Appealing a refusal to grant citizenship

 YOUR GOAL

Your goal — to obtain Ukrainian citizenship

Obtaining Ukrainian citizenship is not just a legal formality, but a key step toward stability, confidence in the future, and the full realization of your rights. However, even with all the required documents, the State Migration Service (SMS) may refuse to grant citizenship — sometimes without clear reasons or due to minor formal errors.

Most common reasons for refusal:

• submitted documents do not meet legal requirements;
• errors or contradictory data in government registers;
• unconfirmed residence or income source in Ukraine;
• suspicion of dual citizenship or unresolved migration status;
• formal refusal without a clear explanation from the SMS.

A refusal to grant citizenship is not a sentence. In most cases, it can be appealed through an administrative court or in a pre-trial procedure. The key is to prepare the application properly, collect evidence, and act professionally.

Do not risk your right to citizenship. One professional step with us — and you will receive your Ukrainian passport confidently and lawfully.

 OUR OFFER

When you receive a refusal to obtain Ukrainian citizenship, the main thing is to act quickly, wisely, and within the law.

Independent attempts to fix the situation often drag on due to formal replies or lack of legal arguments. In such cases, professional legal support is your key to success.

Our experts provide full legal support for all procedures related to citizenship refusals — both at the pre-trial stage and in court. We assist at every step:

• Analysis of the refusal reasons — we carefully check all grounds cited by the SMS and assess their legality.
• Preparation of a pre-trial appeal — we draft legally substantiated statements and requests to increase your chances of success without court involvement.
• Collection and organization of evidence — we help obtain documents proving residence, income, and other essential facts.
• Judicial appeal — we prepare a lawsuit to the administrative court, represent the client’s interests, and ensure a lawful ruling.
• Execution of the court decision — we oversee the process of granting citizenship and issuing the passport.

We don’t just submit documents — we build a legal position that convincingly proves your right to Ukrainian citizenship.

Advantages of working with Eurovector Law Firm:

• proven experience in successful citizenship appeal cases;
• personalized strategy for each client — no templates;
• in-depth knowledge of Ukrainian law and SMS practices;
• complete confidentiality and full “turnkey” support.

We work for results — from the first consultation to obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.

 CASE STUDY — CITIZENSHIP WITHOUT COURT

Situation: A foreign citizen who had lived in Ukraine for over 10 years on a permanent residence permit received a refusal to obtain Ukrainian citizenship due to alleged “insufficient proof of income.”

Problem: The client provided all the certificates, but some were issued by a foreign company without an apostille, which led to a formal refusal from the SMS.

Our solution: The lawyers of Eurovector Law Firm prepared an official appeal with notarized translations of financial documents and an attorney’s request to clarify income criteria. After an additional review, the SMS recognized the refusal as erroneous and re-accepted the application.

Result: Within 30 days, the refusal decision was canceled, and the client obtained Ukrainian citizenship without court involvement.

Conclusion: In most such cases, a well-prepared legal appeal can resolve the issue before court — if handled professionally and on time.

 CASE STUDY — COURT APPEAL

Situation: A man who had lived in Ukraine for over 20 years received a refusal of citizenship due to the lack of official data about his previous nationality.

Problem: The SMS ignored certificates issued by another country and effectively declared the person “stateless,” preventing him from obtaining a passport or official employment.

Our solution: The Eurovector team filed an administrative court lawsuit proving the illegality of the refusal. The materials included proof of residence, copies of SMS correspondence, and confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Result: The court recognized the SMS decision as unlawful and ordered the granting of Ukrainian citizenship. Three weeks later, the client received his passport.

Conclusion: Court appeal is an effective legal tool when administrative remedies are exhausted. Professional legal assistance ensures the protection of citizenship rights even in complex cases.

 DOCUMENTS

Documents required for obtaining citizenship without court proceedings

The list of documents depends on the grounds for obtaining citizenship and other migration circumstances of the foreign national. It is provided after a preliminary consultation with a migration specialist.

Documents required for obtaining citizenship through the court

The complete set of documents is determined individually for each case and prepared together with our lawyers.

Don’t risk refusal or delays in obtaining citizenship!

Professional document preparation ensures a fast and lawful registration of your rights. Our legal team checks all forms, confirms the validity of the grounds, and submits documents in a way that prevents rejection or re-submission.

 PRICE

Appealing a Refusal to Grant Citizenship - Terms and Service Fees

We guarantee the final result — Obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.

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