Documents required for crossing the border by a student of a foreign university

For women students:

• Female applicants and students of foreign educational institutions have the right to travel abroad without obtaining additional permits.
• Required documents:
• Passport of a citizen of Ukraine for traveling abroad.
• A document confirming your studies at a foreign educational institution: a letter of enrolment or a student ID card.

For male students (18-60 years old):

1. General rule:

• Male students of foreign universities do not have an automatic right to leave during martial law just because they are studying.

2. There are exceptions when travel is allowed:

• A male student can travel abroad if:
• The study started before the introduction of martial law.
• He/she belongs to the categories exempted from mobilization (e.g., a person with a disability).
• Has other legal grounds, such as being under the age of 18.

3. Required documents:

• Passport of a citizen of Ukraine for traveling abroad.
• Documents confirming student status:
• Enrolment letter or certificate from the university.
• Documentary evidence that your studies started before martial law (if applicable).
• Military registration documents:
• Military ID card or registration certificate.
• Certificate of deferment from conscription:
• Issued by the military commissariat in accordance with the law.

Recommendation:

Before planning to cross the border, male students should contact the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine to clarify current requirements.