Learn how to enlist in Ukraine's military, eligibility requirements, application process, and options for international volunteers supporting Ukraine's defense.
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The
Enlistment Process For
Non-Ukrainian
For individuals hoping to sign up and help Ukraine, here are the basic steps to enlist in their armed forces:
You must be a non-Ukrainian citizen between 18 and 60
without criminal history. If you have
previous military service, It is preferred but
not required.
Contact the
closest Ukrainian embassy or consulate to express your interest in joining the International Legion. They will provide application materials and guidance.
The paperwork will request background information, skills, languages, and c
opies of your ID documents, such as your passport and driver’s license. A medical exam may also be required.
Ukrainian officers will conduct
security screenings to verify identity and confirm no red flags in an applicant’s history.
If cleared, the selected volunteers must fund their travel to Ukraine. Most are flown into the capital, Kyiv, for intake processes.
Processing, equipment issuance, and brief military instruction will be integrated with operational Ukrainian units upon arrival.
Volunteers will then be
assigned to frontline defenses based on their relevant skills and experience to support Ukrainian ground forces directly.
The process
usually takes 1-2 weeks from initial contact to deployment. Upon assignment, volunteers should be ready for risky frontline combat situations. Proper physical and mental preparation is essential before enlisting.
