CROSSING THE BORDER BY A DISABLED PERSON

CROSSING THE BORDER BY A DISABLED PERSON - LEGAL SUPPORT

Men with disabilities have the opportunity to cross the border of Ukraine even during martial law, but for this they need to provide the appropriate documents. We will take a detailed look at the rules for traveling abroad for men with disabilities in 2024.

Will men with disabilities be allowed to travel abroad in 2024?

Men with disabilities have the right to cross the border of Ukraine during martial law, according to the new rules. From July 17, 2024, when traveling abroad, all men between the ages of 18 and 60 must have a military registration document or a certificate confirming the deferral. Decisions on permission to cross the border for men with disabilities are made by border guards on the spot after checking documents, which may affect the result.

Documents required for crossing the border by men with disabilities

When crossing the border, men aged 18 to 60 must provide the following documents at the request of border guards:

• Foreign passport
• Certificate of disabled person
• Pension certificate
• A certificate for receiving benefits, approved by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, for persons with disabilities without the right to pension or social assistance
• Military registration document with the appropriate mark
• Document confirming removal from military registration

Please note that the certificate from the medical and social expert commission (MSEK) is no longer used to prove disability when crossing the border. It is necessary to issue only those documents mentioned above.

Do people with disabilities need a mark in "Reserve+" to cross the border?

The military registration document can be submitted both in paper and electronic format. Border guards accept both versions of documents and check them. In case of doubts about the authenticity of the documents or if the information is not displayed properly, they can use the "Oberig" system for verification.

Is it possible to refuse to cross the border to a man with a disability?

The final decision on permission to travel abroad for a person with a disability is made by representatives of the State Security Service at the checkpoint. If inaccuracies are found in the documents, additional confirmation of information is required, or other circumstances arise, border guards may refuse entry.

Rejection is also possible in case of:

• Availability of a court or state ban on leaving;
• Suspicion or accusation of committing a crime that is at the stage of investigation or court proceedings;
• Absence of all necessary documents.

The refusal must be made in writing with an explanation of the reasons. This explanation can be used to challenge the decision by submitting a complaint to the main body of the State Border Service or an administrative lawsuit.

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