How can Ukrainians confirm their work experience to receive assistance abroad?

The procedure for confirming employment history in order to receive unemployment benefits is quite popular among Ukrainians who have found themselves outside their home country. Learn more about the procedure for obtaining the necessary documents for Poland, Bulgaria, Latvia and Estonia and the list of required documents

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Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, many Ukrainians have gone abroad in search of safety and work. However, in the event of a job loss abroad, it is necessary to confirm the insurance (employment) record in order to receive unemployment benefits.

The State Employment Center of Ukraine provides explanations on the procedure for obtaining the necessary documentation to confirm the length of service.

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Recognition of insurance period in other countries

Ukraine has international social security agreements with a number of countries, including Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Bulgaria. These agreements provide for the mutual recognition of periods of insurance record, which allows Ukrainians to apply for unemployment benefits in these countries.

The main document confirming the insurance period is a certificate issued by the competent authority of Ukraine.

How to confirm the insurance period in Poland

In order to receive unemployment benefits in Poland, you need to provide the local employment office with the UA/PL form “Certificate of periods considered for the purpose of granting and paying unemployment benefits”. This document contains information about the person's labor activity in Ukraine.

Proof of work experience for Bulgaria

Citizens of Ukraine who apply for unemployment benefits in Bulgaria must obtain a Certificate of Insurance (Labor) Record in Ukraine (UKR/BG 3). This document is provided by the State Employment Center of Ukraine upon request of the competent authorities of Bulgaria.

If you don't have time to deal with international agreements and requests to government agencies, contact migration lawyers. They will help you prepare all the necessary documents without any hassle so that you can receive your benefits without any problems.

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Procedure for Latvia and Estonia

Cases of confirmation of insurance period for Latvia and Estonia are considered individually. The necessary information is provided in response to official requests from the relevant authorities of these countries.

Documents required to obtain a certificate

When submitting a request for confirmation of insurance period, the following documents must be submitted

- Passport of a citizen of Ukraine

- Taxpayer registration number (TIN)

- Information on employment (an extract from the register of insured persons of the Pension Fund of Ukraine or a certified copy of the employment record book)

- Documents on change of surname or name (if necessary)

- Confirmation of the registered place of residence

If the person was engaged in entrepreneurial activity or was on parental leave (from 01.01.2016), it is necessary to additionally provide “Individual information about the insured person” (form OK-7), which is issued free of charge by the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

Where to send the request

A request for a certificate of insurance period can be sent by e-mail: 17@es.dcz.gov.ua.

If you have additional questions, you can contact the hotline of the State Employment Center by calling 0 800 600 288 during business hours or via chat on the official website of the Employment Service.

The procedure for confirming the insurance period for Ukrainians abroad is clear and accessible. Thanks to international agreements, Ukrainian citizens can receive unemployment benefits in countries with which the relevant agreements have been concluded. The main thing is to contact the competent authorities in time, provide the necessary documents and follow the established procedure.

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