Since the beginning of the war, many Ukrainian women were forced to leave their native country and give birth abroad. After being born and receiving a foreign birth certificate, the child also has the right to obtain the citizenship of our country.
We tell you in more detail how to register a baby abroad and the rules for returning home.
How to register newborn Ukrainians abroad?
Abroad, state registration of the birth of a child is carried out by diplomatic missions and consular institutions of Ukraine.
How is registration done?
- A written or oral statement of the parents or one of them is submitted to the diplomatic mission or consular institution of Ukraine at the place of birth of the child or at the place of residence of the parents.
- In case of parental incapacity, the registration of the child can be carried out by his relatives.
- After the application of the child's parents or other persons, the consul registers the child's birth, simultaneously determining its origin and assigning a surname, first name, and patronymic.
The application for registration must be submitted immediately, but no later than one month from the day of the child's birth, and in the case of a stillborn child - no later than three days.
What documents should be presented to the consul for registration?
- A document from a medical institution about the birth of a child or a certificate from a doctor who provided assistance during childbirth.
- Passport or other documents certifying the identity of the parents (one of the parents).
- A document that is the basis for entering information about the father (marriage certificate, mother's statement, father's statement on recognition of paternity, etc.).
How to return to the homeland with a child born in the EU?
In order for Ukrainians to return home with a child born in the EU, they must have with them:
- a document certifying his identity;
- a child's birth certificate issued by a consular institution.
It is worth noting that according to the Law "On the Procedure for Exiting Ukraine and Entry to Ukraine by Citizens of Ukraine" it is stipulated that no citizen of Ukraine may for any reason be restricted in the right to enter the territory of Ukraine.
You also need to know that documents issued by a consular institution are recognized as valid in Ukraine only after their legalization, unless otherwise provided by law or an international treaty of Ukraine.
If the legalization was not carried out by a competent body of another country, a diplomatic mission or a consulate of Ukraine, after returning home it is necessary to apply to the department of state registration of civil status acts for the registration of the child.
Is the status of a citizen of Ukraine preserved during the birth of a child in the EU?
A newborn Ukrainian in the EU retains the status of a citizen of Ukraine. Data on citizenship and nationality in the act record of birth and certificate are not filled in, and a corresponding entry is made in the "For marks" column.
In addition, a person, parents or one of the parents who at the time of his birth were citizens of Ukraine, is a citizen of Ukraine. The child's place of birth does not affect the possibility of him acquiring Ukrainian citizenship.
Importantly. Registration of birth, as well as issuance of a certificate of registration of this act of civil status, is carried out without charging a consular fee.
