Registration of birth abroad.

An application for registration of a child's birth abroad is submitted to:

• Diplomatic mission of Ukraine (embassy);
• Consular office of Ukraine in the country where the child was born or where the parents live.

If there is no diplomatic mission or consular office of Ukraine in the country of residence, please contact the nearest office in a neighboring country.

Where the registration is carried out:

• At the place of birth of the child;
• At the place of residence of the parents or one of them;
• At the nearest consular office if the child was born on a sea, river, airplane, train or other vehicle.

Who can apply:

• Parents or one of them;
• If the parents are unable to submit the application, relatives, other persons, or an authorized representative of the health care facility where the child was born or is staying.

Required documents:

1. Document from the medical institution about the birth of the child.
2. Passport documents:

• Parents (one of the parents);
• Or another person who submits the application.

1. Document for entering information about the father:

• Marriage certificate;
• Statement of the mother;
• Application of the father for recognition of paternity;
• Joint application of the mother and father, if the parents are not married.

Cost:

• Registration of a child's birth and issuance of a birth certificate are free of charge (no consular fee is charged).