For detailed information on the documents required to cross the border, the procedure for crossing, checkpoints and the categories of citizens who are allowed to travel outside Ukraine, please see the link of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

You can get help through the chatbot here.

- In addition to the chatbot, citizens can also contact the call centre at +38 (044) 224-57-20.

- The SBGS hotline is 1598.

According to the rules that apply to dogs, cats, ferrets and others, it is necessary to have a numbered veterinary passport of an international standard, which must contain

• a mark on comprehensive vaccination against viral diseases: the last vaccination must be carried out no later than 30 days and no earlier than 12 months before the date of departure
• a photo of the animal before it reaches the age of 12 months
• a chipping mark indicating the date of chipping and the location of the microchip
• a mark of vaccination against rabies (name of the vaccine, signature, seal, date)
• information on treatment against ecto- and endoparasites (fleas and worms)

Also:

• chipping or titration prior to rabies vaccination and obtaining a certificate; the microchip implanted under the animal's skin must comply with ISO 11784, ISO 11785 standards
• an international veterinary certificate for an animal transported through the EU for non-commercial purposes
• a certificate stating that the animal is not of breeding value

If you have any additional questions, we recommend that you contact the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine:

- dovira@dpsu.gov.ua

- +38 044 527 63 63 (for calls from abroad), 1598 (for calls within Ukraine)

Detailed information on the rules for crossing the border with animals by country

With a valid Ukrainian passport you can stay for 90 days in the Schenghen zone. For example, if you stayed for 30 days in Germany before coming to France you can only stay for 60 more days in France without further action required.
If you need to stay in France for more than 90 days the fastest and recommended way is to obtain temporary protection that grants you a residence permit for 6 months (can be extended) and access to free healthcare and social security services.
If you are in the EU without a visa and your stay is approaching 90 days, you need to register at the nearest prefecture as soon as possible to obtain a temporary residence permit (APS) valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
In each case, you must contact the prefecture of the department of residence. More information at visitukraine.today .

Please note that Ukrainians staying in France for longer than 6 months must renew their right to temporary protection. More details at the link .

The EU migration calculator helps to calculate the number of days of stay in EU countries for those who do not apply for temporary protection.

If you're less than 18 years old and don't have a legal representative in France you're classified as an unaccompanied foreign minor ("mineurs non accompagnés" or "MNA"). You can benefit from the special child protection measures. France then has the obligation to protect you until you reach adulthood (18 years old), even if you have not made an asylum application. As an unaccompanied minor, you have the right to make an asylum request. However, we usually advise unaccompanied minors to first start by requesting child protection from the ASE (Aide sociale à l’enfance) of the department where you live through the police.

Upon arrival in France you have to go to a commissariat, or a police department. In large cities commissariats are open 24/7. The police will provide you food and call social services. The social services will direct you to mission mineurs non accompagnés (MMNA) - social centers for teenagers, where you will be accommodated.
You will be assigned a social worker to register you at a school or a college. You can find out more about your rights at this link .

More information at gisti.org .

Ukrainians who found asylum in France can apply for temporary protection status. This can be done in a special center without prior appointment. However, this status must be renewed at another institution.

Where to get temporary protection status for the first time?

Address of the center: Paris Event Center 20, Avenue de la Porte de la Villette – 75019 Paris

Please pay attention to the fact that previously temporary protection had to be issued at a different address.

In smaller towns you have to go to the closest Prefecture (see the map ).

How to renew temporary protection?

Temporary protection status is granted in France for six months. After the expiration date, it must be extended at the reception center for foreigners in Paris or at the prefecture at the place of residence, if the Ukrainian lives in another city in France.

Address in Paris: Center de Réception des Etrangers (CRE) 42, Rue Charcot – 75013 Paris. The center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

No prior appointment is required, but in case of many visitors, a staff member may ask you to come on another day.

When to apply for renewal of status?

You need to come to the CRE center no earlier than three weeks and no later than three days before the status expires.

Necessary documents for obtaining and renewing the status of temporary protection

While planning a visit to the center, be sure to prepare the following documents:

• 2 photos 3.5x4.5 cm;
• Hard copy of your passport;
• Confirmation of the address where you live.

Please note! If you are hosted by an individual, you must provide the following documents:

• A letter confirming the fact of residence from the homeowner;
• Passport of a French citizen or other proof of legal residence in the country;
• Receipt for rent or utility services payment, dated no more than three months.

More information can be found on the French Ministry of the Interior website .

When to apply for extension of temporary protection status in France?

From three weeks to three days - it is during this period before the expiration of the status that you need to submit an application for its extension.

Pay attention! You should not extend your status before this period, because the prefecture will not consider your request. If you submit an application later than three days before it ends, the renewal of social rights will most likely be delayed.

Can I apply for status extension online?

Yes, you can apply online using this link .

Importantly! Each family member must fill out a separate form.

After filling out, you will receive an invitation to the prefecture. During the visit, the old document will be exchanged for a new one and an OFII application form will be issued, according to which you will continue to receive assistance.

You can find the prefecture by your place of residence on the interactive map .

What documents are required to extend temporary protection in France?

Before filling out the form on the website, prepare:

• Passport;
• a document confirming your marital status;
• housing rental agreement or other document confirming its existence;
• a document justifying the development of your situation;
• preliminary temporary residence permit.

