Obtaining Ukrainian Citizenship

If you are a citizen of another country, or a stateless person, but want to obtain Ukrainian citizenship, contact the " Translation Department" in Odesa. Our lawyers will carefully study all your documents, correctly prepare the necessary package of documents, and find a solution in any situation. Their task is to save your time, effort, and financial resources.

The cost of this service is calculated on an individual basis, meaning each specific case is unique in its own way. We look forward to welcoming you to our office, where you can receive a consultation from an experienced lawyer who, in turn, will calculate the cost of obtaining citizenship specifically for your case.

Obtaining Ukrainian Citizenship

The process of obtaining Ukrainian citizenship is regulated by law and requires compliance with all nuances and formalities. Let's start by saying that not every foreign citizen has the right to obtain Ukrainian citizenship.

A Range of Factors Under Which You Can Obtain Citizenship:

• by birth;
• by territorial origin;
• in case of citizenship restoration;
• upon guardianship or adoption;
• upon acceptance into Ukrainian citizenship;
• if the mother and/or father hold citizenship;
• a number of other legal grounds;

Each package of documents is unique in its own way. And a positive answer or receiving a refusal directly depends on its correct preparation.

Methods of Acquiring Citizenship

According to the legislation of Ukraine, there are several ways to obtain citizenship:**

• standard;
• accelerated;

The difference between these methods lies in the preparation of the document package, as well as in the terms of consideration of your case. Since citizenship is granted by a Presidential Decree, the waiting time can reach 1.5 years. The process is long and complicated. However, the experience of our lawyers and knowledge of all the intricacies of Ukrainian legislation allow us to significantly reduce waiting times through the correct preparation of the document package. Our clients save significant time, effort, and money.

The accelerated method of obtaining citizenship applies to those who were born in the territory of Ukraine before 1991, as well as those who resided in the territory of Ukraine before 1991, including close relatives (mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, children, etc.). In this case, documents confirming this will be required: birth certificate, residence registration (propyska), and others).

List of Documents Required for Obtaining Ukrainian Citizenship:

• passport (original and copy of the first pages, with a notarized translation);
• photographs (8 pieces, 3.5*4.5 cm, complying with all requirements for photographs for documents of this type);
• income certificate/ bank statement/ tax declaration or another document confirming the availability of funds for living in Ukraine;
• certificate of no criminal record (original and copy, with translation certified by a notary);
• immigration permit (for certain citizens);

In Addition to These Documents, You May Need:

• a document certifying the absence of a second citizenship;
• a document confirming the legality of the grounds for obtaining citizenship;
• a document confirming your proficiency in the Ukrainian language;
• documents required for processing citizenship for children under the age of majority;

The process of preparing documents for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship requires legal knowledge and experience.

If you want to save your effort and time - entrust the document collection to professionals. At the "Translation Department" in Odesa, experienced lawyers have been handling document preparation for obtaining citizenship for over 18 years. If necessary, you can grant a power of attorney to our specialists so they can represent your interests in all state bodies.

Simplified Citizenship Acquisition Today, there is a simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship. The main advantage is that the document processing takes place at the Migration Service of Ukraine, and not at a session of the President (which is held 1-2 times a year). If all your documents are prepared correctly, you can obtain Citizenship within 1-4 months.

Citizenship in a simplified manner can be obtained by:

• persons born and/or who resided in the territory of Ukraine before 24.08.1991.
• the father and/or mother of a foreigner, born and/or who resided in the territory of Ukraine before 24.08.1991.
• the grandmother and/or grandfather of a foreigner, born and/or who resided in the territory of Ukraine before 24.08.1991.;
• the child of a foreigner, born and/or who resided in the territory of Ukraine before 24.08.1991.;
• the brother and/or sister of a foreigner, born and/or who resided in the territory of Ukraine before 24.08.1991.;
• the granddaughter and/or grandson, born and/or who resided in the territory of Ukraine before 24.08.1991.;

To confirm the fact of birth and/or residence in the territory of Ukraine during this period, you will need to submit documents testifying to the fact of birth, residence in the territory of Ukraine, and if this concerns close relatives, then you will additionally need to prove the fact of family relations.

For Simplified Citizenship Acquisition, You May Need:

• Birth certificate of the applicant;
• Birth certificate of the relative;
• Certificate of surname change of the relative (if applicable);
• Marriage certificate of the applicant, if a surname change resulted from it;
• Marriage certificate of the relative, in case of surname change, and others.

Often, many documents are lost. In this case, you will have to make requests to archives and other state bodies. Document collection is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. The lawyers of the "Translation Department" will assist in collecting all documents, correctly prepare requests to the archive, and obtain the necessary documents in the shortest possible time.

Ukrainian Citizenship Provides the Opportunity to:

• reside in the country without restrictions on temporary terms;
• seek employment in both private and state institutions;
• absolutely unrestricted movement throughout the territory of Ukraine;
• the right to vote and be elected;
• the right to social assistance provided by the state;
• the right to visa-free travel to a number of countries;
• conduct business on the territory of Ukraine;
• benefits and others;

By Contacting Our Legal Department, You Receive:

• Quality lawyer consultation;
• A correctly prepared package of documents;
• Restoration of documents that were lost but are necessary for citizenship processing;
• Assistance with the issue of renouncing foreign citizenship;
• Possibility of accelerating the citizenship acquisition process;
• When a power of attorney is issued, the right for our lawyer to represent your interests in all state instances.

The result - you obtain citizenship in the shortest possible time and save your time.

We will be happy to discuss all the details and possible difficulties related to processing Ukrainian citizenship in the cozy atmosphere of our office, located in the very center of Odesa, at 21 Katerynynska Street.

The Legal Department of the "Translation Department" provides a full range of services for obtaining citizenship, starting from professional consultation and ending with client support if necessary.

For additional information, please contact us via our contact phones, e-mail, or come to our office at 21 Katerynynska Street in the very center of Odesa.