Ukrainian Ukrainian citizenshipcitizenship

the grounds of acquisition and the grounds of acquisition and terminationtermination

The presentation was performed by the students of Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman - Kuzmina Olena, Halytska Irina.

The citizenship is permanent legal relationship between individual and the state that is reflected in their mutual rights and obligations.

The issue of citizenship of Ukraine is regulated by the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship" from 18.01.2001, International treaties of Ukraine.

The issues related to the citizenship The issues related to the citizenship of Ukraine are regulated by other of Ukraine are regulated by other laws of Ukraine and, in particular, laws of Ukraine and, in particular, "On Immigration" from August 7, "On Immigration" from August 7, 2001 and "On Refugee" from June 21, 2001 and "On Refugee" from June 21, 2001.2001.

The citizenship of Ukraine is based on the principle of a single nationality.

The dual citizenship in The dual citizenship in Ukraine is prohibited. It Ukraine is prohibited. It is not envisaged by the is not envisaged by the Constitution of Ukraine. Constitution of Ukraine.

The citizens of Ukraine are:

1) all citizens of former USSR, which permanently resided in Ukraine 1) all citizens of former USSR, which permanently resided in Ukraine at the beginning of independence Ukraine;at the beginning of independence Ukraine;

2) the persons regardless of race, color, political, religious and other 2) the persons regardless of race, color, political, religious and other beliefs, sex or other characteristics of the date of entry into force of beliefs, sex or other characteristics of the date of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship of Ukraine" lived in Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship of Ukraine" lived in Ukraine and were not citizens of other states;were not citizens of other states;

3) the persons, who came to Ukraine for permanent residence after 3) the persons, who came to Ukraine for permanent residence after the date of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship of the date of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On Citizenship of Ukraine";Ukraine";

4) the persons who have acquired citizenship of Ukraine in accordance 4) the persons who have acquired citizenship of Ukraine in accordance with the laws of Ukraine and international treaties of Ukraine.with the laws of Ukraine and international treaties of Ukraine.

The grounds for citizenship of Ukraine are:

1) The birth;1) The birth;

2) The territorial origin;2) The territorial origin;

3) Due to granting the citizenship;3) Due to granting the citizenship;

4) The renewed citizenship;4) The renewed citizenship;

5) Due to affiliation;5) Due to affiliation;

The grounds for citizenship of Ukraine are:

6) Due to the establishment of a child custody or guardianship;6) Due to the establishment of a child custody or guardianship;

7) Due to the establishment of the person recognized by the 7) Due to the establishment of the person recognized by the court incompetent care;court incompetent care;

8) Due to citizenship of Ukraine of one or both parents;8) Due to citizenship of Ukraine of one or both parents;

9) On the other grounds provided by international treaties of 9) On the other grounds provided by international treaties of Ukraine.Ukraine.

The conditions for granting the citizenship of Ukraine are:

1) the recognition for the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine;1) the recognition for the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine;

2) to terminate foreign citizenship or residence in a foreign state.2) to terminate foreign citizenship or residence in a foreign state.

3) the continuous legal residence in the territory of Ukraine for the 3) the continuous legal residence in the territory of Ukraine for the past five years.past five years.

4) for permanent residence in Ukraine;4) for permanent residence in Ukraine;

5) the knowledge of the state language or its understanding to the 5) the knowledge of the state language or its understanding to the extent allowing communication;extent allowing communication;

6) the existence of legitimate livelihoods.6) the existence of legitimate livelihoods.

The citizenship of Ukraine is not granted to a person, who:

1) committed a crime against humanity or genocide;1) committed a crime against humanity or genocide;

2) in Ukraine condemned to prison for committing a serious crime 2) in Ukraine condemned to prison for committing a serious crime (to maturity or removal of convictions);(to maturity or removal of convictions);

3) committed on the territory of another state actions recognized 3) committed on the territory of another state actions recognized laws of Ukraine felony.laws of Ukraine felony.

The documents proving Ukrainecitizenship

domestic passport Passport for travelling abroad

The documents proving Ukrainecitizenship

Birth CertificateTemporary certificate of citizen of Ukraine

Exit the citizenship of Ukraine

Under the current legislation of Ukraine renunciation of citizenship is allowed only to citizens who are not residents of the country

Consideration of application for renunciation of citizenship of Ukraine in accordance with applicable law can take up to one year. Medium term review recent 10 months.

Renewal of the citizenship of Ukraine

A person who after termination of citizenship of Ukraine is not acquired foreign citizenship and applied for restoration of the citizenship of Ukraine, Ukraine registered as a citizen, regardless of her permanent residence in Ukraine or abroad

A person who after termination of citizenship Ukraine acquired foreign citizenship, returned to Ukraine for permanent residence, applied for restoration of the citizenship of Ukraine, there are no grounds registered as a citizen Ukraine

Authorities participating in matters related to obtaining or termination of citizenship

• The President of Ukraine• Commission under the President of Ukraine on citizenship• Specially authorized executive authority on citizenship• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, diplomatic missions and

consular posts of Ukraine

Appearance of driving people in Ukraine