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The procedure for obtaining a driver's license has been updated for Ukrainians: who is affected

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Ukrainians can order international delivery of driver's license abroad

Ukrainians abroad can order international delivery of driver's licenses in 17 European countries – 5 more countries were added on January 19. It will cost about UAH 1500.

This was reported by the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MSC). They noted that the new countries are:

  • Bulgaria;
  • France;
  • The Netherlands;
  • Turkey;
  • Austria.

"In the almost 3 months since the service was launched, we have received about 3,000 applications for the production of driving documents. The greatest demand is in Poland. An order can be placed in a few clicks. International delivery is carried out within about 15 days," the statement said.

Ukrainians can order international delivery of driver's license in 17 European countries

Who can order delivery?

As noted by the SSC, this service is relevant for those who want to exchange their first-time license for 2 years. In addition, if they:

  • lost it;
  • damaged the document;
  • changed personal data.

How to order the delivery of an ID abroad

To order international delivery, you need to log in to the Driver's Area. Next, you should log in and then:

  • indicate the reason for exchanging the license;
  • select international delivery;
  • enter the address for receiving the order;
  • pay for the service.

"Then the application for exchange is sent to the service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and processed by the administrator. The issued driver's license is picked up by INFOTECH and handed over to Ukrposhta. The postal operator sends the finished document abroad to the specified address. International delivery takes about 15 days," the SSC said.

How much does it cost?

In general, the delivery of a driver's license abroad will cost about UAH 1500. In particular:

  • the estimated cost of a driver's license is UAH 515 for the form and administrative service;
  • logistics costs of sending the license abroad by a postal carrier will cost UAH 960.

What countries can be delivered to?

Currently, the delivery of a driver's license is available in 17 European countries. These are:

  • Poland;
  • Germany;
  • Hungary;
  • Moldova;
  • Slovakia;
  • Romania;
  • Spain;
  • Lithuania;
  • Latvia;
  • Estonia;
  • Czech Republic;
  • Italy;
  • Bulgaria;
  • France;
  • Netherlands;
  • Turkey;
  • Austria.

As reported by OBOZ.UA, a number of administrative services provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers have also become significantly more expensive in Ukraine. The new prices came into force on January 1, 2024, and, for example, the issuance of a driver's license now costs UAH 230 (excluding the commission of the bank or payment system through which the payment will be made), while previously it was UAH 26. That is, the price has increased almost 9 times.

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