< img title = "Rules for crossing the border in 2025: what has changed" width = "632" height = "356" src = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/21/21/05-632x356.jpg" Main-Image-thumbnail wp-post -image "alt =" vidkritty Cordonive I turned the Ukrainians "Fetchpriority =" High "Sizes =" (Max-Width: 425PX) 300PX, 632PX " srcset = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/21/05-632x356.jpg 632W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/21/05-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/21/05-768x432.jpg 768W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/21/05-200x113.jpg 200w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/21/05.jpg 1280W "/> < p > from February 24, 2022, martial law is in force in Ukraine, which significantly affected the rules for crossing the state border. Numerous restrictions were introduced, especially with respect to the departure of certain categories of citizens.
< p > in 2025, restrictions on exit for men aged 18-60 years and women who are military service are continued. They can go abroad only in cases provided for in Art. 23 < b > law of Ukraine on mobilization preparation and mobilization, which determines the categories of persons receiving a delay from mobilization.
< p > Facts ICTV found out what border crossing rules apply in 2025.
are now watching < h2 > new control rules on the borders in 2025: EES and Etias systems
< p > in 2025 the European Union introduced two new border control systems:
< ul > < li > ees (entry/exit system) — Automated system for registering the border of the Schengen zone. For Ukrainians with biometric passports, the changes will be minimal: scanning documents in special terminals and periodic verification of biometric data. < Li > Etias (European Travel Information and Authorization System) — preliminary authorization system for citizens of countries with visa -free regime. Before entering the EU, you will need to get electronic resolution through the online platform.
< h2 > updated rules for crossing the border for men up to 25 years
< p > 31 December Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine < b >Updated the rules for crossing the border for men aged 18-25 during martial law.
< p > Changes concern the men of this age category that served under the contract in the Armed Forces of Ukraine or in intelligence units of the Ministry of Defense and did not undergo full military service before the contract, with the exception of basic training.
< p >< strong > these persons can cross the border provided that there are:
62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > < ul > < li > certificates from the military unit or head of the territorial setting center containing data on the contract;
< li > military accounting document confirming the passage of the service.
< h2 > border crossing: documents
< p >For traveling abroad, citizens of Ukraine must have a valid passport. The use of an ID card is possible only if the relevant interstate agreements are available, in particular with Turkey and Georgia. Before traveling, it is important to check the validity of the passport, because many countries require that it remains valid at least 3-6 months after entry. Depending on the purpose of the trip, a visa may be needed. Ukrainians can visit 112 countries without a visa, however, for work or study, the design of the corresponding permission is mandatory.
< h2 > rules for crossing the border in conditions of martial law for military liability
< p > men for an unhindered crossing of the border must provide documents confirming the status of a person and his right to leave. A detailed list of such documents is contained in the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers < B > No. 57 dated 01/27/1995, which was updated in accordance with the conditions of martial law.
< p >All categories of persons need to have a military accounting document with an actual bar code, which is checked by border guards, TCC and the police.
< p > main package of documents includes:< ul > < li > passport of a citizen of Ukraine (internal or foreign).
< li > military accounting document with the specified VIN code.
< li > certificate of delay (if there is the right to it).
< li > additional documents depending on the category (for example, a child’s birth certificate, disability documents, etc.).
< p > some categories of citizens can in advance the time of crossing the border through the єcher system. This applies:
< ul > < li > cargo drivers;
< li > tourist and children's groups;
< li > persons traveling with a humanitarian goal.
< p > also drivers carrying out transportation for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, medical cargo or humanitarian aid should be registered in the gentry, which helps to reduce corruption risks in the field of international transport.
< h2 > rules for crossing the border in 2025 for children
< p > children under 18 years of age to cross the border must have:
< ul > < li > birth certificate (for persons under 14 years old) or passport of a citizen of Ukraine (from 14 years old). < li > documents confirming family ties (for example, a marriage certificate in the case of different surnames of parents and child). < li > child passport or record of him in the passport of one of the parents.
< p > if a child travels without parents, you need a notarized permit to exit from one of them.
< p > < h3 > related topics:
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