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Hello - I believe most women would still appreciate a cliche if the message was given with utmost sincerity, although having a unique choice of words would show individuality.
"Let us learn from each other as we grow older together, as husband and wife - I love you."
"Davai vchytys' odne v odnoho i zrostaty razom, yak cholovik i druzhyna. - Ya tebe kohayu!"
"Давай вчитись одне в одного і зростати разом, як чоловік і дружина. - Я тебе кохаю!"
These words call attention to a lifelong commitment, as I believe a secure future is something that all women desire.
As a Ukrainian woman, I can tell you that our culture has strong feelings toward family life structure. You may also want to consider expressing your desire to honor the family history, as you have a desire to create you own family history.
Does she speak fluent English?
...interesting poem -
"I would give you the sun, but it is too hot.
I would give you the sky, but it too high.
I would give you my heart, but it is already YOURS!"
"Я подарував би тобі сонце, але воно гаряче.
Я подарував би тобі небо, але воно високо.
Я подарував би тобі своє серце, але воно і так ТВОЄ!"

Hello - a blood test is not required to obtain a marriage license. However if your Ukrainian fiance(e) is planning on emigrating to your home country a full medical examination will be required during application for exit visa.

Hi Grobbo,
We don't give legal advice, but we can at least point out to you that certain laws exist.

According to the "Law on state registration of acts of civil status" - Information about personal data of an individual contained in the record of civil status shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed. ( Law on state registration of acts of civil status - Legislative database of Ukraine).

Also, according to the "Law on access to public information" - Every person has a right to request the information about other persons if it is necessary for promotion and protection of rights and legitimate interest if he/she obtains the court permit to do so. (Law on access to public information - Legislative database of Ukraine)

You may want to seek legal advice on this matter.

Hello Camus,
Yes, if I understand you correctly. When the foreigner marries Ukrainian citizen he/she as well as children may apply for Ukrainian citizenship.

Hello Holly,
Options for traditional Ukrainian gifts can be endless. I have yet to meet Ukrainian who refuses the gift of cash! Jokes aside, some ideas are Ukrainian Embroidery and Ukrainian Icons. Being the one to offer religious icons for church wedding ceremony has honorable status. Holy icons made with amber are extremely popular now.
Of course, knowing what country you are planning to purchase your gift from would make our advice more precise.
Feel free to contact us with any further questions.

Hello Bilen,
We regret the delay in this response. Please become familiar with legal marriage requirements in Ukraine which are described on Registration of Marriage page.
Hope this helps.

Yes, you do need document that states your marital status. You can find full list of required documents on Registration of Marriage page.
We do not refer to dating/marriage agencies.

Hello Essam. You can find the information you seek on Registration of Marriage in Ukraine page. Also, there are a lot of useful information in comment section.

Hi Hadi, you will now need to apply to RAGS for legal marriage registration. There are many steps needed to be performed. Please consider premium content services for more information on Marriage in Ukraine.

Thank you for your kind feedback.
Please read the information of Registration of Marriage in Ukraine page for a full list of documents required for marriage in Ukraine.

Hi Frank. Please refer to Letter of non-Impediment to Marriage page for more information.

Hi Fethi, visa type does not matter as long as you are staying in Ukraine legally for the time of marriage application and marriage registration. Please refer to letter of non impediment to marriage page for more information.

procedure and requirements of marriage registration in Ukraine are described on Registration of Marriage in Ukraine page.

You can find information about process and requirements for registering marriage in Ukraine here.

Please refer to the page Registration of Marriage in Ukraine for the detailed list of documents required for marriage in Ukraine as well as the process. Documents that require apostille should be apostilled in U.S. Notarized Translation to Ukrainian language can be performed in Ukraine.

The list of documents required for marriage registration in Ukraine can be found here.

Check the page Registration of Marriage in Ukraine for detailed information about Ukraine marriage registration.

You can register your marriage in Ukraine. You both will follow the same procedure as Ukrainians follow when registering marriage and you both will need to produce the set of documents that are required from foreigners marrying in Ukraine. Check the page Registration of Marriage in Ukraine for more information.

Hi Tony. Expedited marriage registration is available if you can prove at RAGS that your case requires expedited treatment. For more information about registering marriage in Ukraine visit "Registration of Marriage in Ukraine"

Hi Ayo. Your needs are not clear, but you will need to make arrangements to have valid passport and visa in order to travel to Ukraine for legal marriage registration. For more information, please visit Marriage Registration in Ukraine.

