Can I get a passport at any office?
Yes: you can apply at any passport point in the country. For some years there's been no territorial restriction — you can file a passport application at any passport point, regardless of your registered address (it's worth booking online in advance). You apply in person (your fingerprints are taken), with a current photo and proof of the fee. An adult's passport is valid 10 years, and a passport for a child up to 12 — 5 years. For a child the application requires the consent (presence) of both parents or guardians, and where they can't agree the court decides. You collect the passport in person at the same point. Discounts on the fee apply (e.g. pupils, students, seniors, large families).
📋 The rules
- Apply at any passport point (no territorial restriction)
- Apply in person; fingerprints are taken
- Validity: 10 years (adult), 5 years (child up to 12)
- For a child: consent of both parents
- In-person collection; possible fee discounts
🔓 Exceptions
- No consent of the second parent for a child's passport: the court decides
- Temporary passport: in urgent situations, with shorter validity
- Fee discounts and exemptions: pupils, students, seniors, large families
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Giving false data in the application or using an invalid or someone else's passport entails liability. Remember the passport is a travel document — for many non-Schengen countries it must be valid for a set period after your planned return (often 3–6 months), so get it in advance. Loss or theft of a passport must be reported promptly, as the document is then invalidated. To get a passport smoothly: book an appointment at your chosen point, prepare a compliant photo and proof of the fee (with any discount), for a child ensure the presence/consent of both parents, and after the set date collect the document in person.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I apply for a passport away from my registered address?
Yes. There's no longer a territorial restriction — you can file a passport application at any passport point in the country, regardless of your registered address. It's worth booking an appointment online in advance to avoid queues and smoothly file the documents and give fingerprints.
How long is a passport valid?
An adult's passport is valid 10 years, and a passport for a child up to 12 — 5 years. After it expires you must get a new one. For travel to many countries the passport must be valid for a set period after return, so it's worth watching the validity date.
Does a child's passport need both parents' consent?
Yes. Filing a passport application for a child requires the consent — as a rule the presence — of both parents or legal guardians. If the parents can't agree, the guardianship court decides on issuing the child's passport, on the application of one of the parents.
How much is a passport and are there discounts?
A fee is charged for a passport, with discounts and exemptions — e.g. for pupils, students, seniors, people with disabilities and large families. The fee amount and discounts are set by the rules. Proof of paying the fee is attached to the application when filing.
What do I do if I lose my passport?
Loss or theft of a passport must be reported promptly — the document is then invalidated, which protects against its misuse. Then you apply for a new passport. In urgent situations, e.g. an urgent trip, you can apply for a temporary passport.
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