Yes. Ukraine now allows dual citizenship with the US. Law No. 11469 on multiple citizenship, signed by President Zelensky on July 15, 2025, took effect on January 16, 2026, and the United States is one of the countries on Ukraine’s approved list. A Ukrainian who becomes an American citizen no longer risks losing Ukrainian citizenship for doing so, and an American can obtain Ukrainian citizenship without renouncing their US passport. Two things did not change: inside Ukraine you are treated only as Ukrainian, and Ukraine’s martial law travel restrictions on men aged 18 to 60 still apply no matter what second passport you hold.
What the New Law Actually Did
For most of Ukraine’s independence, Article 2 of the Law “On Citizenship” set a single-citizenship principle. A Ukrainian who acquired a foreign nationality was recognized by Ukraine solely as Ukrainian, and the foreign acquisition was technically grounds for losing Ukrainian citizenship through a presidential decree. Enforcement was rare, so many Ukrainians abroad lived with foreign passports in a legal gray zone.
Law No. 11469 replaced that framework. Voluntarily acquiring citizenship in an approved country is no longer grounds for losing your Ukrainian citizenship, and citizens of approved countries can obtain Ukrainian citizenship without giving up their existing one.
Which Countries Are on the Approved List
The Cabinet of Ministers maintains the list. As of early 2026 it contains five countries:
- United States
- Canada
- Germany
- Poland
- Czech Republic
The Cabinet can add countries later. Zelensky has indicated that states providing humanitarian and military support to Ukraine are the likeliest additions, potentially the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, and the Baltics. For now, only the five listed countries fit the streamlined path.
How Ukraine Treats You Once You Have Both Passports
Inside Ukraine, you are Ukrainian. Holding a US passport does not open the door to American diplomatic protection on Ukrainian soil, and you cannot invoke US citizenship to claim any exemption from Ukrainian law.
The law also bars dual citizens from certain government roles. Judges and public officials cannot hold multiple citizenships, so anyone in the judiciary or civil service who acquires US citizenship would be disqualified from the position. For most people this restriction is irrelevant.
Martial Law and the Male 18–60 Travel Bar
This is the practical trap that catches dual citizens off guard. Under Ukraine’s martial law, men between 18 and 60 are generally prohibited from leaving the country, and this applies to dual US–Ukrainian citizens with the same force as it applies to anyone else. The US Embassy in Kyiv has been explicit that dual citizens are subject to martial law and mobilization requirements, including those who have deregistered their Ukrainian residency and registered US residency instead. 1U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. Alert – Message for US Citizens: Potential Obligations of Dual Citizens Under Martial Law and Mobilization Law
On June 1, 2024, Ukraine eliminated a “residence abroad” exception that had previously allowed certain Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 to depart. That exception is gone. If you are a male dual citizen in this age range and you enter Ukraine, you should assume you may not be able to leave until martial law ends or an applicable exemption fits your situation. 1U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. Alert – Message for US Citizens: Potential Obligations of Dual Citizens Under Martial Law and Mobilization Law
Consular Services Require Current Military Registration
Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 living abroad need an up-to-date military registration document to access most consular services, passport renewal included. The document must be generated no more than three days before your consulate visit, and the consul can verify it by scanning a QR code from your phone. If your record is outdated, update it through an electronic cabinet or the Reserve+ mobile app before you go.
Without a current military registration document, consulates will generally refuse passport services. A few narrow exceptions apply: an identity card for returning to Ukraine (sometimes called a “white passport”), documents for children of Ukrainian citizens whose other parent is a foreigner, and cases involving citizens detained abroad. For everything else, sort military registration first.
The US Side: No Conflict, but Obligations Continue
US law does not require you to choose. A US citizen can naturalize in a foreign country without any risk to their American citizenship, and acquiring Ukrainian citizenship will not cost you your US passport. 2U.S. Department of State. Dual Nationality
What does continue is US taxation. The United States taxes citizens on worldwide income regardless of where they live, so Ukrainian citizenship does not change your filing duty. Two reporting rules matter most if you have accounts or assets in Ukraine. FATCA requires reporting foreign financial assets on Form 8938 above set thresholds: $50,000 on the last day of the year or $75,000 at any point during the year for taxpayers in the US, and $200,000 or $300,000 respectively for taxpayers living abroad (both sets double for joint filers). The penalty for failing to file Form 8938 is $10,000, with additional penalties up to $50,000 for continued noncompliance after IRS notification. 3Internal Revenue Service. Summary of FATCA Reporting for US Taxpayers
The FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) is separate. It requires reporting any foreign financial accounts whose combined value exceeds $10,000 at any point during the year, filed through FinCEN’s electronic system rather than with your tax return. Dual citizens who have never filed US returns may be eligible for streamlined compliance procedures to get current without facing the harshest penalties. 3Internal Revenue Service. Summary of FATCA Reporting for US Taxpayers
One Boundary Worth Knowing: Agricultural Land
Dual citizenship does not fully solve one property question. Ukrainian law prohibits foreigners from directly purchasing agricultural land, limiting ownership to Ukrainian citizens and legal entities founded by Ukrainian nationals. As a dual citizen you hold Ukrainian citizenship, so you fall on the permitted side of that line, but a US-only relative or spouse does not. A foreigner who inherits agricultural land must sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the plot within one calendar year of the inheritance, though foreigners can lease agricultural land for up to 50 years. On inheritance generally, Ukraine has no separate inheritance tax, but inherited income is subject to personal income tax at 18% when either party is a non-resident, regardless of family relationship, and a stamp duty applies to transfers of certain property such as real estate and vehicles.