How to get an ID card and passport in Ukraine in 2026: step-by-step instructions, documents, cost and deadlines

Applying for a passport is an important step for every citizen of Ukraine. Find out how to get an ID card and a passport, what documents are needed, how much it costs, and how to apply for both documents at the same time

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Document processing is one of the basic procedures that every citizen faces. In Ukraine, this is, first of all, obtaining an internal passport in the format of an ID card and a foreign passport for travel. Let's take a closer look: how and where to issue documents, how much it costs and whether it is possible to do everything at once.

How to get an ID card in Ukraine?

Today, a passport of a citizen of Ukraine is issued in a modern format - in the form of an ID card with a contactless electronic carrier. This is not just a document, but actually a digital key to public services. Every citizen is obliged to receive it after reaching the age of 14.

How long is an ID card valid?

- Up to 18 years, the document is issued for 4 years;

- After 18 - for 10 years.

Where to get an ID card?

You can submit documents for an ID card in the following institutions:

- Administrative service centers;

- Departments of the State Migration Service;

- Service centers “Passport Service” of the State Enterprise “Dokument”.

What is the deadline for producing an ID card?

Standard conditions are as follows:

- Regular processing – up to 20 working days;

- Urgent – ​​up to 7 working days.

Cost of processing an ID card

- Standard – 618 UAH;

- Urgent – ​​988 UAH.

Important! For those who apply for their first passport at the age of 14, the service is free of charge (except for the service centers of the State Enterprise “Dokument”).

When do you need to apply for or change an ID card?

Application is necessary not only for the first time, there is a whole list of situations:

- Reaching the age of 14;

- Replacing an old passport-booklet;

- Changing personal data (surname, first name, etc.);

- Expiration of the document;

- Data errors;

- Passport damage;

- Loss or theft.

What is needed to apply for your first passport at 14 years old?

Usually, you need to apply for your first passport within a month of your birth. Living without a passport entails a warning or a fine of one to three tax-free minimum incomes. Basic documents:

- Birth certificate;

- Certificate of residence;

- Parents' passports (to confirm citizenship);

- RNOKPP (if available or issued simultaneously).

Card production time is no more than 20 working days. Cost is free.

ID card exchange or replacement of an old passport

If you are changing a document, you will need:

- Old passport;

- Documents confirming the reason for the replacement (marriage certificate / divorce certificate / name change / court decision on divorce);

- Tax number;

- Certificate of residence;

- For homeless persons - a certificate of registration of homeless persons;

- For internally displaced persons - a certificate of registration of an internally displaced person.

Important! If a person received a passport of a citizen of Ukraine of the 1994 model in the territory that is currently not under the control of Ukraine (some areas of Donetsk, Luhansk regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea), then he must additionally submit all available documents, including documents containing a photograph of the person, which will allow identifying the person.

Loss or theft of a passport

In such a situation, the procedure is somewhat more complicated, you need:

- Statement of loss;

- Extract from the register of pre-trial investigations (if the document was stolen);

- Documents for data recovery: about the place of residence - a certificate from the registration authority of the established sample, about the birth of children - birth certificates of children, about marriage or divorce - a marriage certificate, a divorce certificate, etc., a certificate of assignment of the registration number of the taxpayer's registration card from the State Register of Individuals, a certificate of registration of an internally displaced person, etc.

You will also have to pay an administrative fee and a state duty.

Important! The registration and receipt of an ID card is carried out only in person. If the applicant for a passport does not receive it at the territorial unit of the State Migration Service within two years from the date of registration, the document will be destroyed.

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How to get a passport in Ukraine?

A passport is a document that allows you to travel, study or work abroad. Its registration is voluntary, but in fact it is necessary for any international trips.

Where to apply for a passport in Ukraine?

You can submit documents to:

- Administrative service centers;

- Departments of the State Migration Service;

- Service centers “Passport Service” of the State Enterprise “Dokument”.

What is the deadline for applying for a passport?

The standard conditions are as follows:

- Normal application – up to 20 working days;

- Urgent application – up to 7 working days.

