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The procedures for repatriation, verification of ethnic origin, obtaining citizenship based on ancestry, or securing a permanent residence permit in EU countries, the United States, and Israel always begin with a thorough review of family records. The primary document that unequivocally proves family ties across generations is a birth certificate.However, for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians currently living abroad, this stage becomes a serious challenge. The fact is that many still have Soviet-style documents—the very same “green booklets” of the USSR, or certificates issued in Ukraine before 2004 on old paper forms.In this case study, using the real-life experience of ...

The digitization of government services in Ukraine has significantly simplified life for citizens. Obtaining various certificates and extracts with just a few clicks via the “Diya” app or portal has become an everyday reality. The most popular request in the area of personal documents remains the electronic certificate of no criminal record.It is required for visa applications, employment, document restoration, and submission to foreign institutions. However, the automated system does not always work flawlessly. Thousands of Ukrainians face an unpleasant situation every month: instead of the finished document, a notification such as “Data not found” or “Request processing error” appears ...

Applying for a temporary residence permit (TRP), changing immigration status, getting married, or securing formal employment abroad—all these procedures share one mandatory requirement set by foreign government agencies. This involves providing an official document confirming that the individual has no criminal record in their country of origin. In Ukraine, this document is a criminal record check.However, when a person is thousands of kilometers from home, a standard digital certificate from an app isn’t always sufficient. Foreign institutions require a specific format for legalization.In this article, using the example of a real client of the Enwolt law firm, we will explain ...

A period of critically important legislative changes has begun for foreigners and stateless persons residing in Ukraine. The government has set a clear timeline for regularizing the legal status of foreign nationals whose documents were altered during the period of martial law.According to the new Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 141 dated February 5, 2026, a strict deadline has been set for the mandatory renewal and exchange of temporary residence permits. Foreign nationals subject to this resolution have only a few months—from May 7 to August 4, 2026—to submit documents for renewal.In this guide, we will ...