Issuance and extension of a foreign passport during martial law

Registration and extension of a passport during martial law

Renewal of a passport is a procedure that every citizen who frequently crosses the border, stays outside Ukraine for a long time or plans to travel abroad in the future faces. In peacetime, this would seem to be a standard issue. But in conditions of martial law, changes in legislation, the need to confirm personal data and complicated access to public services, the process of renewing a document can turn into a complex and unpredictable procedure.
In such cases, legal support helps to avoid bureaucratic traps, speed up the registration process, and ensure the legality and unhinderedness of a citizen's actions.

Legal stages of renewing a foreign passport

A lawyer accompanies the client at each of these stages, ensuring the legality and effectiveness of actions:

• Analysis of the situation and determination of the legal status of the person: At this stage, the lawyer finds out whether the client has a valid document, what status he is in (internally displaced person, conscript, citizen abroad), whether he lost his passport, when the document expired, whether there were problems with its use, and what goal the client is pursuing (renewal, restoration, issuing a new one due to loss/expiration, etc.).
• Collection of a package of documents and preparation of applications: The specialist prepares a list of documents required in a specific case: identification documents, birth certificates (for a child), previous passports, IDP certificates, court decisions (if the passport is lost or there is a dispute about citizenship), notarial statements. If necessary, he draws up a power of attorney.
• Registration with the authority authorized to issue a passport: Depending on the person's place of residence, this may be a department of the State Migration Service, an ASN, or a foreign diplomatic institution. The specialist coordinates the client or submits documents on his behalf (if there is a power of attorney).
• Support for the submission procedure and consideration of the application: The lawyer supports or controls the submission of the application, prevents refusals due to formal errors, monitors compliance with deadlines and procedures. In the event of a dispute, submits requests and complaints to the relevant authorities.
• Receiving the finished document and making changes to the supporting databases: The specialist checks the correctness of the registration, data in the passport, supports making changes to the relevant state registers (in case of updating personal data, name, etc.). If necessary, prepares a request for duplicates or second copies of the document.

Comprehensive completion of all stages under the supervision of a lawyer allows you to avoid errors, delays and unlawful refusals by the State Migration Service.

Conditions for providing services for obtaining or renewing a foreign passport

Providing legal assistance during the renewal of a foreign passport requires a certain interaction between the client and the specialist, which provides for the following conditions:

1. Preliminary consultation with the formation of a legal position: During the initial meeting, the lawyer learns about the purpose of renewing the passport, the client's place of residence, the circumstances of the loss or expiration of the previous document, possible complications (for example, the impossibility of personal appearance).
2. Provision by the client of all available documents: Copies or originals of documents confirming identity, citizenship, the fact of registration or permanent residence are involved in the work. In complex cases, court decisions, extracts from state registers, IDP certificates or certificates of temporary protection abroad are also involved.
3. Drawing up a contract for the provision of legal assistance: The specialist officially draws up a contract with the client, which specifies the scope of services, payment procedure, terms, responsibility of the parties and conditions for termination of cooperation.
4. Compliance by the client with the agreed procedure for interaction: The specialist acts within the framework of the law, and the client - within the framework of ethics and professional standards. Regular provision of information, prompt response to requests - a prerequisite for effective support.

These conditions are the key to high-quality and effective provision of services, which allows avoiding unnecessary risks and delays.

Advantages of contacting a lawyer when applying for a passport

Speed ​​and accuracy: The lawyer eliminates the possibility of errors that can lead to refusals or delays. He knows how to avoid formal obstacles and act without delay.

Representation in difficult situations: In case of loss of a document, change of personal data, litigation or refusal of the State Migration Service - the specialist provides legal protection for the client.

Safety and legality of the procedure: All actions of the specialist are based on current legislation. The client can be sure of the legality of the result.

Frequently asked questions about obtaining or renewing a passport

What does the cost of a service for issuing or extending a foreign passport depend on?

The price of this service depends on a number of factors. In particular: the complexity of the situation (loss of the document, the presence of court decisions, changed personal data), the client's location (in Ukraine or abroad), the need for personal representation, the number of accompanying actions (requests, complaints, appeals), the urgency of execution and the cost of additional services (notarial powers of attorney, translations, etc.). The final cost is agreed upon during the initial consultation.