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Publication date: 07.05.2024
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A foreign passport of Ukraine is a document issued by the Ukrainian government that allows citizens of Ukraine to cross the country's border to visit other countries and return.
To obtain a passport, you need to contact the passport office at your place of residence. Here is an overview of the procedure:
Preparation of necessary documents:
• National passport or other identity document.
• Identification code.
• Declaration of lack of citizenship (if you are not a citizen of Ukraine by birth).
• Previous foreign passport (if any).
Filling out the application and making an appointment:
- Fill out an application for obtaining a foreign passport through a special web portal or in person at a passport center.
- Register for an appointment at the passport center or through the electronic registration system.
Payment of the cost:
• pay the cost of making a foreign passport. The cost may vary depending on the selected production period and other factors.
Submission of documents and biometric data:
• Come to the appointment at the passport center on the specified day and time.
• Submit required documents and submit biometric data such as fingerprints and photographs.
Waiting and receiving:
- After submitting the documents, wait for the notification that the passport is ready.
- After that, you can pick up your new foreign passport at the passport center or through the postal delivery service.
Be aware of all requirements and procedures to avoid delays or misunderstandings.
It is possible to get a passport quickly depending on your needs:
1. Not urgent (20 working days): this option is usually used when you do not have an urgent need for a foreign passport and can wait for its production.
2. Urgent (7 working days): if you have an urgent need for a foreign passport, you can use this option. An urgent foreign passport is issued faster, but its cost may be higher.
3. Very urgent (3 working days): this option is suitable if you have an urgent need for a foreign passport due to an immediate trip abroad. In this case, the passport is issued very quickly, but it may be available only in a limited number of cases.
In order to obtain a foreign passport in Ukraine, including at the territorial body of the State Department of Internal Affairs, the Central National Police Agency or the "Passport Service" service center of the State Enterprise "Dokument", it is usually necessary to undergo the procedure of scanning the fingerprints of the index fingers. Fingerprint scanning is one of the biometric procedures that help to verify identity and prevent fraud. Usually, this procedure is part of the production of a biometric foreign passport.
To check the correctness of entering personal data in the application form, in particular the transliteration of the surname and first name, you should perform the following steps:
1. Data check: carefully check all the personal data you entered in the application form, paying special attention to the correct transliteration of your surname and first name.
2. Compare with supporting documents: сheck that the information on the application form matches the information on your supporting documents, such as a passport or other identification document.
3. Confirm the correctness with your signature: if you are sure that the entered data is correct, confirm it with your signature in the appropriate section of the application form. Remember that the signature in the application-questionnaire indicates that you confirm the correctness of the provided data.
4. Keeping a copy: It is recommended that you keep a copy of the application form for your own convenience and as proof of the correctness of the data provided in case of any disputed situations in the future.
If you have the opportunity, you can also contact the staff of the passport center or the relevant government authority to check the correctness of the data entered and get advice.
