If I have already submitted my passport renewal application, can the Embassy in London upgrade it to urgent processing due to unexpected travel needs?

01.12.2025 09:45:08 From a legal perspective, Ukrainian law allows for urgent processing of passport applications under certain circumstances, such as documented urgent travel needs. If your application has already been submitted at the Ukrainian Embassy in London, you can contact the embassy directly to request an upgrade. Provide evidence of your unexpected travel requirements (e.g., tickets, medical certificates, or other supporting documents). The embassy has the discretion to approve such requests based on Ukrainian regulations on passport issuance (Law of Ukraine 'On the Procedure for Leaving Ukraine and Entering Ukraine by Citizens of Ukraine'). Note that additional fees may apply, and approval is not guaranteed. It is advisable to reach out to the embassy promptly for specific guidance.

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01.12.2025 09:49:54 Ukrainian passport applications submitted through the Embassy in London are processed exclusively by the State Migration Service of Ukraine, and the Embassy cannot unilaterally convert a standard application into urgent processing once it has been transmitted to Ukraine. Urgent issuance is a distinct service category that must be requested and paid for at the time of submission, and it is not available in all consular missions. If your application has already entered the central processing system, the Embassy may only verify its status and, in exceptional circumstances, submit a justified diplomatic request to prioritise review. Approval is not guaranteed, and the final decision rests solely with the issuing authority in Ukraine. You may also consider applying for an emergency travel document, which the Embassy can issue if your situation meets the legal criteria.

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01.12.2025 09:52:12 Once your passport renewal has been lodged, the Embassy in London generally cannot switch it to urgent processing, because the file is already registered within the Ukrainian central production system. Urgent production is a separate process that must be selected at the moment of application. However, if you face unexpected travel needs, the Embassy can review your circumstances and, where justified, ask the issuing authority in Ukraine to expedite the case. This is discretionary, not automatic, and depends on workload and technical capacity. If acceleration is not possible, the Embassy may offer an alternative solution such as an emergency travel document to allow you to travel for essential reasons while waiting for your new biometric passport to be produced.

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