NEW RULES FOR OBTAINING A PASSPORT FOR UKRAINIANS STAYING ABROAD - LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Ukrainians can get a foreign passport abroad, but not all. In most countries, DP "Document" Centers or diplomatic institutions help in this matter, however, some persons may be refused a new foreign passport. In this article, we will tell you how, where and to whom Ukrainians are now issued foreign passports in other countries.
Where should I apply abroad to obtain a foreign passport?
While abroad, Ukrainians can obtain a foreign passport in two ways:
- Applying to the diplomatic institution of Ukraine.
- Through Passport Service citizen service centers located in Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Prague, Bratislava, Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Valencia, Madrid and Milan, Barcelona.
Innovations in the process of obtaining a passport abroad
The main changes in the process of obtaining a foreign passport by Ukrainians in other countries concern conscripts aged 18 to 60 and the terms of passport production.
According to new rules approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, employees of the passport service abroad are required to check the presence and validity of military registration documents for all men of draft age.
Even those men who applied for a passport before the new law on mobilization came into force (until July 17) will be able to get a passport only if they provide an up-to-date military registration document and undergo verification through the relevant registers .
New rules for issuing a passport abroad for men
From July 24, 2024, foreign branches of SE "Dokument" resumed accepting applications for passports for men. Issuance of a foreign passport outside of Ukraine is now possible only by prior appointment on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Men who are conscripted must now be verified through the Reserve+ app to confirm that they have valid military registration documents, which is mandatory.
To receive this service, men need to provide a standard package of documents (defined for persons aged 16 and over) and add to it an up-to-date military registration document.
The application for obtaining passports can be submitted at any branch of SE "Dokument" abroad.
Pay attention! Earlier, the Cabinet of Ministers simplified the procedure for military registration for Ukrainians abroad. Details can be found at the link.
Other categories of Ukrainian citizens (women, pensioners, children) can submit documents to the foreign divisions of SE Dokument, which resumed accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis as of May 22, 2024.
When should you apply for a foreign passport?
- first registration;
- change of surname or first name;
- passport expiration;
- lack of free pages in the passport;
- passport damage or its unusability for further use;
- the presence of an error in the information specified in the passport.
Documents required for issuing a foreign passport abroad
- Military registration document with current VIN code for men aged 19-60;
- Preliminary international passport to be exchanged (if the passport is being issued again), as well as copies of the first page and the page with the consular record and the PMP stamp (if available);
- Internal passport of a citizen of Ukraine in the form of a booklet or ID card, as well as its copy (if it is not possible to provide an internal passport, a birth certificate is submitted) + a copy;
- A document confirming permanent residence or temporary stay abroad + a copy, as well as a document certifying the registration of the place of residence abroad;
- Certificate of registration of place of residence in Ukraine + copy;
- Certificate on the assignment of the registration number of the taxpayer's account card (RNOKPP, if any) + copy;
Current questions - answers
Questions
Is it possible to get a foreign passport at the Ukrainian consulate in Germany?
Answer
Yes, in embassies and consulates of Ukraine in Germany, it is possible to issue both an ID card (Ukrainian domestic passport) and a biometric international passport. Depending on your place of stay, you can contact one of the five Ukrainian diplomatic institutions in Germany.
Questions
Is it possible to visit the consulate of Ukraine without an appointment?
Answer
No, reception at Ukrainian consulates is carried out exclusively by appointment, which is usually done online.
Questions
Do you need to return the old foreign passport of Ukraine?
Answer
Yes, according to the legislation, when the validity period of the foreign passport expires, it must be returned to issue a new one. When issuing a new foreign passport, the old passport will be withdrawn and annulled, while at least two holes will be made in it. However, the legislation does not prohibit having two valid foreign passports if one of them is about to expire.
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In the new conditions for obtaining a foreign passport for Ukrainians living abroad, it is important to take into account the changes related to conscripts and the deadlines for producing documents. Ukrainians can apply to diplomatic institutions or Centers of SE "Dokument" in different countries, however, the process of issuing a passport for men is now accompanied by additional requirements, in particular, the need to verify military registration documents. This innovation is aimed at ensuring compliance with legislation on mobilization. Nevertheless, other categories of Ukrainian citizens, such as women, pensioners and children, can use the standard procedures without restrictions. Everyone who wants to get a passport should apply in advance and prepare the appropriate package of documents. In case of questions or the need for legal support, it is worth using the advice of specialists who are ready to help in solving legal issues.
