What is the child’s citizenship if the father is a foreigner?

The question of how to determine the citizenship of a child when one of the parents is a foreigner is of interest to many. And this is not surprising, given how frequent marriages of citizens of Ukraine and other countries have become. Here we can reassure you, because even in this case the child will have Ukrainian citizenship. If you familiarize yourself with the procedure for acquiring Ukrainian citizenship by birth, it becomes obvious that the presence of Ukrainian citizenship in one of the parents is already a reason for the child to have it as well. At the same time, migration issues are sometimes quite complex, so they require the participation of qualified lawyers. Such a team works at the Prikhodko&Partners law office.

How to register abroad?

Regarding the place of registration of a newborn child abroad, the procedure is carried out either at the place of birth or at the place of residence of the parents (or one of the parents). This requires a corresponding written statement. If there is a valid reason why parents cannot submit such an application, it can be done by relatives or persons authorized to do so by representatives of the institution where the child was born.

Register the child at the consulate. There, the origin and assignment of the surname, first name, and patronymic are also determined.

It is very important not to miss the deadlines for registering a child. This happens within a month of her birth. If the child was stillborn, three days are allocated for registration.

What is required for registration?

In order to register a child as a citizen of Ukraine, you must have with you:

• a certified document from a medical institution where the fact of the child's birth is recorded;
• passport of one of the parents to properly confirm the identity;
• a written statement regarding entering information about the child's father.

This registration procedure is free. The result of registration is the issuance of a birth certificate to the parents of the child. If there is a need to obtain such a document as a certificate of confirmation of the child's citizenship, it is necessary to contact the relevant unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the place of registration. When one of the parents is a citizen of Ukraine, it is better to contact him, as this greatly facilitates the procedure.

How can we be useful?

Despite the fact that there is a lot of information on the mentioned topic on the official resources of the State Migration Service, in practice, a person often encounters many complications that slow down the procedure and encourage him to spend a lot of effort on getting to know the legislative aspects. Therefore, the help of a professional lawyer who specializes in issues of migration law will be very appropriate. It can include:

• Consulting. We will familiarize you with the current legal regulations and guide you in what the algorithm of actions should be.
• Drafting of documents. This greatly simplifies the process, as you will know for sure that everything is presented in a high-quality and appropriate way the first time.
• Conducting negotiations and other necessary actions, if any complications arise during the procedure.

We will help you in matters of migration law and help you not to feel inadequately protected or disoriented. Consultation is provided both offline and online.