Having a temporary and examination-free fishing license approved or extended

If you are not resident in Germany or are a member of the diplomatic corps, you can apply for a foreigner's fishing license or have it extended even without proof of having passed a fishing examination.

If you want to fish in Hessen, you must have a valid fishing license and carry it with you. An exception is the so-called foreigner's fishing license, which is issued for three consecutive months.

Without proof of having passed a fishing examination, you can be issued or extended a foreigner's fishing license on application if you are not resident in Germany or are a member of the diplomatic corps and you can prove your expertise by presenting a foreign fishing license or fishing permit.

The respective municipal council is responsible.

• Proof of expertise (e.g. foreign fishing license or foreign fishing permit)
• Identity card or passport
• 1 passport photo
  

• Forms available: No
• Written form required: No
• Informal application possible: Yes
• Personal appearance necessary: No
• Online services available: No

• You must be at least 14 years old.
• There are no grounds for refusal.
  

• Appeal
• You will find further information on how to lodge an objection in the notification of your application
  

You can apply for a fishing license for foreigners, including renewal, at your local municipal council.

The costs are made up of the administration fee (EUR 5) and the fishing tax (EUR 7.50).: Fee 12,50 EUR (Information on cost composition can be found here)