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Publication date: 16.05.2024
Border guards will not require a military ID from men who accompany people with disabilities
The spokesman of the State Border Service Andriy Demchenko told the mass media that the inspectors of the State Border Service of Ukraine will not require certain persons to present military registration documents.
From May 18, 2024, inspectors of the State Border Service of Ukraine will demand military registration documents from certain categories of citizens at checkpoints.
During martial law or mobilization, Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 must carry these documents and identity cards to present to border guards.
Among those who must present military registration documents are:
1. Persons who have a special status during mobilization and wartime;
2. Those recognized by the medical commission as unfit for military service;
3. Men who have three or more dependent children under the age of 18;
4. Men who are raising a child on their own;
5. Those who have children under the age of 18 and a spouse serving in the military;
6. Other categories of persons defined by legislation.
However, these rules do not apply to:
1. Persons with disabilities;
2. Those who accompany persons with disabilities or children with disabilities;
3. Drivers who transport medical cargo and humanitarian aid, as well as carry out international transportation;
4. Persons holding certain positions in the civil service, employees of railway, maritime and aviation transport.
Border crossing rules for these persons remain unchanged.It is important to note that the State Border Service of Ukraine has not officially published this information on its website or in social networks.
The "Hart-1" system can automatically prohibit a person from crossing the border if the information about him matches the data in the operational bases, regardless of the certificate of unfitness for military service. This practice is confirmed by the decision of the Supreme Court.
Professional legal assistance when crossing the state border of Ukraine
Professional legal assistance that lawyers can provide to persons wishing to cross the state border of Ukraine during martial law includes:
1. Consultations on legal grounds for border crossing and necessary documents.
2. Legal support when crossing the border, in particular, assistance in resolving disputed issues with the border service.
3. Preparation and verification of all necessary documents, including military registration documents, health certificates, documents confirming the right to travel abroad.
4. Representation of the client's interests in case of illegal refusal to cross the border, including filing lawsuits. Analysis of documents, examination of documents by a lawyer and consultation of a lawyer are necessary to determine the extent of violated rights and to choose methods for their protection and restoration.
5. Support in cases where it is necessary to appeal the decision of the border guard or other authorities. A lawyer's legal opinion will ensure the correctness of the chosen method of protection of violated rights.Lawyers can also provide assistance in cases where a person has the right to cross the border due to health conditions, to study abroad, or if the person belongs to certain professional categories.
It is important that lawyers help to ensure that the border crossing takes place on legal grounds and in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine. They can also provide advice 24/7 and accompany clients when crossing the state border. Before going abroad, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for going abroad during wartime, prepare documents for crossing the border,
Legal service "Consultant" provides legal advice on the rules of border crossing for men, explains what documents are required for crossing the border, provides online services.
