The document discusses Ukrainian citizenship, including the grounds for acquiring and terminating citizenship. It notes that citizenship is regulated by Ukraine's constitution and laws on citizenship, immigration, and refugees. Ukrainian citizenship is based on single nationality, and dual citizenship is prohibited. The grounds for acquiring citizenship include birth in Ukraine, residence, granting of citizenship, and having Ukrainian parents. Conditions for granting citizenship require recognition of Ukraine's laws, renouncing foreign citizenship, language knowledge, and a legal source of income. Crimes like serious felonies can prevent citizenship acquisition. Authorities involved with citizenship matters include the President, a citizenship commission, and the foreign affairs ministry.
1. UkrainianUkrainian
citizenshipcitizenship
the grounds of acquisition andthe grounds of acquisition and
terminationtermination
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2. The citizenship is permanent legal relationship
between individual and the state that is reflected
in their mutual rights and obligations.
3. The issue of citizenship of Ukraine is regulated by the
Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship"
from 18.01.2001, International treaties of Ukraine.
The issues related to the citizenshipThe issues related to the citizenship
of Ukraine are regulated by otherof Ukraine are regulated by other
laws of Ukraine and, in particular,laws of Ukraine and, in particular,
"On Immigration" from August 7,"On Immigration" from August 7,
2001 and "On Refugee" from June 21,2001 and "On Refugee" from June 21,
2001.2001.
4. The citizenship of Ukraine is based on the
principle of a single nationality.
The dual citizenship inThe dual citizenship in
Ukraine is prohibited. ItUkraine is prohibited. It
is not envisaged by theis not envisaged by the
Constitution of Ukraine.Constitution of Ukraine.
5. The citizens of Ukraine are:
1) all citizens of former USSR, which permanently resided in Ukraine1) all citizens of former USSR, which permanently resided in Ukraine
at the beginning of independence Ukraine;at the beginning of independence Ukraine;
2) the persons regardless of race, color, political, religious and other2) the persons regardless of race, color, political, religious and other
beliefs, sex or other characteristics of the date of entry into force ofbeliefs, sex or other characteristics of the date of entry into force of
the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship of Ukraine" lived in Ukraine andthe Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship of Ukraine" lived in Ukraine and
were not citizens of other states;were not citizens of other states;
3) the persons, who came to Ukraine for permanent residence after3) the persons, who came to Ukraine for permanent residence after
the date of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship ofthe date of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship of
Ukraine";Ukraine";
4) the persons who have acquired citizenship of Ukraine in accordance4) the persons who have acquired citizenship of Ukraine in accordance
with the laws of Ukraine and international treaties of Ukraine.with the laws of Ukraine and international treaties of Ukraine.
6. The grounds for citizenship of Ukraine are:
1) The birth;1) The birth;
2) The territorial origin;2) The territorial origin;
3) Due to granting the citizenship;3) Due to granting the citizenship;
4) The renewed citizenship;4) The renewed citizenship;
5) Due to affiliation;5) Due to affiliation;
7. The grounds for citizenship of Ukraine are:
6) Due to the establishment of a child custody or guardianship;6) Due to the establishment of a child custody or guardianship;
7) Due to the establishment of the person recognized by the7) Due to the establishment of the person recognized by the
court incompetent care;court incompetent care;
8) Due to citizenship of Ukraine of one or both parents;8) Due to citizenship of Ukraine of one or both parents;
9) On the other grounds provided by international treaties of9) On the other grounds provided by international treaties of
Ukraine.Ukraine.
8. The conditions for granting the citizenship of
Ukraine are:
1) the recognition for the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine;1) the recognition for the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine;
2) to terminate foreign citizenship or residence in a foreign state.2) to terminate foreign citizenship or residence in a foreign state.
3) the continuous legal residence in the territory of Ukraine for the3) the continuous legal residence in the territory of Ukraine for the
past five years.past five years.
4) for permanent residence in Ukraine;4) for permanent residence in Ukraine;
5) the knowledge of the state language or its understanding to the5) the knowledge of the state language or its understanding to the
extent allowing communication;extent allowing communication;
6) the existence of legitimate livelihoods.6) the existence of legitimate livelihoods.
9. The citizenship of Ukraine is not granted to a
person, who:
1) committed a crime against humanity or genocide;1) committed a crime against humanity or genocide;
2) in Ukraine condemned to prison for committing a serious crime2) in Ukraine condemned to prison for committing a serious crime
(to maturity or removal of convictions);(to maturity or removal of convictions);
3) committed on the territory of another state actions recognized3) committed on the territory of another state actions recognized
laws of Ukraine felony.laws of Ukraine felony.
10. The documents proving Ukraine
citizenship
domestic passport Passport for travelling abroad
11. The documents proving Ukraine
citizenship
Birth Certificate
Temporary certificate of citizen of Ukraine
12.
13. Exit the citizenship of Ukraine
Under the current legislation of Ukraine renunciation of citizenship
is allowed only to citizens who are not residents of the country
Consideration of application for renunciation of citizenship of
Ukraine in accordance with applicable law can take up to one year.
Medium term review recent 10 months.
14. Renewal of the citizenship of Ukraine
A person who after termination of citizenship of Ukraine is not
acquired foreign citizenship and applied for restoration of the
citizenship of Ukraine, Ukraine registered as a citizen, regardless of
her permanent residence in Ukraine or abroad
A person who after termination of citizenship Ukraine acquired
foreign citizenship, returned to Ukraine for permanent residence,
applied for restoration of the citizenship of Ukraine, there are no
grounds registered as a citizen Ukraine
15. Authorities participating in matters related
to obtaining or termination of citizenship
• The President of Ukraine
• Commission under the President of Ukraine on citizenship
• Specially authorized executive authority on citizenship
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, diplomatic missions and
consular posts of Ukraine