Obtaining Ukrainian citizenship by territorial origin

Requests related to acquiring Ukrainian citizenship based on territorial origin are especially relevant in the focus of the practice of migration lawyers. If you are interested in legal support in such categories of cases, the specialists of the "Prikhodko & Partners" law firm know how to effectively help. Let us consider in more detail how the norms of the current legislation in the field of migration law regulate such issues.

Who is eligible for the simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship by origin?

Citizenship of Ukraine on the basis of territorial origin can be obtained through a simplified procedure by those applicants who, before August 24, 1991, had the following categories of relatives who were born or permanently resided in the territory that became Ukraine:

• mother/father;
• grandfather/grandmother;
• great-grandfather/great-grandmother;
• brother/sister;
• son/daughter;
• grandson/granddaughter.

Until recently, to become a citizen of Ukraine, a person had to renounce their previous citizenship. Today, when Ukraine has introduced the possibility of recognizing multiple citizenship, and migration legislation is regularly changing, it has become possible for citizens of some countries to acquire Ukrainian citizenship without renouncing their previous citizenship. However, the current list of countries and all other legal aspects should be clarified during a consultation with a migration lawyer, who constantly keeps abreast of news and changes in legislative norms. This will give you the opportunity to receive information that is truly relevant at the time of application, and understand your prospects for acquiring Ukrainian citizenship.

Procedures for obtaining citizenship by territorial origin

The first step in this process is collecting documents confirming that you really have grounds for acquiring Ukrainian citizenship. When the package of documents is collected, you need to contact the relevant territorial division of the State Migration Service at your place of residence.

In addition to the application and the necessary documentation, you need to submit 2 photos 3.5 by 4.5 centimeters. The law requires that these photos be taken within the last 6 months.

Once your application has been approved, the next step is to obtain a certificate that certifies your registration as a citizen of Ukraine. This document will be the basis for you to receive a passport of a citizen of Ukraine, which will certify the corresponding political and legal connection with our state. The passport is also issued at the nearest territorial division of the State Migration Service at your place of residence.

It is important to know that obtaining Ukrainian citizenship does not require payment of a state fee.

Support of a lawyer on migration law

When you are accompanied by a professional lawyer specializing in migration law during the process of acquiring Ukrainian citizenship, this significantly simplifies the necessary processes in the legal field. You do not need to worry about observing all the significant legal aspects yourself, because, in the case of ordering an accompaniment service, all the necessary actions will be performed by your migration lawyer. He will take control of this situation and help effectively.

Among the services that we provide to clients, we can note the following three key areas:

Consulting. By ordering a consultation with our specialists, you will be able to get answers to all questions in the field of migration law that relate to the specifics of the procedure for obtaining citizenship in your particular case. Considering this, you will not have to look for them yourself. The lawyer will provide all the relevant information and, if you decide to proceed independently, will guide you in the necessary algorithm of actions. This will help you avoid mistakes that could lead to a refusal of your application (for example, in the case of submitting an incomplete package of documents).

Legal support. When your case is supported by a lawyer specializing in migration law, you have the opportunity to delegate all processes that do not require your personal presence. A striking example of appropriate legal assistance can be attorney requests to archival institutions. This is necessary when you know for sure about your Ukrainian origin, but do not have the necessary documents to confirm this. By the way, the norms of the current legislation provide for fairly short response times to an attorney request, which speeds up the procedures in the legal plane.

Representation in court. When you are faced with an unjustified refusal to obtain Ukrainian citizenship based on territorial origin, you can appeal the decision of the SMS representatives in the administrative court. Our team of specialists knows how to do this.

To order the services of a lawyer on migration law, fill out the feedback form on our website. And soon an expert of the relevant specialization will call you to talk in the format of an initial consultation.