Border crossing with dual citizenship

Despite the fact that there is a single citizenship in Ukraine, the moment of transition to the citizenship of another state creates a certain transition period, when a person is actually a citizen of both states. On the one hand, acquiring the citizenship of another country leads to the loss of Ukrainian citizenship. However, on the other hand, the official moment of such a loss is the corresponding presidential decree. So while it is not there, a person has dual citizenship. Therefore, there are many logical questions about crossing the border. Let's consider this topic in more detail. And we will also tell you how the services of the Prihodko&Partners law firm can be useful in this topic.

Dual citizenship: how to cross the border?

When a person with dual citizenship crosses the border, he usually uses the documents of another state, which become the basis for his crossing. This is how, in the vast majority of cases, travel abroad with dual citizenship occurs.

In many situations, people try to carefully investigate the question of whether there is a violation of the law in such a case. The fact is that there is a legal conflict here. On the one hand, a person loses Ukrainian citizenship after acquiring the citizenship of another state. At the same time, the procedure must be completed by the appropriate decree from the President. Therefore, there are different opinions on this topic.

What regulatory framework determines the features of border crossing?

Regarding the issue of crossing the border during wartime, there is Cabinet Resolution № 57 of January 27, 1995 on this issue. This document defines both the rules for crossing the border and the categories of citizens who can cross it. However, it is quite clear that additions and changes are constantly made to the mentioned document in order to update the legal norms to the current situation. Therefore, when you try to understand the issue, it is important to use the help of competent lawyers who regularly keep their finger on the pulse of news in their field. A full-scale war has a significant impact on the situation, so the legislation undergoes transformations with certain periodicity. Professionals who see the impact of these changes in their daily practice can better guide their clients.

Which of the men can cross the state border?

Today, young men under 18 and men over 60 are allowed to cross the border. This also includes persons unfit for military service, when this is confirmed by the relevant opinion of the Military Medical Commission. If a person is recognized as fit with restrictions, he cannot travel outside of Ukraine.

The following can also cross the border:

• those who have a postponement from mobilization due to having many children;
• those who are given such an opportunity in connection with the death or disappearance of a close relative during the ATO/OOS or full-scale war;
• those who raise a child on their own or are a guardian or supervisor of a relative with a disability.

At the same time, various unforeseen situations often occur at the border. Therefore, it is worth finding out in advance all the nuances that are important to you, so as not to disrupt your own plans later.

Lawyers of the law firm "Prikhodko&Partners" will guide you on how to act in the legal field, taking into account the individual circumstances of your situation. Get in touch - we'll do our best to help.