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.
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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;
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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>.
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