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Lawyer practicing international migration. Specializes in issues of migration law - paperwork on the territory of Ukraine and the countries of the European Union (Romania, Hungary, Spain, Czech Republic).
Restoring a foreign passport
How to restore a foreign passport?
Situations where a citizen loses their passport abroad are unpleasant, but they do happen, so current legislation provides a clear procedure for restoring this document. We’ll explain this in detail and also discuss how the migration law specialists at «Prikhodko&Partners» can help in such cases. Regularly working in this area of law, we know how to effectively assist our clients.
What are the grounds for passport restoration?
Among such grounds, the following should be noted:
- loss of a passport abroad or in Ukraine;
- theft of a document (in such situations, you must report it to the police);
- damage to the document or its unusability.
In each of these situations, you should initiate the process of restoring your passport.
How to restore a foreign passport abroad?
If your passport is lost abroad, you should proceed as follows:
- Immediately contact the police to obtain a loss/theft certificate. This is the document that will be required at the state-owned enterprise “Document” or the consular office to begin the process of issuing a new passport.
- Contact a Ukrainian consular office. This is the embassy or consulate. These institutions are authorized to issue new passports.
- Obtain a temporary permit for returning to Ukraine. This is processed within approximately one week. A new international passport can take up to 3 months to process.
So, if you lose your passport abroad, you won’t be left without a document, as there is a legal mechanism for its restoration.
What should you do if you lose your passport in Ukraine?
What should you do if you lose your passport in Ukraine?If you have lost your passport in Ukraine, you should do the following:
- submit an application to the State Migration Service or the Center for Administrative Offenses regarding the loss of a passport;
- present your Ukrainian citizen’s passport (internal);
- pay the state duty and administrative fee and provide a receipt.
As for the documents required in such a situation, they are as follows:
- a statement about the loss or damage of a passport, or a document from the police about the loss/theft;
- Ukrainian citizen’s passport;
- identification code (if available);
- a photograph taken on site.
Under the standard procedure, a passport can be produced within 20 business days. However, an expedited passport processing option is available, which reduces the processing time to 7 days.
Helpful recommendations
Helpful recommendationsTo ensure easy recovery if documents are lost, you should keep copies. This could include photographs or scans. If you lose your passport abroad, always have the contact information for the nearest consulate or your lawyer with you. It’s also advisable to never wait for biometrics to expire, as it makes it much more difficult to verify your identity without them.
So, if you’ve lost your passport abroad, don’t panic. You can consult with a lawyer who specializes in migration law, and they’ll be able to advise you on the best course of action for your specific situation. And if you lose your passport in Ukraine, you can resolve the issue much more easily and quickly.
How will our services be useful?
If you’re considering contacting the immigration law specialists at «Prikhodko&Partners» after losing your passport, it may be appropriate for a number of reasons. These include:
- we regularly handle migration-related inquiries, including solutions to problems arising from passport loss;
- our specialists are ready to guide clients through specific steps in the event of passport loss, taking into account the specific situation they find themselves in. For example, if you lose your passport abroad, we will advise you on which consular office to contact and the document restoration process.
The key benefits of consulting with our specialists have been outlined above. You can also seek legal support, which allows you to delegate all legal matters to a lawyer that don’t require your personal presence.
It’s worth noting that our team can significantly expedite the process of obtaining a passport in Ukraine. For those who need the document urgently, this is a great option for obtaining it quickly. So you won’t have to put off your important plans that require a foreign passport.
To request assistance with a «Prikhodko&Partners» migration lawyer regarding your foreign passport restoration, please fill out the contact form on our website. A specialist will call you for an initial consultation.
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Is it possible to get a consultation online if it is not possible to come to the office?
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