In order to issue a foreign passport, you need to contact the Ukrainian Embassy .

A foreign passport is issued to a person who has reached the age of 16 on the basis of an application-questionnaire submitted by him personally. At the same time, the issuance of a foreign passport to a person who has been recognized by the court as having limited legal capacity or incapacity is carried out on the basis of an application-questionnaire of the guardian or other legal representative.

The following are attached to the application:

• previous passport to be exchanged (if the passport is not issued for the first time);
• internal passport in the form of a booklet (if available);
• or ID card (if available);
• a document confirming permanent residence or temporary stay abroad (if available);
• certificate of registration of the place of residence in Ukraine / certificate of registration of the place of residence of a temporarily displaced person (if available);
• a certificate of assignment of the registration number of the taxpayer's registration card (RNOKPP; if available).

In case of loss or theft of the previous passport, a document (report, certificate, etc.) issued by the competent authority of the state in which the passport was lost or stolen is attached to the application, confirming the fact of the owner's application regarding its loss or theft. Such a document is submitted without legalization and translation into Ukrainian.

In the case of issuing a passport in connection with a change in personal data (surname and/or first name), a document confirming such a change (marriage certificate, divorce certificate, court decision, etc.) is attached to the application. When issuing a foreign passport with a new surname and/or first name, the "domestic" passport (ID card) must be reissued.

In the event that the applicant has not previously been issued with an identity document, confirming Ukrainian citizenship and/or granting the right to leave Ukraine and enter Ukraine, a certificate of registration of the person as a citizen of Ukraine is provided (with the exception of cases when the person's parents at the time of his were citizens of Ukraine at birth).

You can register the birth of a child only at the consulate. There, the determination of his origin and the assignment of his surname, first name, and patronymic are carried out.

The application for registration must be submitted immediately, but no later than one month after the birth of the child, and in the case of a stillborn child - no later than three days.

The registration process takes place at the place of birth or at the place of residence of the child's parents or one of them (with a written application). At the same time, in case of illness, death of the parents or for other reasons it is impossible to register the birth - the application can be submitted by relatives or other persons authorized by the representative of the health care institution in which the child was born or is currently.

What is required for registration?

• a document from a medical institution about the birth of a child, passports certifying the identity of the parents;
• application (written or addressed orally) to enter information about the father.

Registration is free, and based on its results, parents are issued a birth certificate.

How to return to the homeland with a child born in the France?

In order for Ukrainians to return home with a child born in the France, they must have with them:

• a document certifying his identity;
• a child's birth certificate issued by a consular institution.

Is the status of a citizen of Ukraine preserved during the birth of a child in the France?

A newborn Ukrainian in the France retains the status of a citizen of Ukraine. Data on citizenship and nationality in the act record of birth and certificate are not filled in, which is why a corresponding entry is made in the column "For marks".

In addition, a person whose parents or one of his parents were citizens of Ukraine at the time of his birth is a citizen of Ukraine. The place of birth of the baby does not affect the possibility of him acquiring Ukrainian citizenship.

The rules for obtaining citizenship in France for children are quite complex, but parents do not have to have residency. A child born in the country can acquire citizenship after reaching the age of 13. At the same time, she has to live most of her life in the country.

There are several steps involved in the process of body repatriation from abroad to Ukraine:

1. Notify the authorities.

The first step of body repatriation from abroad to Ukraine is to contact the local authorities in France, so you can register the death. Ukrainian embassy should also be able to help you in the process of registering the death abroad.

2. Arrange the correct documents.

You’ll need to have all the right paperwork before you can repatriate your loved one home from abroad to Ukraine. If you are repatriating a body to Ukraine for burial or cremation, the documents you will need include:

• Death Certificate.
• Certificate or Affidavit from the local health authorities stating that the cause of death of the individual to be shipped to Ukraine was not a communicable disease or infections.
• A Document about the absence of any excessive objects inside the casket or urn with the ashes.
• The Certificate of Cremation issued be the Funeral home or Cremation office.

All the mentioned documents should be authenticated, legalized and translated into Ukrainian by the certified translator. The originals of abovementioned documents and notarized translations, must accompany the casket containing the deceased, or urn with ashes, to Ukraine.

The passport of the deceased person should be sent to the Embassy of Ukraine along with a notarized and authenticated copy of the Certificate of Death, and a translation from French to Ukrainian. The Embassy is to make correspondent procedures with the passport and can forward it back if it is required to accompany the casket containing the deceased, or urn with ashes, to Ukraine.

The Embassy is to be informed of the date, time, and the place of delivery of the casket containing the deceased, or urn with ashes, to Ukraine. Only the next of kin relatives of the deceased, or persons correspondingly authorized by them, can receive the casket or urn.

3. Transport the deceased to Ukraine.

The casket containing the body, or urn with ashes, must be sealed by the Funeral Home. There are no strict requirements with respect to the urn with ashes; however, the body should be transported in a metal casket, made of zinc-plated steel or tinplate not more than 0,4 thick.

For the air cargo transportation, it is necessary to specify a cemetery in Ukraine as well as Ukrainian Funeral Home which will take care of the casket, or the urn with ashes, in Ukraine. Both are a subject of private choice by the relatives or friends of the deceased person. Source .