In 2025, significant simplification of access to consular services for Ukrainians abroad is expected. The "e-Consul" system will facilitate this.
This was reported by Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, as stated by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 22.
The world passport ranking for 2025 has been released: where does Ukraine stand?Ukraine has improved its position in the Henley Passport Index, rising to 30th place with 148 visa-free destinations.According to him, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch automated notarial services in all Ukrainian diplomatic institutions abroad.
"This means that in the 'e-Consul' system, you will be able to select the type of necessary power of attorney or application, add information if needed, and during your visit to the consul, a document ready for signing will be waiting for you. This saves time and effort," noted Sibiga.
Additionally, within six months, new digital services will be launched in the "e-Consul" system, focusing on the most demanded services. Starting in February, courier delivery of passports will be available at an affordable price in collaboration with "Nova Poshta" in several countries.
Ukrainians will no longer need to visit the diplomatic institution twice, search for a free slot in the e-queue, and waste time and resources on a repeat visit to collect their completed passport.
"Fill in the required information in advance on the 'Diia' portal, visit in person once to provide biometrics, and after processing, receive your passport by mail," explained Sibiga.
He stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to start issuing driver's licenses abroad in the spring. In the second half of 2025, a comprehensive service for registering a child's birth abroad is expected to be implemented.
This service will include:
- state registration of birth;
- acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship by birth;
- registration in the State Register of Individuals - Taxpayers;
- inclusion of the child in the Unified State Demographic Register.
We remind you that recently, the Office of the President reported that thousands of Ukrainians in Poland will receive "stuck" passports. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Ukraine wants to acquire the premises of the Russian consulate in Poznań.
Subscribe to our Telegram channel to keep track of the most interesting and exclusive news from "Slovo i Delo".