Publication date: 17.05.2024
Lawyer
Border crossing rules for men: training, assistance of the Armed Forces and professional trips
Due to the current martial law in Ukraine, a temporary restriction on the right to travel outside of Ukraine has been introduced for men aged 18 to 60, but there are exceptions for specific purposes, such as training, assistance to the Armed Forces, and professional commitments. This article describes the rules and required documentation for these exemptions in 2024.
Study trip
Students and cadets
Although most students of Ukrainian higher education institutions and those studying abroad are prohibited from traveling, there are exceptions for specific study purposes:
1. Flight training for students and cadets:
- Eligibility: students and cadets of aviation schools or educational institutions who need to undergo practical flight training abroad.
- Necessary documents:
- Reference from the Ukrainian educational institution on referral to flight training.
- Military registration documents with appropriate markings from the Territorial Procurement Center (TCC).
2. Sailor cadets:
- Eligibility: Seamen cadets who are sent for industrial practice on ships under the Ukrainian or foreign flag.
- Necessary documents:
- Seaman's identity card.
- A certificate from the educational institution about completing the internship.
- Military registration documents with appropriate marks of the TSS.
Assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
1. Volunteer drivers:
- Eligibility: drivers transporting goods for the Armed Forces, medical supplies or humanitarian aid.
- Necessary documents:
- Permission of the Ministry of Infrastructure or regional military administrations.
- The permit is valid for no more than six months.
- Penalties for exceeding the period of stay: exceeding the permitted period of stay may lead to the termination of access to the Unified Information Complex of Ukrtransbezpeka for three months.
2. Cultural workers:
- Eligibility: artists, presenters and showmen who participate in charity fundraising and represent Ukraine at the international level.
- Necessary documents:
- Permission of the Ministry of Culture.
3. Athletes and coaches:
- Eligibility: participants in official competitions and training sessions.
- Necessary documents:
- Decision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
- Minister's letter confirming participation in the event.
Professional travel
1. A military serviceman on leave:
- Eligibility: military personnel on leave.
- Necessary documents:
- Authorization documents from your military unit.
- Return tickets and specified return dates.
2. Employees of the diplomatic service:
- Eligibility: Employees on business or long-term business trips, including their families.
- Necessary documents:
- certified copies of orders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a foreign diplomatic institution.
- Diplomatic or service passports.
3. Crew members, railway and aviation personnel:
- Eligibility: ship crew members, railway transport workers and aviation personnel.
- Necessary documents:
- Appropriate professional documents and identity cards.
4. Licensed drivers for international transportation:
- Eligibility: drivers working in organizations that have a license for international transportation of goods and passengers.
- Necessary documents:
- Valid licenses and professional documentation.
5. Military personnel performing official duties:
- Law: By decision of the Minister of Defense or heads of military formations and special law enforcement agencies.
- Necessary documents:
- Orders or decisions regarding the performance of security and defense tasks.
Civil servants in official affairs
1. Compliance with the requirements:
- members of the Cabinet of Ministers, central executive bodies, state secretaries, head of the SBU, members of the National Council, the Central Election Commission, the National Bank, heads of local state administrations, judges, prosecutors, deputies, heads of state. enterprises.
2. documents for crossing the border:
- Official approvals for business trips.
- Appropriate decisions regarding business trips.
- certified copies of orders and diplomatic or service passports.
Conclusion
Understanding the rules for traveling abroad for men during wartime and having collected the necessary documents for traveling abroad during martial law, by contacting specialists about Escort at the border you will do what is necessary in order to leave Ukraine for training, to help the Armed Forces or for professional reasons . Following these instructions ensures compliance with the law and facilitates border crossing.