Hello Rafik. In order to obtain Permanent Residency in Ukraine, you have to apply for an immigration permit at the diplomatic mission or Embassy of Ukraine in your country of residence.  Once you receive immigration permit, you'll need to arrive to Ukraine and apply for Permanent Residence permit. I hope this helps to get you started.

Hello Steven. I regret the late reply. You can absolutely get married in Ukraine.  You can find more info about what's required of you on the marriage registration in Ukraine page. If you are still searching for additional information, consider subscribing for Premium Membership.
Best of luck to you -

Hello AnaRoger. Thank you for your kind words. First thing you should do before coming to Ukraine is to properly authenticate your marriage certificate in Hong Kong. Since your marriage was registered in Hong Kong - you can authenticate it with Apostille. Documents from other regions of China will need to be authenticated via Consular legalization.

Your document will need to be translated to Ukrainian before use in Ukraine.  As to the name change - you'll apply at DMS of Ukraine (State Migration Service), former OVIR w/ marriage certificate as a basis for the name change. You'll want to read other comments for more information: register marriage + name change, name change in Ukraine,  recognition of marriage concluded abroad in Ukraine

Hi davybear. Thanks for kind words. It is good to hear things are working out for you.

If you are planning to live in Ukraine long term, you'll need to obtain Immigration Permit and then Permanent Residence permit. Your chances to obtain Immigration Permit will increase after you've registered your marriage legally. So according to the schedule that you described, it would be wise to apply for Immigration Permit right after your marriage registration and while you're still in Ukraine. Application for an Immigration Permit can also serve as a reason for Visa extension. You can learn more about all that was mentioned above in our Visa / Residence Info section.

To answer your last question - you do not have to wait 180 days before you return to Ukraine. Hope this helps.

It is possible. Take a look at these links: Acquiring the citizenship of Ukraine by birth , Acquiring the citizenship of Ukraine via parental status

Hi davybear, you can register your marriage in Kiev as long as your fiancée maintains legal Ukrainian citizenship. Good luck.

Hi lhevs. Registration of your marriage in Ukraine is enough, but you should legalize your marriage certificate for use in Thailand in order for it to be recognized in Thailand (or country where you both planning to reside). You can find detailed information about Legalization of Marriage Certificate for Use Abroad in our Premium Member section.
 

This section is devoted to questions that people have about marriage in Ukraine, but I'll leave your comment posted. It is important to have different views and perspectives represented here.

You will have to consult directly with social services in the U.S. regarding your concern.  The laws are constantly changing and your personal situation may be a factor in the outcome. You will need to contact them for the latest updates on the matter. Good luck to you, Duke.

Outstanding debt is one of the reasons that can detain a citizen of Ukraine from leaving the country. The possibility of existing passport been revoked is out of the question. If she applied for a new passport, she would get a refusal. Application for any visa would get denied as well. You can find the law regulating this topic by following the link - Litigation concerning a decision on temporary restriction of the right of departure from Ukraine.

I am not aware of any publicly accessible databases of  mortgage debt in Ukraine, so if you question the legitimacy of your fiancee's statement, you have the option to hire a private investigator.

Hi Steve1951. You do not have to immigrate to Ukraine or live there for an extended period of time in order to get legally married. As for the legal immigration to Ukraine - check our Visa/ Residence Info section. There you can find options and instructions for becoming a resident of Ukraine.

Church wedding usually takes place after legal marriage at RAGS, as most churches in Ukraine will require the prove of your legal marriage. Marriage certificate is almost always requested by the prices.

Best of luck

Hello Kkhatri. Ukrainian Constitution does not recognize dual citizenship. As far as we know, India does not recognize dual citizenship. You should confirm latest laws on citizenship w/ relevant authorities in India.

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Hello davybear,

Birth certificate is not a mandatory requirement for registering marriage in Ukraine, but RAGS officials have a tendency to randomly request it on case-by-case basis (read more here). While not legally required, it is recommended to have this document available w/ proper legalization (Apostille for UK) and translation.

You do not need AIDS & TB certificate to register your marriage. Read more about medical examination while registering marriage in Ukraine. (see "Complete the Application for Marriage Registration" at page bottom)

As to living in Ukraine - you have multiple options, which will demand a certain level of documentation and preparation from you. Read more about Temporary Residence, Permanent Residence and Citizenship of Ukraine.

Good luck to you.