- In exceptional situations (treatment, death of a relative) – up to 3 days.

What is the cost of applying for a passport?

- With standard application up to 20 working days – 1147 UAH

- With urgent application up to 7 working days – 1787 UAH.

In service centers - more expensive due to additional services.

What is the validity period of a passport?

The document is issued to children from birth.

- For citizens under 16 years of age - for 4 years;

- For citizens over 16 years of age - for 10 years.

What documents are needed to apply for a passport?

- Identity document: for adult applicants - ID card or other internal passport; for children under 14 years of age - birth certificate.

- Registration number of the taxpayer's registration card (RNOKPP).

- Application form - is formed directly when submitting documents to the relevant authority.

- Previously issued passports or travel documents of the child (if any) - both valid and invalid, even if they were issued under a different surname.

- Application for loss of passport (if necessary) - a written explanation in any form.

- Extract from the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations (in case of passport theft) - is issued after contacting the police, is attached together with the statement about the loss of the document.

Features for children

Persons from 16 years of age can independently submit documents and fill out the application. For younger children, this is done by parents or official guardians.

At the same time, adolescents from 12 years of age must be present in person during the application - to take biometric data, including fingerprints. Children under 12 years of age may not come, but in this case it is necessary to provide their photo of the established format 10x15 cm.

Are current military registration documents required to apply for a foreign passport?

Since 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made changes to the procedure for automatic verification of data on conscripts, military conscripts and reservists. Now, when issuing a passport, employees of the units check information about military registration through state registers.

You do not need to physically present a military registration document. The check is carried out automatically.

If the data is not in the register, it is entered into the system, and the citizen is put on military registration with the formation of a military registration document in electronic form.

How to apply for a passport outside Ukraine in 2026, read in this article.

Simultaneous registration of an ID card and a passport

A service is also available in Ukraine that allows you to register two documents at once. This is especially important for teenagers from 14 years old, when changing their surname or if they have lost all documents at once.

The applicant submits one application form, and the data is automatically used to register both documents. This significantly saves time and reduces the number of visits.

Where to register?

- Territorial bodies of the State Migration Service of Ukraine;

- Territorial divisions of the State Migration Service of Ukraine;

- State Enterprise "Dokument";

- Administrative Services Center.

Time frame for simultaneous issuance of ID card and passport

- Standard – up to 20 business days;

- Urgent – ​​up to 7 business days.

In case of additional checks, the period may be extended.

What documents are needed to simultaneously issue two passports?

The package of documents depends on the situation, but usually includes:

- Birth certificate;

- Tax number;

- Parents' documents;

- Confirmation of place of residence;

- Documents on data change (if necessary).

Read more about the synchronous issuance of ID cards and international passports through the State Enterprise "Dokument" here.

Today, issuing documents in Ukraine has become much more convenient and accessible. An ID card is the main document for identifying a person and receiving government services, while an international passport opens up opportunities for traveling, studying and working abroad.

If you need to obtain both documents, you should pay attention to the simultaneous issuance service - this saves time and simplifies the procedure.

Despite general digitalization, the process of issuing or restoring documents in practice often remains complicated. Data inconsistency, lack of necessary certificates, lost documents or non-standard situations can significantly delay the procedure and create additional stress.

It is in such cases that it is important to have specialists nearby who are well-versed in all the nuances of the legislation. The Visit Ukraine team provides professional legal assistance to Ukrainians both in Ukraine and abroad - from initial consultation to full support in document preparation.

Specialists will help you correctly prepare a package of documents, avoid typical mistakes and significantly speed up the process of obtaining a passport or its renewal. This is especially important for those who are abroad or do not have the opportunity to personally resolve all bureaucratic issues.

Contact us today to receive professional support and resolve all issues with documents quickly and without unnecessary difficulties.

Let us remind you! Losing a passport is unpleasant, but it can be solved. We have already told you what to do in such a situation in Ukraine: what Ukrainians should do and what steps foreigners should take to restore their documents or return home safely.

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