Starting June 1, Ukraine stopped recognizing dual citizenship, which has a significant impact on some Ukrainians. Individuals who are citizens of two or more countries (bipatrids) between the ages of 18 and 60 may no longer be able to travel abroad. This decision was a consequence of the abolition of the “residence abroad” exemption. Under the new rules, starting June 1, Ukrainians with dual citizenship, including American-Ukrainians, between the ages of 18 and 60, will no longer be able to travel abroad.
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine confirmed these changes, noting that previously, dual citizens were able to enter and leave Ukraine if they removed their Ukrainian residency registration and registered in the U.S. However, this exception was repealed on June 1, significantly limiting the options for such citizens.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine confirmed these changes and emphasized that Ukrainian citizens with passports of other countries are still considered exclusively as citizens of Ukraine. The new rules also affected the possibility of military men traveling abroad. Andriy Demchenko, a spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, emphasized that dual citizenship is prohibited in Ukraine and this norm was in effect before.
The new rules, introduced on June 1, apply only to persons aged 18 to 60 who have dual citizenship, and do not apply to Ukrainians who permanently reside abroad and have appropriate marks in their documents.
