Frequently Asked Questions - Passports

Yes, SCM needs a copy of your information on the first page of your passport (where your photograph is located), and the last page, to determine if there were any amendments made to your passport. This needs to be in the SCM office as soon as possible.

A valid passport is necessary for entering this country. If you do not have a passport, go to your local post office. They can either process the passport on your behalf, or refer you to a different postal branch. Expect to pay somewhere between $80-$160 for your passport. They will only accept checks, not credit cards, and it will take between two to six weeks to process your passport.

If you have a passport, make sure that it does not expire six months before the “end” of your trip. For example, if you are planning on leaving America on June 20, 2006 and returning to America on July 1, 2006, your passport needs to be valid until January 1, 2007. If your passport expires prior to January 1, 2007, Ukraine will not be allowed inside the country. Thus, you need to apply for a new passport before you depart on your trip to Ukraine.