Expulsion (deportation) of foreigners from Ukraine

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Due to the influx of foreigners from disadvantaged non-CIS countries, the number of violators among them is growing. In relation to such persons, state authorities may take decisions on deportation from Ukraine.

Expulsion of foreigners is possible for administrative offenses and criminal offenses:

• absence of a residence permit;
• violation of the order of movement; violation of the order of registration;
• staying in Ukraine after the end of the authorized period of stay.

The consequences of expulsion of foreign citizens are sad: it is a complication of doing business, and complication of family relations. In some cases it is possible to mitigate the punishment, if you immediately seek legal assistance.

What does the law on expulsion of foreign citizens from Ukraine say?

The central executive authority, state border protection authorities or the SBU may only on the basis of a ruling of the Administrative Court issued at their suit, forcibly expel a foreigner or stateless person from Ukraine if he/she has not complied with the decision on forced return.

A claim for forced expulsion shall not be filed in respect of foreigners and stateless persons whose grounds for forced expulsion are discovered at checkpoints during their departure from Ukraine. Such foreigners and stateless persons are prohibited further entry into Ukraine for a period of five years.

The decision of the SMS authorities, state border protection authorities and SBU authorities on forced return may be appealed in court.

The court decision on forced expulsion of a foreigner may be appealed in the manner prescribed by law, including appeal and cassation.

After announcing to the alien the decision on forced return, the officials shall inquire from the alien whether he/she intends to appeal against the decision. If the alien expresses his/her intention to appeal against the decision, the legal aid center is immediately informed, unless the alien has independently concluded an agreement with a lawyer.

Foreigners and stateless persons who do not have legal grounds for staying on the territory of Ukraine are subject to return, and if the decision to return is not implemented - deportation from Ukraine. They are placed in temporary holding facilities for foreigners and stateless persons for not more than 12 months. The court decision on forced expulsion of a foreigner or stateless person is implemented by the central executive authority, and in respect of foreigners and stateless persons detained within the controlled border areas the responsibility for implementation lies with the state border protection authorities.

Services of Legal Solutions for foreigners

We provide legal assistance regardless of your country of origin:

• advising on issues related to the stay of foreigners on the territory of Ukraine;
• we explain the grounds for obtaining documents for long-term stay on the territory of Ukraine;
• we teach you how to communicate correctly with the employees of the State Migration Service;
• we receive explanations for you from the SMS and other state bodies on the issues of your stay on the territory of Ukraine;
• instruct you on how to reduce the consequences of violating the rules of stay in Ukraine;
• provide legal assistance in drafting an appeal against the decision on deportation from Ukraine, participate in court hearings as your defense counsel;
• visit you during detention in order to develop a legal position on representation of your interests before state authorities;
• advise you on extending the period of your stay in Ukraine.

Our many years of experience and professional cooperation with state authorities allow us to apply professional knowledge, protect the rights and interests of foreign citizens on the territory of Ukraine.

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• call the listed phone numbers;
• write to the e-mail address
• ask a question to a specialist via chatbot.

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