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Foreigners who took part in the Anti-Terrorist Operation, performed tasks to repel the armed aggression of the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, or joined the defence of Ukraine during the full-scale war, have the right to obtain the status of combatant.
Procedure for Obtaining Combatant Status
For foreigners of all Defence Forces, except the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the procedure is as follows:

  • • The application may be submitted by the military personnel themselves or by the commander of the unit to which they belong. The application, together with documents, must be submitted to the Ministry for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine: by post, through an Administrative Service Centre, or to the official email dpi@mva.gov.ua 
  • • Certificates in forms No. 1, No. 4, or No. 6 of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 413 must be attached to the application. If they are missing, the Ministry for Veterans Affairs will officially request the competent authorities to provide the required documents (response is received within 15 days). Templates of the application and certificates are provided at the end of this document.
  • • The decision is made by the interdepartmental commission of the Ministry for Veterans Affairs. Notification of granting or refusal of combatant status is sent to the email or postal address indicated in the application. If the documents were submitted by the unit commander, the notification is sent to them. In case of a positive decision, a combatant’s certificate is issued. If refused, the application may be resubmitted after the reasons are corrected.
    • For foreigners serving in the intelligence body of the Ministry of Defence, the same procedure applies as for Ukrainian military personnel. Notably:
  • 1. A report must be submitted to the immediate commander requesting the Certificate of Direct Participation in Combat, and the applicant must wait for receipt of the certificate (Form 6).
  • 2. Together with the unit’s personnel office, the applicant must prepare a package of documents: an application for status, the certificate of direct participation (form 6), consent for processing of personal data, a copy of the passport and tax ID, and two colour photos sized 3×4 cm (face covering 65-70% of the photo).
  • 3. The most common method of submission is through the personnel office of the unit. The office prepares the package and forwards it to the relevant commission, which must make a decision within one month (in practice, the process takes longer during martial law).
    • If an injury received during combat participation leads to disability, the military personnel have the right to obtain the status of a person with disability resulting from war.
    The application may only be submitted personally by the military personnel to the Ministry for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine – by post, through an Administrative Service Centre, or by email to dpi@mva.gov.ua.
    It is necessary to provide medical documents (the conclusion of an expert commission or a certificate of the Medical-Social Expert Commission (MSEC)), as well as documents confirming participation in combat (certificates in forms No. 1, No. 4, or No. 6 of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 413). If they are missing, the Ministry for Veterans Affairs officially requests the competent authorities to provide the required documents (response is received within 15 days). Templates of the application and certificates are provided at the end of this document.
    The decision is made by the inter-agency commission, after which, in case of a positive decision, the applicant receives the relevant certificate. In the event of refusal, there is also the option to reapply.
    It is recommended to contact the Central Directorate for Protection of the Rights of Military Personnel of the Ministry of Defence. They assist in obtaining the necessary documents.Email: mpd@post.mil.gov.ua. 
    The request must indicate:

  • • full name of the applicant (or the name of the institution submitting on behalf of the military personnel or their family),
  • • contact details for feedback,
  • • the subject of the matter,
  • • a specific request,
  • • documents confirming the authority of the applicant, if the request is submitted on behalf of the military personnel by another person,
  • • evidence of violation (if available).

    • Anonymous requests are not considered.
    Among the benefits provided to persons with combatant status are:

  • • free access to medicines (to be requested from a hospital),
  • • free medical examination once a year,
  • • free dental prosthetics (to be requested from a hospital),
  • • free ride on municipal public transport,
  • • railway travel: combatants are entitled to a return train ticket with a 50% discount once per year. The ticket must be obtained at ticket offices in exchange for a voucher issued by the unit. Such a ticket can also be arranged through the Army+ app.

    • It should be noted that most benefits for combatants are only available to those with registered residence in Ukraine.
    In practice, the most common benefit among foreigners is free use of public transport.
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