How to renew or get a new Ukrainian passport at the consulate in Istanbul — how long does it take and what about the old passport?
From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 29 days ago
According to a participant in September 2026, it used to be easier to sort out documents while the Ukrainian Document state service was operating in Turkey. Now the Ukrainian consulate only sees applicants by prior appointment.
31 days ago Appointment only
In his words, the consulate does not issue ID cards (internal passports) in any case — only international passports.
31 days ago No ID cards at the consulate
He added that men need a military registration (reserve) document to apply. Check the document list on the consulate's official channels before booking an appointment.
31 days ago Reserve document for men
As an option, the participant mentioned the Document state service in Moldova: in his words, you have a chance to get both an internal ID and an international passport there, but the wait is about three months.
31 days ago Document service in Moldova: about 3 months
If you hold both your old and new passports, participants in August 2026 advised presenting the new passport at Turkish passport control and both passports together at airport check-in.
54 days ago Border: new; check-in: both