Long-term (Type D) visa to enter Ukraine is issued with the purpose of processing documents that give the right to stay or reside in Ukraine. You can not get long term visa while you're in Ukraine, you have to apply in your country of residence. The term "long term visa" can be confusing as it gives the same amount of time to spend in Ukraine as if you would enter on visa-free basis. The only exception is that it gives you the opportunity to apply for TR / PR status.

You can find more information about Immigration Permit and where you can apply for it in the Where to Apply? section.

Hi johnwillhunting. You have options when it comes to extending your stay in Ukraine. There’s a lot of related information available for this topic listed in Visa/Residence Info section that is open to Premium members. Please consider subscribing and supporting the community. Best of luck to you and your fiancée.

Hi johnwillhunting2. You are correct - Visa Extension is your only option according to details you’ve shared. As to the term of the stay - as a citizen of U.S. you can legally stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days. Flexible return date will not be an issue as long as you don’t exceed these 90 days. Also, I’d recommend to start thinking of a good basis for the Visa extension. Meeting your fiancee’s family that lives throughout Ukraine before the wedding could be a good reason, but it has to be legit. Remember that you can request it no earlier than 10 days before the end of 90 day term. Good luck to you.

Hi Windsurfer7. Such a situation is difficult to assist with. It is always best to go through a contact you can trust with such arrangements. You may benefit from your fiancee or other friend negotiating this arrangement as very often foreigners are overcharged. For someone that is new and inexperienced with flat rentals in Ukraine our advice would be to work directly with the highest ranking agencies found in Internet search results. They will act as intermediary on your behalf with flat owners and with other agencies, they will charge more,  but they will speak English and will likely be able to help if you have trouble. As an option, you could always insist on partial payment - e.g. pay the balance upon arrival. Get an agent name, get a flat address, but most importantly - have a backup plan.

Hello AK. Your fiancee will be able to apply for the Temporary Residence permit only if she arrives to Ukraine on a long-term visa. If she applies for Temporary Residence permit, she’ll have to renew it at least once a year depending on DMS's decision for her application. If she can’t enter Ukraine on a long-term visa, your other option is to register marriage in Yemen and then apply for a Family Reunion visa (long-term visa) to Ukraine for her. This in turn will allow her to obtain Temporary Residence permit and later Permanent Residence permit. Good luck to you.

Hello zokzoktt2017. Letter of non-Impediment to marriage does not have to be translated if filled out in both languages. However it still needs to be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. 

According to current law Letter of non-Impediment to marriage is no longer required. However up to this date it is still requested by RAGS officials in remote towns/villages, where employees rarely deal with foreigners and failed to familiarize themselves with current law. Since you’re planning to register your marriage in Kiev, given the current government and laws - you should be fine without it. Congratulations and best of luck to you!

Hi Buhle_tigz. The documents that you both need to provide at RAGS are listed on the "My Document Guide" page. See section "Required Documents for foreigners registering marriage in Ukraine".  Your girlfriend can choose to designate the Power of Attorney to her representative if she can’t be present  during the marriage application process.
You can find RAGS in Ternopil by this address. Good luck to you.

Hi krissy's guy. We have only received 3 user reports that RAGS requested a Letter of non impediment in 2017 and weve found that these members all shared a common trait of having a rude tone in their communications so maybe this is coincidental.
As to the spousal visa application - you will need many other documents besides passport and marriage certificate of your fiancee. We are delaying our own resources for this due to uncertainties so please refer to USCIS website for more details. Best of luck to you and your fiancee.

Hi Ronn5353. In many countries including Ukraine there's a clear separation between civil and religious marriage. Since the Embassy is only involved in the civil part of the marriage in Ukraine, it is highly unlikely that they will take initiative to notify your family. Currently legal marriages are not made public record in Ukraine. As an option you can always contacting your Embassy directly with this request. Good luck.

Hi acticnomad. You can register your marriage anywhere in Ukraine.

Hi Imgigrin. Moldova and Ukraine have treaties regarding mutual recognition of legal documents without the need for extra legalization. You should only need to obtain certified translation to Ukrainian language for your birth certificate. Good luck.

Hi imgirin. From a risk management perspective you are likely to experience less complications with POA.

Hi Freddy, The information you received at RAGS is accurate. Sometimes it takes up to 5-7 business days to verify foreginer's legal stay in Ukraine with the Ukraine’s Migration Service records depending on where in Ukraine you're getting married. If you arrived to Ukraine legally, you should have no issues. Please review the 24hr marriage page for more info as to the passport validity requirements. Good luck.

