Foreign volunteers in Defense Forces to obtain temporary residence permits in Ukraine more easily – Svyrydenko
8 Articles
8 Articles
Ukraine Simplifies Residency Permits for Foreign Volunteers Joining Armed Forces
The Ukrainian government has introduced new measures to simplify the process of obtaining temporary residency permits for foreign nationals serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine or those planning to join. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the changes on May 7, which aim to reduce administrative hurdles for international volunteers during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps o…
Changes affect service members of the National Guard, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the State Special Transport Service. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has updated the rules for foreigners who wish to sign a military service contract. Now they will be able to legally reside in the country even with expired documents. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Telegram channel of Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko. Read …
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the paperwork procedures for foreigners and stateless persons who are fighting in the Ukrainian Defense Forces or plan to sign a contract for service.
Foreign volunteers in Defense Forces to obtain temporary residence permits in Ukraine more easily – Svyrydenko
The government has simplified the procedure for obtaining temporary residence permits in Ukraine for foreigners who are fighting or plan to join the Defense Forces, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has said.
The government has simplified the processing of documents for foreigners defending Ukraine. Foreigners in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be issued certificates for the duration of the contract plus six months. It is allowed to submit documents even with expired passports.
Temporary residence will be granted to foreign volunteers for the duration of the contract and for a further six months after its completion.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium






