#Passport

The State Migration Service of Ukraine has clarified the cases in which an applicant may be denied an international passport and provided details on processing timelines.

After changing their last name upon marriage, Ukrainians need to update their internal and foreign passports, driver's license, tax data, and car registration certificate. We break down the deadlines and reissuance procedure.

The Military Ombudsman's Office proposed a mechanism where communities pay the administrative fee for passport restoration for soldiers who have lost their document. The initiative was supported by the President's Office and the Cabinet of Ministers.

Foreign centers of the Passport Service are issuing foreign passports to men aged 18–60 without the physical presentation of military registration documents: data is verified automatically through SMS and Ministry of Defense registers. The temporary requirement for a "Reserve+" printout has been canceled.

The DMS of Ukraine announced current passport rates for 2026: standard processing in 20 working days will cost 1147 hryvnias, and urgent processing in 7 or 3 days will cost 1787 hryvnias.

Ukrainians have been reminded of hidden risks when traveling abroad: having a passport does not guarantee entry. The Migration Service explained validity rules for Schengen, the USA, and resorts, as well as listed defects that make a document invalid. 🛂🚫

Russians are breaking records in searching for foreign passports and visa-free exit methods: demand has grown by 221% since the end of 2024. Experts link the frenzy to the risks of new mobilization, however, 8.9 million citizens are detained at the border due to debts. 🚨🛂📉