After the introduction of a new procedure for accounting for conscripts, reservists and conscripts, many questions arise regarding the powers of diplomatic institutions abroad. 

Clarification on this issue was published by the human rights organization "Yuridichna Sotnia".

"The new order specifies that conscripts, conscripts and reservists, if they stay abroad for more than three months, must be on the consular register in diplomatic institutions. However, men had this obligation even before the approval of the new order," - says the messages 

Accordingly ,

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• as before, consular records of conscripts, reservists and conscripts are kept;

• inform about the start of the regular conscription for consular service of citizens who are on the consular register and have reached conscription age and do not have a deferment or are not exempt from the draft (previously, diplomatic institutions also ensured the arrival of adult citizens who did not have a deferment to their place of residence in Ukraine);

• facilitate the return of conscripts and reservists to Ukraine in the event of mobilization and during wartime, in a special period (in the old order, this authority did not cover a special period);

• within seven days, the military committees (TCC and SP) are notified of the consular registration of conscripts, conscripts and reservists, as well as their removal (this was also established by the old order). 

Lawyers drew attention to the fact that according to the procedure that was in effect from 2016, diplomatic and consular missions had more duties.

For example, they conducted explanatory work on the rules of military accounting.

"Now this would not be a problem, given the large number of conscripts who do not even know about the existence of such records. In addition, diplomatic institutions used to have to inform the TCC and SP about conscripts and conscripts who violate the established accounting rules. Now there is no such obligation," the organization noted.

Lawyers explained

Consular registration is required if a man goes abroad for more than 3 months. 

The procedure for temporary consular registration is outlined in Cabinet Resolution No. 85 dated January 29, 2020. The relevant application is contained in Appendix 4 to the specified resolution.

It can be submitted:

• personally; 

• by mail;

• in electronic form.

The application must be accompanied by a package of documents, the list of which is contained in paragraph 12 of the above-mentioned resolution.

The application processing period is a maximum of 10 working days.

Stay on temporary consular registration is possible only in one country and for a period of 1 year.

This term can be extended for the period of validity of the foreign country's residence permit, but not more than 5 years.

Persons who are already on the consular register do not need to take any additional actions.

Consular offices can facilitate the return of conscripts for conscription, but the forms and mechanism of such assistance have not been established.

Consular offices cannot return students for conscription to

consular

• studies are grounds for deferment; 

• there is currently no conscription for conscription;

• they are only authorized to inform about the start of the next draft.

As the State Border Service explains, citizens of Ukraine who permanently live abroad are subject to consular registration.

When crossing the border of Ukraine, such persons must present a relevant passport document with the markings of the State Migration Service "Exit for permanent residence issued" and the diplomatic institution of Ukraine "Accepted for consular registration".

We will remind you that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a new procedure for military registration of conscripts, conscripts and reservists by Resolution No. 1487 of December 30.