Publication date: 27.05.2024
Lawyer
Escort when crossing the border of men to care for sick parents, wife, children
In the conditions of martial law in Ukraine, men are faced with the fact that a temporary restriction on the right to travel outside Ukraine . However, there are certain categories for which exceptions are established, in particular for men accompanying sick relatives. In this article, we will consider the rules for crossing the border for men who accompany sick parents, wives or children, and what documents must be carried with them.
Border crossing rules for men
According to the current legislation, in particular Clause 2-1 "Rules for crossing the state border by citizens of Ukraine", approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 27.01.1995 No. 57, conscripted men can cross the border to leave Ukraine in cases where they accompany persons, which require constant care.
Departure of men to take care of sick parents, wife, children
Men may travel outside of Ukraine to care for sick parents, wives or children only if they accompany these persons. This means that independent departure without a sick relative is impossible.
Accompanying a disabled person is possible only once during the period of military or state of emergency. The specified norm applies to persons with disabilities of the I or II groups and those who need constant care. The departure of men to accompany persons with disabilities of the III group is not provided for by the legislation of Ukraine.
Departure of a husband who accompanies children, wife, parents for treatment
Male citizens of Ukraine between the ages of 18 and 60 may accompany their wives if they have a disability of the I or II group, as well as children with disabilities or seriously ill children.
Such serious diseases are considered to be:
Perinatal lesions of the nervous system
Congenital malformations
Rare (orphan) diseases
Oncological and oncohematological diseases
Children's cerebral palsy
Severe mental disorders
Type I diabetes (insulin-dependent)
Acute or chronic kidney diseases of the IV degree
Severe injuries that require organ transplantation or palliative care
What documents are needed to cross the border ?
To confirm the right to leave, men must have the following documents:
Certificate of receipt of state aid for a child, issued by the structural unit for social protection of the population.
The document issued by the medical advisory board of the health care institution.
Documents confirming family ties (passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.).
Documents confirming the authority of the accompanying person (if it is a guardian, custodian or adoptive parents).
Conditions for crossing the Polish border
Poland provides entry for persons fleeing the armed conflict in Ukraine. If you do not have all the necessary documents, you may still be allowed into the country. For this, it is necessary to have at least an internal passport, an international passport (if any), birth certificates of children and medical documentation.
How to find out if you can go abroad ?
In order to find out whether you can go abroad, you need to check the availability of all the necessary documents and make sure that your case falls under the exceptions established by law. If you have doubts or need additional information, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
Conclusion
Traveling outside of Ukraine to care for sick relatives requires compliance with clearly established rules and the availability of relevant documents. This can be a complex process that requires skilled assistance. Do you need border escort ?
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