Biometric passport: what every Ukrainian should know about the documen...
26.04.2017
Biometric passport: what every Ukrainian should know about the document
Ukraine is closer to visa-free regime with the EU. Only the owners of biometric passports will be able to cross the border with European countries without issuing visas
What is a biometric passport?
Biometric passport for traveling abroad is a document that differs from the usual passport only by the presence of a special microcircuit. It is on it that information on the owner's identity and citizenship is stored. The chip allows you to store biometric information - for example, a fingerprint or a picture of the iris. The IC chip icon is printed on the cover for identification of the electronic passport, and the first page is thicker than the others due to the presence of a plastic insert with a chip and basic data (surname, name, patronymic, date of birth, passport number, date of issue, expiration date, digitized signature and photo , Fingerprints).
How does its availability affect the ability to travel to the EU without a visa?
Entry into the Schengen area without a visa will be available only to owners of foreign biometric passports. It is expected that the visa-free regime will begin to work on June 11, 2017, so the Ukrainians are already actively involved in drafting the document. If you have a valid Schengen visa in your passport without a "biometric", think about the nearest plans and act on the situation - you have two options: how to travel to Europe on a visa in an old passport before its expiration date, and arrange a "biometric" And go to Europe without a visa.
Where can I get a biometric passport?
A biometric passport can be issued in the units of the State Migration Service (HMS), regardless of where you are registered. Ukrainians in other countries can apply to diplomatic institutions. "Biometrics" will cost from 557 to 810 hryvnia, depending on the term of registration.
For those who want everything to be as convenient as possible to plan and save time, an electronic queue for recording biometric documents is working on the migration service website. It is necessary to register online and arrive on time - even a small delay may result in the need to go through the entire procedure first.
Also, the design of the network of centers "Passport service." Among the services: online registration, payment terminals and the ability to comfortably conduct standard procedures (photographing, fingerprinting, digitizing a signature, etc.). To the standard amount will add 400 more UAH for the services of the enterprise (the price will be from 957 to 1210 UAH, respectively).
What documents should I bring with me?
Inner passport of a citizen of Ukraine (original and two copies)
Identification code (original and one copy)
The documents are submitted personally - you will need to fill out the application form, as well as pay the administrative fee. On the spot you will be asked to take a picture, leave a signature on the electronic tablet and make fingerprints.
What are the advantages of a biometric passport?
The possibility of visa-free entry into the EU and stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days within 180 days (calculate the exact number of days on a special calculator)
Saves time and nerves at the border, thanks to automated data reading
Data security. If you lose your passport - they can not be used by anyone except you, and the document itself is very difficult to forge
Who can get such a passport?
Every citizen of Ukraine. The exception is the inhabitants of the Crimea, who received Russian passports, as well as Ukrainians with dual citizenship.
What should the settlers do and who live in certain areas of Donetsk and Lugansk regions or annexed to the Crimea?
You can apply for a biometric passport in a territory controlled by the Ukrainian authorities. The Migration Service recommends, in addition to the standard package, to bring along any additional documents with the photo:
- diplomatic passport of Ukraine;
- service passport of Ukraine;
- seafarers' identity document;
- certificate of crew member;
- identity card for return to Ukraine;
- driver's license;
- military ID;
- pensioner's ID;
- preferential identification;
- a pass to work.
In the absence of such documents, you can provide:
- birth certificate;
- Marriage certificate;
- certificate of divorce;
- diplomas about the termination of high school;
- other documents.
How to get a children's biometric passport?
According to the rules of visa-free regime with the EU, each traveler, regardless of age, makes out his personal biometric passport. Children under 16 years of age are issued a document for 4 years. Upon reaching this age, the life of the biometric zagran increases to 10 years. Fingerprints are removed from 12 years with the consent of the parents
Required documents:
Birth certificate of the child (original and one copy)
Internal passports of both parents (original and 2 copies from each)
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