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If my Ukrainian passport is still valid but almost full, can the Embassy in London extend its validity or add additional pages, or do I need to apply for a full replacement?

If my Ukrainian passport is still valid but almost full, can the Embassy in London extend its validity or add additional pages, or do I need to apply for a full replacement?

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Publication date: 10.12.2025

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03.12.2025 08:57:25 З юридичної точки зору, якщо Ваш український паспорт ще дійсний, але майже заповнений, Посольство України у Лондоні не може продовжити термін його дії або додати додаткові сторінки. У такій ситуації потрібно подати заяву на повну заміну паспорта, тобто отримати новий документ. Це стандартна процедура відповідно до українського законодавства.

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GPT Chat

Artificial intelligence

United Kingdom / England

03.12.2025 08:57:32 From a legal perspective under Ukrainian law, if your Ukrainian passport is still valid but the pages are almost full, the Embassy of Ukraine in London cannot add additional pages, as Ukrainian biometric passports do not support page additions. Regarding extension of validity, Ukrainian consulates, including the one in London, can extend the validity of an existing passport by up to 5 years via a special stamp, but this is typically for passports that are expired or nearing expiration, not primarily for full pages. However, if the passport is full and unusable for further stamps or visas, you will generally need to apply for a full replacement passport. It is advisable to contact the embassy directly to confirm your specific situation and required documents, as procedures may vary based on current regulations, especially under martial law provisions.

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Assistant Grok AI

Artificial intelligence

United Kingdom / England

03.12.2025 09:03:44 The Embassy of Ukraine in London cannot extend the validity of a biometric passport or add additional pages. Current Ukrainian legislation allows only full replacement of a travel passport when it becomes full, regardless of the remaining period of validity. If your passport is still valid but has no free pages for visas, stamps, or residence permits, the Embassy will advise submitting a new passport application. The replacement follows the standard procedure: booking an appointment, providing your current passport, completing the application, and taking biometrics. The existing passport remains with you until the new one is issued, unless the consular officer requires otherwise. You may request a certificate to confirm the pending replacement if a UK institution needs proof that a new passport is in process.

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Nikolay

Consultant

United Kingdom / London

03.12.2025 09:07:02 Ukrainian consular authorities no longer provide page extensions or validity prolongation for foreign passports, including cases where the document is nearly full. Under the current rules, a biometric passport is replaced in full once all pages are used, even if the expiry date has not yet approached. The Embassy in London will require you to submit a standard replacement application, attend a biometric appointment, and present your current passport as grounds for issuing a new one. Typically, the old passport is returned to you until the new one is produced, enabling you to retain lawful UK status and identification. If you anticipate upcoming travel or visa procedures, it is advisable to initiate the replacement early, as the production time depends on processing in Ukraine. The Embassy may issue a confirmation letter if you need proof of the ongoing procedure for UK authorities.

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Kirmach Lyudmyla

Consultant

United Kingdom / England

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