The relevant resolution was approved at the recommendation of the Public Services Agency because the number of passport applications turned out to be lower than initially projected, resulting in a slower depletion of the stock of old-style forms. Extending the transition period will allow for the use of more of the available passport forms and reduce potential financial and logistical losses for the State Services Agency. Previously, the government had set September 30 as the effective date for the new fees; however, the resolution approving the new passport models stipulates that they will be introduced once the necessary technical conditions are met, but no later than December 31, 2026. Thus, according to the resolution, citizens will be able to apply for passports at the current rates through October 14, and starting October 15, the issuance of new-style documents and the application of new rates are scheduled to begin. // 22.09.2026 — InfoMarket.