Ukrainians abroad will again be issued passports, but with one condition
14 February 2025 20:59
Starting next week, Ukrainian men aged 18-60 abroad will be able to receive their ready-made passports. This was announced on February 14 by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko on his official Telegram channel, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
“In fulfillment of the President’s task, the Government has settled the issue of issuing passports to Ukrainians abroad. It took time to normalize the process of resuming the issuance of documents to make it compliant with the current legislation of Ukraine,” Klymenko wrote.
The Interior Minister added that the relevant notifications indicating the date, time and place of arrival will be sent to people in the order of priority of submission of documents.
In addition, Ihor Klymenko reminded that as of today, the availability of military registration documents remains a prerequisite for issuing and obtaining passports by male citizens of Ukraine aged 18-60 who are abroad.
How to obtain a Ukrainian passport abroad
Obtaining a Ukrainian passport outside the country is governed by certain procedures that differ for men and women.
Citizens of Ukraine who are abroad can obtain a passport of a citizen of Ukraine or a foreign passport through
- diplomatic missions and consular offices of Ukraine in the country of residence;
- passport Service centers in some foreign cities, including Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Prague, Bratislava, Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Valencia, Madrid and Milan.
Starting from April 15, 2024, passports will be issued at foreign offices of the State Enterprise “Document” only by prior electronic appointment. This innovation is aimed at streamlining the process and preventing queues.
How to apply for a passport for men aged 18 to 60
Starting from April 25, 2024, additional requirements have been introduced for men of military age. Among them:
- Military registration documents. When applying for a passport, you must provide a valid military registration document. This can be a certificate of registration with a military enlistment office, a military ID card, or a temporary certificate of a person liable for military service.
- Verification through the Oberig register. Military registration documents must be entered into the Oberig register and verified. The data is entered automatically.
- Restrictions on registration. Men who left Ukraine after February 24, 2022 and apply for a passport for the first time after reaching the age of 18 must provide proof of military registration.
On July 24, 2024, foreign branches of the State Enterprise “Document” resumed accepting applications for passports for men, provided they have valid military registration documents.
How to apply for a passport for women
The procedure for issuing a passport for women abroad is less strict.
Required documents:
- a valid identity document (internal passport or previous international passport);
- documents confirming the citizenship of Ukraine;
- documents confirming the change of surname, name or patronymic (if applicable),
Stages of passport issuance:
- Make an appointment at a diplomatic mission, consular post or Passport Service center via the electronic queue.
- Provide the necessary documents and fill in the application form, which is generated electronically by the consular officer during the submission of documents.
- Pay the consular fee for issuing a passport.
Women who have changed their surname due to marriage or divorce are advised to update their passport data in a timely manner to avoid problems when crossing the border.
The timeframe for issuing a passport may vary depending on the workload of the consular office or the Passport Service Center. It is recommended to check the current terms directly with the institution.
Since the rules and procedures are subject to change, it is recommended to regularly check the official websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and diplomatic missions for the most up-to-date information.
