Wann Ukrainer zwei Pässe haben können: Erklärung des Migrationsdienstes

Kann ich gleichzeitig zwei Pässe haben? Ja, das ukrainische Recht erlaubt dies, aber es gibt bestimmte Nuancen. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Fälle, in denen Sie beide Dokumente behalten können, sowie über die Situationen, in denen ein Pass annulliert wird

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Many Ukrainians wonder whether it is possible to hold two passports at the same time and in what cases it is allowed. The answer is clear: Ukrainian legislation allows citizens to have two valid passports.

However, there are certain conditions and nuances that should be taken into account.

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When is it possible to have two valid passports?

If a citizen of Ukraine applies for a new passport and the previous one is still valid, he or she has the right to keep both documents. This is especially useful for those who:

✔️ travels frequently and has valid visas in the old passport;

✔️ apply for residence permits in another country;

✔️ need a backup document to avoid problems in case one of the passports is lost or damaged.

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When is a passport considered invalid?

A passport is subject to revocation and confiscation in the following cases:

🔹 Change of personal data (for example, after marriage and change of surname).

🔹 Expiration of the document.

🔹 Physical damage to the passport, which makes it unusable.

Detection of an error in the data entered (for example, incorrect name or date of birth).

If you have valid visas in your old passport or are applying for a residence permit abroad, it is important to know how to properly retain a canceled document. Incorrect processing can lead to the loss of important visas or complications when crossing the border.

To avoid problems, we recommend contacting migration lawyers. They will help you properly apply for the retention of a revoked passport and explain all the nuances.

If an invalid passport is still needed

In some cases, even a revoked passport can remain an important document for the holder. For example, if it contains valid visas or is needed to extend permits in another country.

Important! In such a situation, a citizen may apply for the return of a revoked passport. Employees of the migration service will invalidate it by punching two holes in the machine-readable area and then return it to the owner. At the same time, the data on the passport revocation is entered into official registers.

Validity of the passport

📅 Under 16 years old - a passport is issued for 4 years.

📅 After 16 years - the passport is valid for 10 years.

Please note! If you have changed your surname, this is not a reason to refuse to return a revoked passport at the request of the holder.

Thus, Ukrainians can have two passports, as long as both remain valid. In case of revocation of the old document, it can be left at the request of the owner if it is still needed.

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