Ukrainian men abroad will not be issued passports without a military registration certificate

The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on National Security has decided not to tie the provision of consular services to the military registration document. This was stated by the deputy of the presidential faction “Servant of the People” Fedor Venislavsky.

However, as a punishment for people who do not want to fight, they will complicate the process of obtaining documents. The authorities want to compel people to return to the territory of Ukraine, in order to later send them to war. Venislavsky highlighted the need for further clarification on deferment rights for mobilization and exemptions for caregivers of disabled individuals. Additionally, discussions are ongoing regarding incentives for military enlistment and penalties for failure to appear for military duty.

Initially, the Committee considered only restricting the right to drive for those who fail to respond to military calls. However, during deliberations, most proposed restrictions were dropped. Venislavsky suggested that the Committee may still debate retaining the driving restriction for non-compliance with military summons. As for other restrictions endorsed by the Committee, individuals residing abroad will be required to present a military registration document when applying for new passports. Nevertheless, the provision of consular services will not be contingent upon possession of this document, Venislavsky clarified.