The law on multiple citizenship has been signed by the President.

Ukraine Officially Allows Multiple Citizenship: What the New Law Changes

On July 15, 2025, the President of Ukraine signed a landmark law, for the first time allowing Ukrainians to hold citizenship in two or more countries. The initiative aims to unite Ukraine’s global diaspora and clarify the status of millions with foreign passports.

Key points of the law:

• Recognition of simultaneous citizenship of Ukraine and other countries, provided the second country is on a government-approved list (EU membership and sanctions against Russia considered).
• Ukrainians can now officially obtain second citizenship without losing their Ukrainian passport.
• Foreign nationals from approved countries may acquire Ukrainian citizenship through a simplified process.
• Special provisions mean Ukrainian citizens abroad (children, spouses of foreigners, those who receive second citizenship automatically) need not fear losing their Ukrainian citizenship.

How the list is chosen:

The Cabinet considers EU membership, support for sanctions against Russia, and absence of security risks.

The list is not finalized, but is expected to include most of the EU, USA, Canada, Japan, and Ukraine’s main allies.

Opportunities:

• Ukrainians abroad are protected from losing their Ukrainian passport.
• Friendly foreign nationals enjoy a fast-track path to citizenship.
• Citizens of the aggressor state are excluded (they must renounce their citizenship).

Practical changes:

• Millions of Ukrainians gain legal protection for holding dual citizenship.
• Ukraine joins 130+ countries globally with similar laws.
• The law helps reinforce ties with the diaspora.

  Attorney at Law, WINNER Legal Company — Ihor Yasko