Passport application and renewal

Ukrainian citizens from Crimea can obtain Ukrainian international passports abroad. For example, a case was noted where a person obtained one in England without a prior reservation. The Ukrainian embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, is another point of contact for similar procedures.

Some travelers have successfully crossed borders with older passports that may still contain references to USSR or Ukrainian SSR. However, specific issues can arise with children traveling on a parent's passport, potentially leading to denial of entry.

When applying for a foreign passport in Georgia, military registration documents (военник) or conscription certificates (приписное свидетельство) are generally not required for foreign nationals. Information available online indicates these documents are not needed. It is advisable to double-check specific requirements with the relevant authorities to confirm.

Russian citizens can apply for a second biometric passport at the Russian consulate in Georgia. The processing time is typically 1.5 to 3 months. The new passport is issued as an additional document (not replacing the current one), provided the applicant specifies they want it as a second passport to keep the original active.

Russian passport renewal via the consulate in Georgia is highly dependent on appointment availability and current workload. While some applicants report receiving passports within 1.5 months post-application, wait times are variable and unpredictable.