Ukrainian citizens with a second passport may be denied exit from the country.

Odessa lawyer Alexey Shalaru exclusively shared this information with journalists from Novini.LIVE.

What is the reason

According to him, this issue is governed by unwritten directives, which creates room for subjective decisions.

"Currently, there is an unwritten directive: if a person is a citizen of Ukraine and holds second citizenship, they may be denied exit. It is important to note that legally, such a person is still considered a citizen of Ukraine, and this serves as grounds for refusal to leave", the lawyer explains.

He also adds that in the event of an official refusal, border guards issue a written document, based on which the citizen can appeal to the appropriate state authorities or court. However, he notes that the appeal process can take months.

"Appealing to court can take from three months to a year if the case goes to appeal. And our courts are currently very overloaded, simply lacking manpower", Alexey Shalaru adds.

It is worth mentioning that many people today are forced to renounce their Ukrainian citizenship. This is especially true for those who have been living abroad for an extended period. To do this, one must submit the appropriate application to the authorities that issued the passport or to the embassy if the individual is abroad. However, even with such documents, the final decision regarding leaving the country is made on a case-by-case basis.

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