Hi giggimaus. Correct, you can not assign the Power of Attorney to your fiancee in this case. You should leave a certified copy of the passport page where you have the border control stamp with your POA person, so that they can prove at RAGS that you were in Ukraine legally while signing POA documents. You can provide all your other documents, like passport, proof of divorce, etc, in a form of certified copy along with translation to Ukrainian language for the application.
Ensure to have a proof of legal stay and all your original documents on the day of your registration. RAGS employees will need to verify your original documents before they issue you a Certificate of Marriage, since you will not be the one submitting the application. Good luck to you.

No risk, no reward dgibbons469. I wish you the best.

Hello. We do not provide service provider references. Best of luck to you.

Hi Terry. Historically, Ukrainians have always had a low probability of getting tourist visas to U.S. approved. At a minimum the UA citizen  must have ownership of substantial assets within UA territory (property, etc - as you know). Since 2013, changes that took place in U.S. travel/visa legislature and quotas have made it even more difficult to get any type of visa. That is what we have learned from years of feedback.
The default recommendation is to register your marriage in Ukraine and apply for a spousal visa. Wish you both the very best.

hi Terry,
Apostilles on documents required for marriage in Ukraine do not expire. In general Apostilles do not have an expiration date. Although some countries request that Apostilles on some documents are no more than 3, 6, or 12 months old, this restriction only applies to time sensitive documents like a criminal record check and not to documents required for marriage (birth certificate, divorce decree, etc).
This is not determined by the Hague Convention or stated in law, but rather under discretion of the specific agency that processes documents.

“The Law of Ukraine - On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Creation of Economic Preconditions for Strengthening the Protection of the Right of the Child to Proper Maintenance”

Hello. Below is an excerpt from The Ukraine Law about The State Registration of Acts of Civil Status, article 14 - State Registration of Marriage that describes scheduling procedure.

6. If there is information about the obstacles to state registration of a marriage, the head of the registration office may postpone such registration, but not more than three months.

7. If the bride and groom has not appeared on the assigned day of the state registration of the marriage and the office has not been informed about the reason for non-appearance within three months from the date of submission of the relevant application, the application becomes invalid.

8. If the bride and groom presented a valid reason to not appear for the state registration of the marriage on a scheduled date, the period of such registration shall be postponed by their written application for another day. In this case, the deadline for the transfer of marriage registration may not exceed one year from the date of filing the relevant application.

We recommend contacting a specific location that you chose to register your marriage and verifying options with them as some offices may have a different protocol regarding scheduling and available dates.

Best of luck to you.

See more information about "marriage in 24 hours" service.

Hello Alona0601.

You have a choice of using Power of Attorney to submit an application if you or your fiancee cannot personally appear at RAGS - see details on the Power of Attorney page. The date of marriage registration at RAGS (regular procedure) can be chosen within 30 to 90 days from your application date. Exceptions are emergency situations. You also have an option to register your marriage using "marriage in 24 hours" service.

Вы можете использовать Доверенность на Представления Интересов для подачи заявления, если вы или ваш жених не способны лично присутствовать в РАГС - подробности см. на странице Доверенность на Представления Интересов. Дата регистрации брака в РАГС (обычная процедура) может быть выбрана в период между 30-90 дней с даты подачи заявления. Исключением являются чрезвычайные ситуации которые должны иметь официальное подтверждение. У вас также есть возможность зарегистрировать брак используя услугу «брак за 24 часа».

Best of luck to you,

Hello Bohdan. Express Marriage program is provided by both government and private parties authorized by government. No matter which service you choose, you should receive an authentic marriage certificate approved by the government of Ukraine. Once you follow the procedure of certificate authentication for use abroad, your Marriage Certificate will be recognized by U.S. entities.
The following resources may be useful to your cause:
24 hour Marriage Registration in Ukraine - Lviv locations
Legalization of Marriage Certificate issued in Ukraine for use abroad
Best of luck to you.

Hello Bonnie. Records of divorce or name change are not made public in Ukraine, so unless you know the exact office where divorce or name change was processed, you will not be able to easily get access to this information. It is possible for Ukrainian citizen to change name via mail, embassy service and, since recently, also via online tools without leaving US, although legal process is not efficient. It is also possible to complete a divorce by mail if a notary certified agreement from both parties is supplied along w/ the application for divorce. In some cases divorce can be arranged without the agreement from one of the parties. We do not provide legal advice, referrals or recommendations to service providers. Best of luck to you.