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Ukraine has outlined age-based requirements for foreigners and stateless persons seeking to acquire its citizenship, with different application procedures depending on the applicant's age.
The State Migration Service of Ukraine has published guidance explaining how applications are handled under the Law of Ukraine on Ukrainian Citizenship and Presidential Decree No. 215, signed on 27 March 2001.
The rules distinguish between adults, younger children and teenagers, particularly regarding who can submit an application and when a minor's personal consent is required.
Under the regulations, adults aged 18 and above must submit their naturalisation applications independently.
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For children below 18, applications are generally submitted by a parent or legal representative. However, teenagers aged 14 to 17 must personally consent before they can acquire Ukrainian citizenship.
The requirements therefore fall into three age categories:
This means parents or guardians cannot independently secure Ukrainian citizenship for a child aged between 14 and 17 without that minor's consent.
Ukraine also has specific requirements for applicants who already hold citizenship of another country.
