Citizens can submit applications at consulates or Passport Service centres
Ukrainians currently abroad can apply for a new passport to replace an expired one. Consular offices and DP Dokument branches in several countries are available for this purpose. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Остапова Анастасія) citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
Updating a passport is mandatory after its validity period expires, which is 10 years for adults and 4 years for persons under 16. In addition to planned replacement, a document must be exchanged if it is damaged, pages are full, personal information has changed, or there are errors in the records.
Application options
Ukrainian citizens abroad have two primary ways to obtain a new document. The first involves visiting an embassy or consulate, where appointments are made through the MFA electronic queue system. The second option is to apply at one of the DP Dokument centres operating in Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Requirements and timelines
To apply, one must provide a valid ID, proof of legal residence in the country, and confirmation of payment. Biometric data, including fingerprints, is collected during the visit, and the application form is completed by the staff. Processing in consulates may take up to three months, excluding delivery logistics for the completed document.
Specific categories
Men aged 18 to 60 undergo military record verification via a state register when applying through DP Dokument. If a record is missing or invalid, service may be denied. Before visiting diplomatic missions, applicants should check specific requirements regarding military documents.
Holding multiple passports
Legislation allows citizens to hold two valid passports simultaneously. If the old passport is not expired or invalidated due to a name change, the applicant may keep it, provided they inform the staff during the application. Extending a passport’s validity during martial law is a temporary measure and may not always be recognised by foreign authorities.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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