Peculiarities of crossing the border by men accompanying a person with a disability. Documents are required for such a crossing.

Categories of men who can cross the border under escort:

1. Accompanying a wife from among persons with disabilities:

• The spouse has no other able-bodied persons obliged to support her.

2. Accompanying one of the parents of the husband or wife from among persons with disabilities of group I or II:

• Provided that such persons do not have other able-bodied persons obliged to support them.

3. Accompanying a person with a disability of group I or II:

• The spouse provides full-time care for this person.

4. Accompanying a child with a disability:

• A minor child with a disability.
• An adult child with a disability of group I or II.
• Provided that the man is a parent, guardian, custodian, foster parent or foster parent.

5. Accompanying a person with a disability recognized by a court as incapacitated:

• A man is his guardian or a family member (in the absence of a guardian).

Documents required:

1. Documents confirming family ties:

• Marriage certificate.
• Birth certificate.
• Certificate of paternity.

2. Documents confirming the disability of the accompanied person:

• Certificate to the act of examination by the medical and social expert commission (MSEC).
• Pension certificate.
• A document on the appointment of social assistance.

3. Documents confirming the permanent care of the person:

• A document on receiving compensation for care.
• An act of establishing the fact of care.
• The conclusion of a medical institution on the need for constant care.

Required documents:

• Prepare all necessary documents in advance in the form of originals or notarized copies.
• Check with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine for current border crossing requirements.

Recommendations:

• A man accompanying a person with a disability is obliged to return to Ukraine no later than the accompanied person.

Important restrictions:

• Men can travel unaccompanied by the specified persons if these persons are registered with the consulate abroad.
• Additional document: Certificate of registration of the accompanied person with the consulate.