Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs law on compulsory exams on the fundamentals of the Constitution, history, and state language for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs law on compulsory exams on the fundamentals of the Constitution, history, and state language for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the law on March 21, 2023.

Persons acquiring Ukrainian citizenship must pass exams on the fundamentals of the Constitution, history, and state language within two years and submit documents confirming passed exams.

Individuals must be fluent in the Ukrainian language following the level determined by the National Commission for State Language Standards.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine