Helpers in need
That starts well: The plane is ready on the tarmac, you have this time also done on time to the airport and then - can not really be - is the passport invalid, or the visa is not there ... From the dream of the beautiful journey; The holiday flier is probably without you.
Around 10,000 passengers in Germany are in an awkward situation every year, but luckily not everything is lost. There are documentary services - these are special agencies that are in close contact with embassies and consulates and, if necessary, even issue replacement papers. For example, at Frankfurt Airport, the replacement pass is available within an hour, provided you notice your problem within the restricted office hours.
Of course, the service is not cheap: about 130 euros are due for the new document. The passport agency at Frankfurt Airport is so far unique, but also in Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn or Hanover travelers have a chance to get on the plane, there is the Federal Border Guard provisional documents.
It is more problematic in the case of short-term visa procurement. but even what usually has to be applied for weeks in advance, in the worst case still in one day. Online, a number of agencies are already offering the visa service and doing the time-consuming paperwork for their customers. For urgent or emergency orders, there is an extra 24-hour service with night delivery. If required, the documents can even be deposited at the departure airport.
