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A large-scale technical failure occurred in Ukraine’s electronic communications networks, causing the State Migration Service of Ukraine (SMSU) and related service agencies to temporarily suspend the provision of administrative services. From September 28 to 30, the acceptance of applications, the processing and issuance of foreign passports and ID cards, as well as certain procedures at Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers (including the exchange and issuance of driver’s licenses) were suspended.Experts and lawyers have assessed the situation and prepared detailed explanations for citizens whose plans to renew or obtain documents have been disrupted.What happened, and which services are unavailable?According to ...

When applying for child benefits in European Union countries (for example, Kindergeld or Bürgergeld in Germany, 500+ / 800+ in Poland, benefits from the Sozialamt or social welfare agencies in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland), local authorities strictly adhere to the principle of avoiding double social benefits.Foreign social services require official confirmation that parents are not receiving similar child benefits, assistance for single mothers, or other social benefits from the Ukrainian government. The main document for this purpose is a Certificate of Non-Receipt (or Receipt) of Social Benefits/Child Support, issued by the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) or the ...

Getting married outside of Ukraine is a significant step that requires not only a romantic spirit but also careful preparation of legal documents. Regardless of whether you plan to register your marriage in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, or the United States, local civil registry offices (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego, Standesamt, etc.) require official confirmation that the Ukrainian citizen is not already in another registered marriage at the time of registration.This document is the Declaration of Marital Status (also often referred to as a “certificate of single status” or “certificate of unmarried status”).How do you properly complete this declaration, where ...

For many Ukrainians living abroad or dealing with legal, financial, or social matters in Ukraine, proof of crossing the state border is a critically important document. Whether it involves applying for social assistance in EU countries, resolving tax disputes, confirming the duration of a stay abroad, or settling labor disputes, foreign and Ukrainian institutions require an official document from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGSU)—a Certificate of Crossing the State Border of Ukraine.How do you properly request this document, what information does it contain, and how can you ensure its legal validity internationally? If you need urgent processing, ...