Legal support of citizens of Ukraine at the border

The introduction of martial law in February of last year provides for a ban on men aged 18-60 from leaving Ukraine. At the same time, it is worth noting that the ban on leaving is not total. Certain categories of men have the right to leave. If you have difficulties crossing the border, PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS specialists provide legal support for citizens of Ukraine at the border.

How to appeal the ban on leaving Ukraine?

If you are of conscription age and plan to leave Ukraine, you must have legal grounds for this, as well as properly prepared documents. Neither the officials nor the representatives of the territorial centers of social support and recruitment, where he is on the military register, should have any questions about these documents. However, it is worth noting that correctly collected documents are not a guarantee of a husband's departure abroad.

As for the final decision on the permit, it is made by representatives of the State Border Service of Ukraine after examining all available documents at the checkpoint. At the same time, the decision of the border guards can be appealed.

Among the main methods of appeal:

• Submitting a complaint to the main body of the State Border Service.
• Filing of a lawsuit through the district administrative court to recognize the illegality of the actions of representatives of the border service.

It may take some time to get permission. PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS lawyers will help to significantly speed up this process.

Grounds for a legal challenge to the border

On the official website of the State Border Service, the cases and documents required for men to travel outside Ukraine are specified.

Among the legal reasons for crossing the state border:

• Availability of "armor" for the period of martial law. Representatives of state authorities, local governments, enterprises, organizations and institutions have a similar legal basis.
• Men deemed unfit for military service due to their health. The term is up to 6 months.
• Men who are raising a minor child on their own.
• Men who are dependent on three or more minor children.

These are far from all the reasons for men to legally cross the state border of Ukraine. For example, if it is necessary to send military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for treatment outside Ukraine, the following documents are required:

1. Conclusion on the necessity of sending a military man for treatment outside of Ukraine.
2. Message from representatives of the Coordination Center for Emergency Situations under the jurisdiction of the European Commission.
3. Confirmation of a foreign health care institution that it is ready to accept a military person for treatment.

If necessary, PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS lawyers will advise you on the legal regime of crossing the border and the list of documents that are the basis for crossing the border.

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