: Express Passport in 3 Working Days</h2> <p>In Austria, you can apply for an express passport at any passport authority. Processing typically takes 3 working days — compared to 5 working days for the standard procedure.</p>