We are talking about one of the German federal states, where about 20,000 Ukrainian men of mobilisation age live. Find out where the new rules have been introduced and how the authorities suggest that such persons obtain documents

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Ukrainian men will no longer be able to obtain documents for travelling abroad in the German state of Hesse. This is reported by DW.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of Hesse provided an official response to the request of the parliamentary faction of the right-populist party "Alternative for Germany" on 31 July.

It said that Hesse's foreign affairs offices will not issue Ukrainian men of mobilisation age with German certificates replacing documents for travel abroad.

"They are able to go to Ukraine to obtain a passport and military service," - stated in the message.

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It is known that in Hesse lives about 20 thousand Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 years. The ministry also added that encouraging men to return to Ukraine and participate in the defence against russian aggression is "understandable interests of Ukraine".

German travel documents can serve as a substitute for foreign passports and are issued to foreigners in exceptional cases. These documents are granted to individuals who can prove that they cannot obtain or do not have passports. Each such decision is considered and made individually.

By the way, lawyers from Visit Ukraine are always ready to help citizens with migration issues of any complexity. Unique individual approach of professionals will help to deal with all the pitfalls in this difficult topic. You can order a consultation of a specialist at this link.

We remind you! Currently, there is a significant number of migrants from Ukrainian lands in Germany. Since it is impossible to settle them in any city of the country, a list of regions where citizens from Ukraine can be accepted has been created. Up-to-date information about the so-called "camps for migrants" as of August 2024 read in our material.

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Ihor Usyk is the Head of Legal Department at Visit Ukraine

On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can get legal advice on migration law. Our lawyers will answer all your questions and, if necessary, help you collect, submit and receive the documents you need. You can order a specialist consultation or full legal support by following this link.