Getting married outside of Ukraine is a significant step that requires not only a romantic spirit but also careful preparation of legal documents. Regardless of whether you plan to register your marriage in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, or the United States, local civil registry offices (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego, Standesamt, etc.) require official confirmation that the Ukrainian citizen is not already in another registered marriage at the time of registration.This document is the Declaration of Marital Status (also often referred to as a “certificate of single status” or “certificate of unmarried status”).How do you properly complete this declaration, where ...

For many Ukrainians living abroad or dealing with legal, financial, or social matters in Ukraine, proof of crossing the state border is a critically important document. Whether it involves applying for social assistance in EU countries, resolving tax disputes, confirming the duration of a stay abroad, or settling labor disputes, foreign and Ukrainian institutions require an official document from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGSU)—a Certificate of Crossing the State Border of Ukraine.How do you properly request this document, what information does it contain, and how can you ensure its legal validity internationally? If you need urgent processing, ...

Proof of good character and a clean criminal record is a mandatory requirement for most legal and administrative procedures outside of Ukraine. Whether you plan to apply for a residence permit (temporary or permanent) in the European Union, obtain a work permit, enroll in a foreign university, or marry a citizen of another country, immigration and civil authorities typically require official confirmation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.This document is a Certificate of No Criminal Record (an informational statement regarding criminal prosecution, the absence or presence of a criminal record, or restrictions provided for by Ukraine’s criminal procedure ...

An identification number is a unique digital code that every citizen of Ukraine encounters almost every day. We indicate it when opening bank accounts, issuing powers of attorney, getting a job, buying real estate or receiving foreign services. Officially, this document is called the Registration Number of the Taxpayer Account Card (RNOKPP), although in everyday life it has become known by its old name - TIN (individual tax number).Few people know that these 10 digits are not a random set of numbers, but clearly encrypted personal information. In this material, we will analyze in detail what data about you is ...

An identification number is a unique digital code that every citizen of Ukraine encounters almost every day. We indicate it when opening bank accounts, issuing powers of attorney, getting a job, buying real estate or receiving foreign services. Officially, this document is called the Registration Number of the Taxpayer Account Card (RNOKPP), although in everyday life it has become known by its old name - TIN (individual tax number).Few people know that these 10 digits are not a random set of numbers, but clearly encrypted personal information. In this material, we will analyze in detail what data about you is ...

Getting married abroad is a touching and unforgettable experience, but it also requires significant bureaucratic preparation. In 2026, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians living in European Union countries are starting families—both with each other and with citizens of other countries. However, European city halls (civil registry offices) are known for their meticulous attention to the legal validity of documents. The slightest mistake or the absence of a required international stamp can ruin wedding plans.What is the basic set of documents required for marriage registration in the EU in 2026, and how can you properly prepare the paperwork so that foreign ...