Let's clarify who will be allowed to cross the border in 2025 based on current legislation and mobilization conditions.

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Individuals eligible to leave the country:

  1. Individuals with a deferment from mobilization – men who have the appropriate mark in their military documents.
  2. Reserved workers – those who are officially reserved during the mobilization period to perform important tasks in the economy, defense, or other key sectors.
  3. Unfit for service due to health reasons - according to the conclusion of the military medical commission (VLC).
  4. Parents of many children — men raising three or more minor children.
  5. Single parents and husbands whose wives are serving in the military — provided they have a child under the age of 18.
  6. Individuals with the right to care for persons with disabilities or those traveling for treatment — in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization.”
  7. Men aged 60 and over — they are not subject to mobilization and can freely leave the country.

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Students and military personnel:

  • Students aged 18–22 are allowed to travel abroad for studies if they have an official document confirming their enrollment in a foreign university.
  • Military personnel aged 18–25 serving under contract can cross the border with the appropriate certificate from their military unit and military registration document.

Specifics for men living abroad:

According to new regulations, starting June 1, 2024, men permanently residing abroad are prohibited from leaving Ukraine during martial law if they have returned to the country.

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