What is on the table?
| Draft law | Core proposal | Current status |
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| № 11469 “On amendments to certain laws of Ukraine to ensure the right to acquire and retain citizenship of Ukraine” | Legalises dual and multiple citizenship for Ukrainians (with carve-outs for Russia and other hostile states) | Amendments under review; final vote scheduled for 18 June 2025 |
Key provisions (as they stand today)
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Retention of Ukrainian passport
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Citizens will no longer be required to renounce Ukrainian citizenship when acquiring most foreign passports.
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Security filters
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No dual citizenship will be recognised with countries that occupy Ukrainian territory or are deemed hostile (e.g., Russia).
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Obligations preserved
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Military service, tax, and anti-corruption disclosure duties remain for all Ukrainians, including those holding second passports.
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Diaspora outreach
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Simplified naturalisation for ethnic Ukrainians and their descendants abroad; pathways for large diaspora communities in Canada, the U.S., EU, etc.
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Government view: no “brain drain” risk
“Multiple citizenship will not trigger a mass outflow. On the contrary, it is a tool to tighten links with our 6-million-strong diaspora and encourage returnees for reconstruction,”
Oleksii Chernyshov, Deputy PM for National Unity
Officials argue that post-war rebuilding and economic reforms will attract skills and capital back to Ukraine, while the bill simply removes legal frictions for Ukrainians who already live abroad.
Next steps
| Date | Action |
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| 17 Jun | MPs work through remaining amendments in committee and on the floor |
| 18 Jun | Planned final vote; requires simple majority (226+) |
| July 2025 | If signed by the President, law enters into force after publication; implementing bylaws to follow within 6 months |
Why it matters for investors
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Access to Ukraine’s skilled diaspora talent pool could accelerate labour-market recovery and tech-sector growth.
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Clear rules on citizenship reduce compliance ambiguity for international executives relocating to Ukraine’s post-war projects.
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Signals further alignment with EU practices, supporting Ukraine’s accession narrative.
Stay tuned for the final vote outcome and any last-minute textual changes.
