Entering Ukraine as a Ukrainian born, naturalised British citizen
I left Ukraine when I was 8, moved to the UK in 2005.
I was born in Ukraine but permanently reside in the UK, have British Citizenship and a British Passport.
Will I have any problems with going back to Ukraine? I have never had a Ukrainian passport. My mum is convinced there will be problems at the border because Ukraine does not recognise dual citizenship. She is worried that I will not be able to leave Ukraine on my return journey back to the UK. Especially because I am 22, male and have not registered on anything in Ukraine, including military service (as I do not live there). I don’t think I have officially declared that I am a permanent resident in the UK either - but I’m not sure if I have to do that?
Has anyone ever had any problems with traveling there and back? Especially my age. What should I expect?
Edit:
- I gained British Citizenship a few months ago, when I was 21 (before my birthday).
- I do not have a Ukrainian passport at all.
- I had a child travel document but that expired in 2008.
- My birth certificate is Ukrainian.
- Both of my birth parents are Ukrainian and held Ukrainian citizenship when I was born.
- My British Passport lists my birthplace as a Ukrainian city.
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Do British nationals need a visa for Ukraine?
Visas. British Citizen passport holders can enter Ukraine without a visa for visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Ukraine has confirmed that this policy will continue to apply to British citizens until 30 January 2023.Who can enter Ukraine without visa?
Ukrainian government intends to sign reciprocal visa-free deals with the following states in the next five years: China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mauritius, Nauru, Palau, Peru, Samoa, and Solomon Islands.Do Ukrainians need BRP?
As well as your eVisa, you will be issued with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) for use when travelling in and out of the UK. You should always carry your current BRP when travelling internationally, as you will need to show this to the carrier you are travelling with and may be asked to present it at the UK border.What are the requirements to enter Ukraine?
U.S. citizens over 18 who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 must quarantine for 10 days upon entering Ukraine. Self-isolation is not required if you do a PCR or a rapid antigen test within 72 hours of entry and get a negative result.Ukraine invasion: The Brits volunteering to go to Ukraine and fight the Russians
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