Planning to apply for child benefits? Save this checklist—it will help you prepare all the necessary documents in advance.
Essential documents for the application (always required):
a valid ID;
a standard application form;
the child’s birth certificate;
documents confirming the authority of a guardian, custodian, or adoptive parent (if applicable);
bank account information for benefit payments.
Additional documents (depending on the type of benefit):
a declaration of income and assets;
income statements;
a court decision on adoption;
a decision by the guardianship and custody authority;
medical reports or certificates from the Medical Examination Commission;
certificates regarding child support and scholarships;
documents from the employer confirming return to work—for the “eYasla” benefit.
How to submit documents?
through the service centers of the Pension Fund of Ukraine;
through the Administrative Service Center (CNA) or authorized representatives of local communities;
by mail (application and properly certified copies of documents);
through the “Diya” portal.
Certain types of benefits can be applied for through the “eMalyatko” integrated service.
If the child was born abroad
Documents issued by foreign authorities must:
be legalized in accordance with established procedures (by affixing an apostille or through consular legalization, unless otherwise provided by Ukraine’s international treaties);
include an official translation into Ukrainian;
contain personal data that is fully consistent.
For information on the single special account for child benefits and the removal of time limits on the use of funds, see our article: https://t1p.de/z7ttu.