In the very near future, Ukrainians in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the USA will be able to receive passports processed at Ukrainian embassies and consulates through the popular network of visa and passport services, VFS Global. This will reduce service delivery times and eliminate the need for additional trips to diplomatic missions.

"We continue to systematically modernize consular services for Ukrainians abroad, making them more convenient and accessible. This is my principled position and an instruction to the Consular Service Department of the MFA," noted Andrii Sybiha.

In cooperation with VFS Global, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has completed preparations for the launch of an experimental project for the targeted delivery of foreign passports processed at Ukrainian diplomatic missions.

In the near future, Ukrainians in the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom will be able to receive their issued passports not only at diplomatic missions but also at 35 VFS Global service centers, without the need to travel back to an embassy or consulate. This means fewer trips, shorter queues, and significantly greater convenience.

Such a step is particularly important amidst the ongoing Russian aggression, as millions of citizens reside abroad and require fast and efficient services.

Document security and proper identity verification remain a priority. Passport collection will occur exclusively following a verification procedure, ensuring the protection of personal data and preventing any potential abuse.

The MFA is implementing this project as part of the digitalization of consular services, specifically the development of the "e-Consul" system, and will continue to expand such services in the future.

Starting next week, this project will be launched in pilot mode—citizens applying for passport issuance at Ukrainian foreign diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the USA will have the option to choose delivery of the completed document at VFS centers. Detailed information will soon be published on the websites of the respective embassies and consulates.

"Moving forward, we are working to ensure that Ukrainians worldwide have access to modern, convenient, and human-centric government services, wherever they may be—utilizing both international passport and visa services as well as national postal services. This is about the respect of the state, maintaining ties and the unity of our people, and the care and protection of our citizens," emphasized Andrii Sybiha.