What your border paperwork includes
- Leaving and entering Ukraine with minors, powers of attorney for an accompanying adult
- Customs rules on entry into Ukraine and into the Republic of Moldova
- Ukrainian visas for foreign nationals
- Obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine
Travelling with a child who, on paper, is not yours is a common border problem. The documents are simple to prepare in advance: powers of attorney for an adult accompanying minors leaving or entering Ukraine. Also covered: customs rules on entry into Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian visas for foreign nationals and a residence permit in Ukraine.
How we prepare papers for the Ukrainian border
In Ukraine we work with partner lawyers, mostly remotely: many matters can be resolved without leaving Moldova. If a trip is unavoidable, a lawyer can go with you. If you need to be there in person, we tell you at the first consultation, before any payment.
From consultation to finished documents: 4 steps
- 01 Free consultation What is needed, whether you must go to Ukraine, what it costs — within 1 business day.
- 02 Preparing documents Applications, powers of attorney, translations — we prepare it all.
- 03 Filing and follow-up We file for you or, if you must attend in person, prepare you for the visit. We track the status and answer requests.
- 04 The result You collect your documents at the Chișinău office.
Questions about your border paperwork
How do I cross the Ukrainian border with a child who, on paper, is not mine?
Prepare the documents in advance: a power of attorney for the adult accompanying the minor out of or into Ukraine. We prepare it for you.
Can you help with customs at the Ukraine–Moldova border?
Yes, customs rules on entry into Ukraine and into Moldova are part of this service.
Do you help foreigners with a Ukrainian visa or residence permit?
Yes: Ukrainian visas for foreign nationals and a residence permit in Ukraine are covered here too.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. The initial consultation is free: we tell you what needs to be done in your case.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
You get the price and timing within one business day of the consultation, before any work starts.
Do I have to travel to Ukraine?
Usually not: we work with partner lawyers in Ukraine, mostly remotely. If you do need to be there, we tell you at the first consultation, before any payment.