The Foreign Ministry responded to information about “permits” for the departure of Ukrainians

Current legislation does not establish additional restrictions on the departure of Ukrainian citizens abroad, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ukrainian authorities did not restrict the departure of Ukrainians abroad. The information on restrictions related only to control points that were temporarily out of service. On Sunday May 10, UNIAN reports with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

“Current legislation does not establish additional restrictions on the departure of Ukrainian citizens abroad. In the context of counteracting the spread of the coronavirus epidemic in Ukraine, the government decided to close certain checkpoints across the state border, in particular for air traffic, “the statement said.

In this context, it is noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed foreign diplomatic missions in Ukraine about checkpoints across the state border that are temporarily not working.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not give other information about the restriction on traveling abroad or the need to obtain permits from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for the departure of citizens of Ukraine, particularly those who have a residence permit abroad. “the diplomats assured.

Earlier, the British embassy said that the Ukrainian authorities imposed a ban on the departure of its citizens without separate permission from the Foreign Ministry. Only citizens entitled to permanent residence abroad can leave Ukraine, British diplomats said.

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