“On October 8, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution that defines the criteria of foreign countries, with which a simplified procedure for acquiring Ukrainian citizenship could be introduced. Source: Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga Direct Language: “We have defined the criteria of states that will be able to simplified the acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship, the introduction of the Institute of Multiple Citizenship. The priority will be given to those countries that are part of the Circle of Close and Reliable Allies of Ukraine. Ukraine’s support, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; Details: Sibiga added that the list of specific foreign countries will be determined separately. He noted that the key target audience of these innovations is Ukrainian communities in the world. “The introduction of multiple citizenship will allow those ethnic Ukrainians who are citizens of foreign states, to acquire Ukrainian citizenship with the preservation of their foreign citizenship. Foreign Ukrainians of all generations know how long this is the long -awaited step. Many of them have been waiting for it for years,” the minister writes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that created the possibility of multiple citizenship in July 2025. It will come into force on January 16, 2026.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Foreign Minister Andrew Sibiga
Direct Language: “We have defined the criteria of the countries that will be able to simplify the acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship, the introduction of the Institute of Multiple Citizenship. Priority will be given to those countries that are part of the circle of closest and reliable allies of Ukraine.
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Criteria to be taken into account:
- membership in the seven group;
- EU membership;
- application of sanctions against Russia for aggression against Ukraine;
- support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine;
- position during voting in international organizations;
- availability of relations of strategic or other type of partnership;
- the level and prospects of development of bilateral relations;
- financial support of Ukraine;
- Other criteria that may have a significant impact on Ukraine’s national interests in foreign and domestic policy. “
Details: Sibiga added that the list of specific foreign countries will be determined separately.
He noted that the key target audience of these innovations is Ukrainian communities in the world.
“The introduction of multiple citizenship will allow those ethnic Ukrainians who are citizens of foreign states, to acquire Ukrainian citizenship with the preservation of their foreign citizenship. Foreign Ukrainians of all generations know how long this is the long -awaited step. Many of them have been waiting for it for years,” the minister writes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that created the possibility of multiple citizenship in July 2025. It will come into force on January 16, 2026.