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

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.

It is recommended to contact the Finnish Immigration Service. A person who is under the age of 18 and who has arrived in Finland alone will be accommodated in a group home or a supported housing unit.

Please check the document of the Finnish Immigration Service Children who have fled Ukraine: You can get help in Finland .

When crossing the border, it is advisable to immediately contact the border service to apply for Temporary Protection or Asylum. Border guards will help you with everything. If you are already in the country, you need to contact the police.

1. Take pictures. It is advisable to do this before visiting the police station, as not all stations will be able to take your picture.
2. Come to the police station indicated here .
3. Fill out the application form for Temporary Protection or Asylum. You will also be fingerprinted and your passport will be taken for scanning.
4. The police must issue a document confirming that you have applied for Temporary Protection or Asylum. You need this document in order to get accommodation from the reception center (reception center).
5. You will be directed to the reception center, where you will be registered, provided with housing, as well as social, medical and financial assistance.

Detailed instructions on how to apply for registration online.

Ukrainian immigrants in Finland who plan to stay here for an indefinite period can apply for the residence permit in this country.

What does permanent registration provide?

• you get the same rights, services and obligations as those who permanently reside in Finland;
• permanent registration does not affect your citizenship or rights in Ukraine, nor is it an obstacle if you later wish to return to Ukraine.

You can apply to the Agency for Digital Information and Population Registration if you meet the following conditions:

• you lived in Finland for a year;
• you have a residence permit based on temporary protection, valid for at least one year;
• you have a Finnish personal identification number.

Explanation of the second point: for example, you applied for a permit on the basis of temporary protection on May 5, 2022. You can apply for a permanent residence permit in the municipality of residence no earlier than May 5, 2023.

If you do not have a personal identification number, you can apply for one at your immigration reception center. From there, the application will be sent to the Digital Information Agency. Or you can visit the Agency yourself.

Applications for permanent residency can be submitted on the dvv.fi website from March 1, 2023.

If you are working or studying, you can also apply for permanent residence if you have:

• a residence permit based on temporary protection, valid for at least one year and a permanent place of work lasting at least 2 years or a place of study;
• family member who has a permanent residence permit in the municipality of residence in Finland.

You can travel to Ukraine if you have been granted a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection. There are no limitations on the duration of your visit.

If you are waiting for a decision on your temporary protection application, see here .

Please note that travelling abroad may affect your right to receive reception allowance. If you apply for reception allowance and intend to travel outside Finland, inform your reception centre of your trip.

Yes, you can move around the country freely. If you have been granted a residence permit based on the temporary protection in Finland, you can only travel in the Schengen countries without a visa. If you travel to any other countries outside the Schengen countries, you may need a visa. Check if you need a visa with an embassy or a consulate of the country in question.

If you are going leave Finland but intend to come back soon, you need to inform your reception centre of your travel intentions. Send them the following information:

• when you intend to leave Finland and how long you intend to stay outside Finland
• the date on which you will return to Finland, if known.

Include in your statement:

• your first and last name
• your Finnish Immigration Service customer number.

Send the statement to your own reception centre. You will find the contact information of reception centres on the page Reception centres .

Please note that if you have also applied for asylum and you leave Finland, even for a short time, the Finnish Immigration Service will issue an expiry decision on your asylum application.

You must also notify Migri in advance. Write to them at migri@migri.fi via securemail.migri.fi and indicate:

• Your full name.
• Migri customer number (customer number).
• That you will return to Finland and do not want your application to be rejected/cancelled.

You can apply but the Finnish Immigration Service will suspend the processing of your asylum application for as long as the residence permit you have been issued on the basis of temporary protection is valid. Note, additionally, that this is a more difficult process that would prevent you from returning to Ukraine while you are considered a refugee.

You can apply for asylum at any border crossing with the authorities. Asylum can be granted if you have a well-founded fear of being persecuted in your home county or your country of permanent residence because of your origin, religion, nationality, membership in a certain social group or political opinions. Another requirement is that you cannot rely on the protection of the authorities of your home country or country of permanent residence because of the persecution you fear.

For more information about applying for asylum, see here .

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 Finland?

In order for Ukrainians to return home with a child born in the Finland, 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 Finland?

A newborn Ukrainian in the Finland 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.

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).

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 Finland, 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 Finnish 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 .