Reserve+ and consular services abroad: what changed for Ukrainian men in 2026
Updated: 11 November 2026
Ukrainian men aged 18–60 need a valid electronic military registration document — the e-VOD from the Reserve+ (Rezerv+) app — for most consular services, including passports. Since 8 August 2026, a new procedure for checking it applies.
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 981 of 29 July 2026, in force since 8 August 2026.
- The “e-VOD no older than 72 hours” rule has been cancelled — the document must be valid at the time of the visit.
- The e-VOD can be shown on a phone or printed; the consul checks the QR code.
- Without an e-VOD you can still: get a certificate for return to Ukraine; consular acts for a child whose other parent is a foreigner; applications from persons in custody.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not name “wanted” status as a separate ground for refusal, but practice is still developing.
Which services require an e-VOD
An e-VOD is required for consular services where the law requires a military registration document — above all for passports and other consular documents.
Grounds for refusal
- the e-VOD is invalid or the data needs updating;
- no valid e-VOD has been presented;
- there is no confirmation that personal data is up to date.
What to do if your data is not updated
Update your data in Reserve+. If this is not possible (for example, you have no Ukrainian tax number, RNOKPP), contact the embassy or consulate — the data can be processed through the e-Consul system. By the end of 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence plan to launch updating of military registration data through consular registration.
“Wanted” status
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this status is not a separate ground for refusal — what matters is the validity of the e-VOD and up-to-date data. Lawyers, however, consider it premature to conclude that everyone with this status will be served: practice is still developing. If the status is linked to an unpaid fine, it can be resolved by paying the fine. In other cases, we recommend consulting a Ukrainian lawyer.
How we can help in Czechia
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Sources
- Relocate.to — new rules for checking the e-VOD at consulates (Resolution No. 981)
- TechnoFan — is Reserve+ needed for consular services (21.9.2026)
- Novyny.LIVE — TCC “wanted” status and passports abroad (1.6.2026)
This article is for general information only and is not legal or tax advice. Check the current rules before making a decision, or contact us.