For many Ukrainians who are outside Ukraine, there is a need to obtain various administrative services and issue passports. This may be necessary for various reasons: from updating documents to obtaining certificates or confirmations. In this regard, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the law LAW OF UKRAINE No. 11017 "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Provision of Certain Administrative Services to Citizens of Ukraine, including abroad", which will enter into force on August 19, 2024.

In this article, we will consider the main steps and requirements for obtaining such services through consular offices of Ukraine abroad.

Ukrainian consulates provide a wide range of administrative services for citizens of Ukraine living or staying outside the country.

The main services include:
Issuing and issuing certificates.
Certification of documents.
Notarial actions.
Registration of acts of civil status (birth, marriage, death).
Issuance of extracts from state registers.
Issuance of a passport
The procedure for obtaining administrative services:
Contacting the consulate: Find the nearest consulate of Ukraine in your country of residence. Check the consulate's official website for opening hours and contact details.
Appointment: Some consulates require prior appointment. This can be done through the consulate website or by phone.
Preparation of documents: Find out in advance what documents are needed to receive a specific service. Prepare all the necessary papers and make sure they are translated and notarized properly.
Filling out the application: You will be given an application to fill out on the spot. Consular staff will help if necessary.
Payment of fees: Most administrative services require the payment of consular fees. The amount and method of payment may vary depending on the host country.
Receiving the result: After processing your application, you will receive the necessary documents or certificates.
Issuance of a passport abroad
Issuance of a foreign passport or an internal passport of a citizen of Ukraine abroad is also carried out through consular offices. This is especially relevant in cases of loss of passport, change of surname or expiry of the document.

Passport registration procedure:
Make an appointment: Make an appointment at the consulate through the official website or by phone.
Preparation of documents: Usually, the following documents are required for passport registration: valid passport, birth certificate (for children), document on change of surname, 10x15 photos for children under 12 years of age, identification code. Check the exact list on the website of the consulate.
Submission of documents: Come to the consulate at the appointed time and submit all the necessary documents.
Payment of fees: Pay the consular fee for passport processing. The amount of the fee may vary depending on the type of passport and the terms of production.
Waiting: The processing of a passport application can take from 7 to 20 working days. Under martial law, the delivery time for ready-made passports ranges from 6 to 9 days and may be delayed up to 3 weeks. After the passport is ready, you will be notified about the possibility of obtaining it.
Obtaining administrative services, issuing passports abroad are important processes for Ukrainians living or staying outside of Ukraine. For this, you need to contact the consular offices of Ukraine, where they will provide you with the necessary support and assistance.

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