Citizenship of Ukraine. How to Obtain It, What Documents and Grounds Are Needed? Professionals Can Help in Guaranteed Obtaining.

1. How to obtain Ukrainian citizenship?
2. Citizenship of Ukraine by marriage
3. By territorial origin
4. Ukrainian citizenship for family reunification
5. Citizenship through investment
6. Through a residence permit
7. The procedure for obtaining citizenship of Ukraine
8. What documents are required
9. Consultation for guaranteed obtaining

Citizenship of Ukraine is a status in which there is a stable legal relationship between a citizen and the state. The document that certifies this fact is a passport. Obtaining Ukrainian citizenship means getting a number of rights and freedoms, along with other holders of a Ukrainian passport. In particular, the owners of the document (passport of a citizen of Ukraine) receive the following rights:

1. obtaining an education in Ukrainian schools and universities;
2. employment without restrictions;
3. suffrage;
4. the opportunity to freely open your own business;
5. purchase of land;
6. service in Ukrainian banks, etc.

Before obtaining citizenship of Ukraine, a foreigner must first renounce the passport (citizenship) of the country in which he lived before. The legislation of Ukraine today forbids having two or more documents of this kind - in other words, dual citizenship in Ukraine is prohibited at the legislative level.

How to obtain Ukrainian citizenship?

Anyone can obtain the citizenship of Ukraine, the procedure does not imply any restrictions. At the same time, the law clearly stipulates the conditions under which a foreigner (non-resident of Ukraine) has the right to obtain Ukrainian citizenship. There are two main procedures: general and simplified. In order to use them, it is necessary to have certain legal grounds. Let us consider in more detail the cases in which the issuance of a passport according to a simplified scheme is permissible.

Citizenship of Ukraine by marriage

Obtaining Ukrainian citizenship by marriage is possible if certain requirements are met. The first of these is a wedding with a Ukrainian man or woman and being in a marriage for more than two years. In addition, the rules for issuing a passport are as follows:

• Staying in Ukraine for at least 5 years;
• Obtaining permission to immigrate;
• Refusal of former citizenship;
• Knowledge of the state language;
• Availability of a sufficient amount of funds for living in Ukraine.

Also, foreigners are allowed to obtain citizenship by marriage with a residence in the country for 3 years. A prerequisite for this is the military service in the armed forces of Ukraine during this time. This basis must be confirmed by a contract.

Citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin

One of the grounds for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship is of territorial origin. This rule is often applied to people who have previously migrated from the countries of the former USSR. It is possible to apply for a passport if the applicant, one of his parents, grandparents, as well as great-grandmothers or great-grandfathers previously lived in the territory, which has become Ukrainian after the collapse of the USSR.

If a person returns to his historical homeland, and at the same time has citizenship of another country, it must be terminated (annulled). The requirement to stay in Ukraine for 5 years does not apply in this case.

Ukrainian citizenship for family reunification

There are frequent situations in which citizens of Ukraine marry foreigners, but at the same time do not live together for some reason. As a rule, foreigners remain at home because of work, and Ukrainians have to return home due to urgent matters, for example, to care for elderly relatives.

In this case, a foreigner has the right to obtain Ukrainian citizenship without residing in Ukraine for 5 years. The basis for issuing the Ukrainian passport, in this case, is marriage for 2 years. To apply, you need to prepare a special invitation and present a certificate of marriage.

Citizenship through investment

It is not possible to obtain a Ukrainian passport through investments directly. However, you can use another option. You can “buy” Ukrainian citizenship by applying for a permanent residence permit first.

The possibility of obtaining a residence permit/permanent residence after making investments in the economy really exists. To do this, invest more than 100,000 US dollars. However, one should pay attention to the fact that the acquisition of real estate is not the basis for the issue of a residence permit/permanent residence. The document can only be obtained if you invest in such a way that you contribute to the development of the Ukrainian economy. For example, open a company or establish an investment fund. Then after a while, you can officially and legally obtain the citizenship of Ukraine. We'll talk about this option further.

Citizenship through a residence permit

A residence permit in Ukraine certifies the right of a citizen of another country to an unhindered residence and gives him or her the majority of the rights and freedoms that a holder of a passport of the country has. The residence permit in Ukraine can be:

• Temporary residence permit for 1 year
• 3-year temporary residence permit
• Permanent residence permit

Having received a residence permit, you automatically get the opportunity to apply for Ukrainian citizenship on a common basis, according to the general procedure. For this, it is necessary to observe the procedure itself provided for by law.

The procedure for obtaining citizenship of Ukraine

There are two main ways to obtain citizenship of Ukraine - through the general procedure, and according to a simplified scheme. The differences are in the waiting time and the likelihood of approval of an application for citizenship or denial.

If you apply for Ukrainian citizenship following the general procedure, you must fulfill a number of conditions and requirements. The first of these is living in the country (in Ukraine) for 5 years or more. Also, a person applying for a passport is required to pass exams on knowledge of the Ukrainian language, as well as on the history of the state. Another important requirement is proof of financial standing, material well-being.

What is the peculiarity of the general procedure? Cases of this kind are referred to as the authorized Commission under the President of Ukraine. Its specialists check the grounds for issuing a passport and make sure that a citizen of another country complies with all legal requirements. The waiting time, in this case, varies from 1 year to 5 years.

In the case of a simplified procedure, the documents are not considered by the Commission, but by the State Migration Service of Ukraine. The reasons why foreigners can use this option are described above. As a rule, in this case, you have to wait for the passport for 3-6 months. Another kind of simplified procedure is the granting of citizenship by decree of the President of Ukraine. However, this privilege is permissible only for foreigners who have made a special contribution to the science, culture, and social life of our country.

What documents are required

In order to obtain citizenship in Ukraine, it is necessary to prepare a certain package of documents. The first of these is the application for a passport. It must be prepared in the form prescribed by law. Also, you will need the following papers:

• confirmation of the exit from the citizenship of the country which passport the citizen had owned before the application was submitted;
• three photographs 3.5x4.5 mm;
• copy of a residence permit (if you obtain citizenship in accordance with the general procedure);
• a document confirming the duration of your residence in Ukraine;
• a document confirming the availability of a sufficient amount of funds (for example, a statement of income from the place of work or an extract from a bank account, ownership of shares, securities, etc.).

Also, a foreigner, non-resident or expat who wishes to obtain Ukrainian citizenship must pass exams in the Ukrainian language and history of Ukraine. Copies of documents confirming the passing of tests and a sufficient number of points must also be attached.

Zigma is guaranteed obtaining of Ukrainian citizenship.

Zigma law firm specializes in migration services for foreigners seeking Ukrainian citizenship. Professionals of our company will help you get a passport in compliance with all requirements of the current legislation of Ukraine. We will provide the following assistance:

• consultation with answers to any questions;
• preparation of a complete migration package of documents;
• confirmation of the grounds for obtaining citizenship of Ukraine by a simplified procedure;
• withdrawal from the former citizenship;
• preparation of an application;
• filing an application and a package of documents with the Commission under the President of Ukraine or with the State Migration Service of Ukraine;
• organization of exams in the Ukrainian language and history of Ukraine;
• full legal support.

We provide full support for the procedure, from the initial consultation, until the obtaining of the Ukrainian passport. We control the rule of law, and clearly monitor its implementation by state authorities. Zigma has a huge experience in obtaining citizenship for foreigners arriving from around the world. We guarantee a positive result and the highest professionalism on our part.

Consultations on guaranteed obtaining of Ukrainian citizenship.

Accompanying services:

• Residence Permit in Ukraine.