Can a foreigner or a stateless person be registered as an IDP in Ukraine?

Yes, foreigners and stateless persons can be registered as internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine under certain conditions.

According to Ukrainian legislation, IDPs are citizens of Ukraine, foreigners, or stateless persons who are legally present in Ukraine and have the right to permanent residence in the country. They have been forced to leave or abandon their place of residence due to or in order to avoid the negative consequences of armed conflict, temporary occupation, violence, human rights violations, or natural disasters.

Conditions for registering foreigners and stateless persons as IDPs:

1. Legal grounds for staying in Ukraine: The person must have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine.
2. Displacement from dangerous areas: The person must have left their place of residence due to armed conflict, temporary occupation, or other mentioned circumstances.

Registration procedure:

• Where to apply: The local social protection authority at the place of actual residence.
• Required documents:
• Application for registration as an IDP.
• A document confirming identity and the legality of stay in Ukraine (e.g., residence permit).
• Documents confirming the fact of residence in the area from which the person was displaced.