passport of a citizen of Ukraine applying for the first time is issued no later than 20 working days from the day of submission of the completed application questionnaires. 7. The following information is included in the passport of a citizen of Ukraine: 1) name of the state; 2) title of the document; 3) name of the individual; 4) sex of the individual; 5) citizenship of the individual; 6) date of birth of the individual; 7) unique reference number of the Register; 8) number of the document; 9) expiration date; 10) date of issuance; 11) authority providing the document to the applicant (its code); 12) place of birth of the applicant; 13) digital image of the face of the applicant; 14) digital signature of the applicant; 15) tax code of the applicant. 8. The passport of a citizen of Ukraine includes records in the Ukrainian and English languages and the written statement that “This passport of a citizen of Ukraine is the property of Ukraine”. 9. The electronic contactless chip in the passport of a citizen of Ukraine above 18 years old records the passport holder’s digital signature by means of a procedure approved by the Government of Ukraine. Law of Ukraine on Freedom of Movement and Free Choice of Place of Residence in Ukraine110 Article 2: Freedom of movement and free choice of residence in Ukraine Citizens of Ukraine, as well as foreigners and stateless persons who legally reside in Ukraine, are guaranteed the freedom of movement and choice of residence on its territory, except for limitations as prescribed by law. Registration of the place of residence, or of a person’s permanent residency, or of a person’s absence can in no way be a condition for the realization of the rights and freedoms established by the Constitution, the laws or the international treaties of Ukraine, nor can it be a reason for their limitation. Article 3: Definitions Place of stay – the administrative unit where an individual resides less than six months a year; Place of residence – accommodation situated in the territory of the administrative unit where a person lives, and/or specialized social institutions, social services and social protection institutions or military units; A person – a natural person; 110 Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, “Law of Ukraine on Freedom of Movement and Free Choice of Place of Residence in Ukraine”, 11 December 2003, <http://zakon3.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1382-15>. English translation is available at: <http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/7120>. 48

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