Law on multiple citizenship: clarification from the Ministry of National Unity

The law on multiple citizenship opens up new opportunities for Ukrainians abroad, strengthening their ties with their homeland. The Ministry of National Unity is confident that this initiative will help not only to restore ties, but also to improve the economic and social situation in Ukraine. Find out how the law will work and what you need to know about it
The Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine has published an explanation of draft law No. 11469, which provides for the introduction of multiple citizenship. According to the government, this document will be an important step towards preserving national unity and restoring ties with Ukrainians around the world.
Objectives of the draft law
According to the minister, the adoption of the law is justified by the need to strengthen ties with the Ukrainian diaspora and create conditions for strengthening the future of the nation.
‘Ukraine needs to introduce multiple citizenship, which is an important tool for restoring and maintaining ties with Ukrainians around the world,’ said the head of the ministry, Oleksiy Chernyshov.
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What will change for Ukrainian citizens and foreigners
The future bill provides for the legalisation of Ukrainian citizens who already have foreign citizenship. They will be able to officially retain their Ukrainian citizenship without renouncing their foreign citizenship. This will also open up the possibility for Ukrainian citizens to obtain citizenship of other countries without losing their rights to Ukrainian citizenship.
The draft law also provides for a simplified procedure for foreigners who wish to obtain Ukrainian citizenship on the basis of ethnic origin, as well as for those who have completed military service in Ukraine. The new procedure will significantly simplify the process of obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.
Myths and reality
The Ministry of National Unity has also refuted several myths about the bill, including the claim that the introduction of multiple citizenship could threaten the country's national security.
The clarification emphasises that despite having citizenship of other countries, a person residing in Ukraine will be recognised exclusively as a citizen of Ukraine.
Bill No. 11469 was passed by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in its first reading on 17 December 2024. The initiator of this bill was the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. The President is confident that the adoption of this law will help bring back Ukrainians who left the country during the war and before it, and will strengthen ties with Ukrainians around the world.
If you have another citizenship or plan to obtain it, we recommend that you contact the immigration lawyers at Visit Ukraine, who provide professional advice, help prepare documents, and assist in the process of submitting applications to the authorities of both countries. This is especially important if you do not want to make legal mistakes or violations.
Reminder! Ukraine is preparing to introduce multiple citizenship by the end of 2025. Find out more about the opportunities that will open up for Ukrainians this year.
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