Ukrainian Passport Abroad for Sailors or Pilots – How to Obtain
Information has emerged about new opportunities for Ukrainian men regarding the issuance or receipt of a foreign passport. These changes are related to updating data through the “Reserv+” app, with unique conditions for sailors and pilots.
New Opportunities for Users Who Updated Data via “Reserv+”
New opportunities for “Reserv+” users have been in effect since July 24. Ukrainian men who have updated their data and received a QR code can now apply for a foreign passport. They need to submit their documents via the State Enterprise “Document” (DП «Документ»). This streamlining of the procedure accelerates the process of obtaining necessary travel documents.
Special Conditions for Sailors and Pilots
Sailors and pilots have special conditions for obtaining a Ukrainian passport. If they have already applied for a passport but were unable to receive it, they can complete the process by sending a request to the relevant branch of DП «Документ» via email. The request should be addressed to the head of the State Migration Service of Ukraine (ДМСУ).
The request must include scanned copies of all necessary documents, such as the current sailor’s or pilot’s passport and the internal Ukrainian passport.
If the sailor has a foreign passport (e.g., Polish) instead of a Ukrainian sailor’s passport, the request must also include a sworn translation of the first page of the foreign passport.
Attention Sailors with Expired or “Gray” Passports (Mariupol/Kherson passports)
Your passport is likely to be rejected by the DMSU.
Once the passport is ready and shipped to DП «Документ», applicants will be notified via SMS and can pick up their foreign passport.
Successful Cases and Possible Difficulties in Obtaining a Ukrainian Foreign Passport
This new information opens up new prospects for Ukrainians, facilitating the process of obtaining foreign passports. However, no successful cases of passport issuance have been registered yet. It is essential to monitor official updates and share experiences.
If the sailor’s or pilot’s passport has expired, the application for a foreign passport will not be processed. To successfully apply, the passport must be valid.
As of 5:00 PM, July 24, 2024
The issuance of foreign passports for sailors based on a sailor’s passport has been suspended. 😔
As of July 26, 2024, it is reported that foreign passports can only be obtained from DП «Документ» by presenting the QR code from the “Reserv+” app, with the status “on record.” If the status is different, the document will not be issued.