The procedure for obtaining the status of a foreign Ukrainian

1. Who is a Foreign Ukrainian?

A Foreign Ukrainian is a person who is a citizen of another state or a stateless person, and also has Ukrainian ethnic origin or is of Ukrainian origin.

2. Advantages of the status of a Foreign Ukrainian

• the possibility of studying in higher education institutions of Ukraine at the expense of the state budget within the limits of established quotas;
• the right to work at enterprises, institutions and organizations or to carry out other labor activities without the appropriate permit for this (which is required for foreigners);
• the right to obtain a free multiple-entry visa for visiting Ukraine without providing a corresponding invitation valid for 5 years (for citizens of countries with which Ukraine has a visa regime);
• the opportunity to obtain an immigration permit free of charge and without quotas, on the basis of which to obtain a permanent residence permit;
• acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship in accordance with the procedure established by the Law of Ukraine “On Citizenship of Ukraine”.

How to get?

In order to obtain a certificate of a foreign Ukrainian, a person must apply in the territory of Ukraine to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and abroad to the consulate of Ukraine with a statement to which the following must be added:

• passport document or other identity document;
• copies of documents certifying Ukrainian ethnic origin or origin from Ukraine (certificate or other birth documents of a person or his relatives, documents that confirm the fact of the person’s residence on the territory of Ukraine, and other documents if necessary);
• photo (30×40) – 2 pcs.;
• a receipt for payment of services (the cost of services for obtaining a certificate of a foreign Ukrainian is the equivalent of 10 US dollars).

Who can receive?

The status of a foreign Ukrainian can be obtained by a person who meets the following criteria:

• Ukrainian self-identification;
• national ethnic origin or origin from Ukraine;
• a written application regarding the desire to have the status of a Ukrainian abroad; reaching the age of 16; lack of Ukrainian citizenship.

Terms

The application for granting the status of a foreign Ukrainian and other documents submitted to the representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the territory of Ukraine, abroad – to the foreign diplomatic institution of Ukraine, not later than two months from the date of their receipt, they are sent to the National Commission by diplomatic mail or courier service.

The National Commission considers the application within 90 days from the date of its receipt and makes an appropriate decision.

Intermarium Law Firm provides a full cycle of support for foreigners wishing to obtain the status of a foreign Ukrainian.