Україна значно спростила процедуру легалізації перебування для іноземців, які займаються волонтерською та гуманітарною діяльністю. У 2026 році набули чинності важливі зміни, які дозволяють отримати посвідку на тимчасове проживання без оформлення довгострокової візи типу D.Ця новація суттєво полегшує життя іноземним волонтерам та пришвидшує їхню інтеграцію в гуманітарні процеси в Україні.Що змінилося у 2026 роціУ березні 2026 року було прийнято закон, який вносить зміни до законодавства про правовий статус іноземців.Головне нововведення: більше не потрібно оформлювати візу типу D для отримання посвідки на тимчасове проживання.Раніше процедура виглядала так:Іноземець повинен був виїхати з УкраїниОформити візу D у консульствіПовернутися в УкраїнуПодати документи на посвідкуТепер цей ...

The 2026 college admissions process has officially begun, and with it, the acceptance of applications for the National Multidisciplinary Test has also started. The main registration period ended in early April, but applicants still have a “second chance.” An additional registration period will run from May 11 to 16 for those who, due to extenuating circumstances, were unable to submit their documents earlier.This year’s testing locations are quite extensive: the main exams will be administered in nearly 50 cities across 30 countries, and additional testing sessions will be available in 11 countries. This allows Ukrainian applicants currently residing abroad to ...

Ukraine is currently in the final stage of a large-scale reform—the transition from paper-based employment history records to a modern digital format. The official end date for the transition period is set for June 10, 2026. With only a few weeks remaining until this deadline, excitement among citizens—especially those living abroad—is rapidly growing.Digital work record: a quick overviewAccording to the law (Law No. 1217-IX), the five-year data digitization period aims to create a unified state registry that will simplify the retirement process and protect employment history information from physical destruction or loss.Important note: if you began your professional career after ...

Ukraine has introduced important changes for foreigners engaged in volunteer work. From now on, it is no longer necessary to obtain a long-term D visa to apply for a temporary residence permit.Key changesForeign volunteers can apply for a temporary residence permit without leaving Ukraine. Previously, this required leaving the country and obtaining a long-term D visa at a consulate.What this means in practiceThe mandatory step of obtaining a D visa has been eliminatedIt is no longer necessary to leave Ukraine for legalizationThe procedure for obtaining a permit has become faster and simplerWho is affected by the changesThe new rules apply ...

A birth certificate is one of the most important personal documents a person can have; it confirms the fact of their birth and contains basic information about the individual and their parents. This document accompanies a person throughout their entire life and serves as the foundation for obtaining many other documents and services.In this article, we will take a detailed look at what a birth certificate is, how to obtain it, how to replace it if lost, and what legal aspects are associated with it.What Is a Birth CertificateA birth certificate is an official government document issued by civil registry ...

The identification code (officially known as the taxpayer identification number, or RNOKPP, commonly referred to as the IPN) is a unique ten-digit number assigned to every individual in Ukraine once and retained for life. It is required to open a bank account, execute real estate transactions, receive social benefits, secure formal employment, and for dozens of other legally significant situations.Let’s review all the current methods for obtaining it in 2026.Method 1. For newborns — upon registration of birth at the Civil Registry OfficeA child is entitled to receive an identification code from the moment of birth. This can be arranged ...