The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has announced the expansion of digital consular services for citizens living abroad.

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has announced a significant simplification of access to consular services for Ukrainians abroad in 2025. 

This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In particular, the Ministry plans to launch automated notary services in all Ukrainian diplomatic missions abroad.

"This means that in the 'e-Consul' system, you will be able to select the type of power of attorney or statement you need, add information if necessary, and during your visit to the consul, a document ready for signing will be waiting for you. This will save time and effort," Sybiha noted.

Additionally, within six months, new digital services will be introduced in the 'e-Consul' system, focusing on the most in-demand services. Starting in February, several countries will implement courier delivery of foreign passports at an affordable price in partnership with 'Nova Poshta'.

"There will no longer be a need to visit the diplomatic mission twice, search for a free slot in 'e-Queue', and spend time and money on a repeat visit to collect your completed passport. Fill in the necessary information in advance on the 'Diia' portal, come in person once for biometric data submission, and after processing, receive your passport by mail," the minister emphasized.

Moreover, in the spring, the Ministry plans to begin issuing driver's licenses abroad. In the second half of 2025, a comprehensive service for registering a child's birth abroad is set to be launched.

This will include:

• state registration of birth;
• acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship by birth;
• registration in the State Register of Individuals – Taxpayers;
• adding the child to the Unified State Demographic Register.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that the ‘Diia’ portal has resumed the service for the automatic closure of individual entrepreneurs (FOP).