How to Obtain Ukrainian Citizenship by Descent: Changes in 2026
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Do you have Ukrainian roots? This is not just an interesting fact about your biography, but a legal basis for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship — and through a simplified procedure.
Many people are not even aware that they can obtain a Ukrainian passport, and this right is already legally guaranteed simply because they, or their parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents, lived on the territory of present-day Ukraine before 24.08.1991 or were born in such territories.
In January 2026, the new edition of Article 8 of the Law of Ukraine “On Citizenship of Ukraine” comes into force. It not only clarifies key requirements but also introduces important changes for individuals with Ukrainian roots who plan to obtain a Ukrainian passport.
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