Getting married in Ukraine for foreign citizens, in particular citizens of Poland, is a process that requires compliance with certain procedures and the provision of necessary documents. Below are the main steps for getting married in Ukraine:

1. Collection of necessary documents.
A citizen of Poland must collect the following documents:

Foreign passport or other identity document.

A document on the dissolution of a previous marriage (if there was a previous marriage).

All documents must be translated into Ukrainian and notarized.

2. Legalization of documents
Documents issued abroad must be legalized for use in Ukraine. There are two ways of legalization:

Apostille: for countries that are members of the Hague Convention (Poland is a member). According to the convention, Ukraine does not require an apostille for documents issued on the territory of Poland.

Consular legalization: if documents cannot be apostilled.

3. Submission of documents to the RAC
After collecting and legalizing the documents, the foreigner must submit an application to the Department of Registration of Civil Status Acts (RACS) in Ukraine. When submitting documents, it is also necessary to submit a marriage declaration filled out by both partners.

4. Terms
Usually, after submitting an application for marriage, it is necessary to wait one day before the marriage is officially registered. This term is required for submitting a request for verification to the State Migration Service of Ukraine regarding the legality of a Polish citizen's stay in Ukraine.

5. Marriage registration
On the date set for marriage registration, both partners must appear at the RACS with their passports. If one of the partners does not speak the Ukrainian language, the presence of an interpreter may be required during the marriage registration. After the marriage ceremony, they are issued a marriage certificate.

It is recommended to seek legal advice from lawyers or specialized companies that can provide assistance in the preparation of documents and the legalization process.

Getting married in Ukraine for a Polish citizen is an understandable process, provided that all requirements are met and documents are properly prepared. This includes the collection, translation, notarization and legalization of documents, as well as the submission of an application to the RACS and marriage registration.

For additional information or assistance, contact the Olson law firm, which specializes in matters of registration of marriages with foreigners.