Extension of the foreign passport

On February 28, 2022, the Government of Ukraine introduced a special procedure for extending the validity of foreign passports. Please note that applying for an extension of a passport does not preclude the possibility of submitting documents for a biometric passport

The extension period is counted from the date of expiration of the passport.

The maximum validity of the passport is up to 5 years, and for children under 16 – up to 4 years.

Renewal of the passport can be issued not earlier than 3 months before the expiration date.

Passport renewal procedure

Step 1: Have the necessary documents according to the list

Step 2: Arrive in person at the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco and submit documents. Reception of documents is carried out without prior registration in the order of the live queue according to the schedule of reception of visitors. Such actions are performed free of charge on the day of application.

Necessary documents

  • Extension of the validity of the passport is free of charge on the day of application.

1. Completed application for passport extension.

2. Foreign passport

3. Birth certificate (in case of submission of the document by the legal representative for renewal of the child’s passport).

4. Passport of the legal representative (in case of submission of the document by the legal representative for renewal of the child’s passport).