Mobilization deferment won't automatically resume: find out when you need to report to the military enlistment office.

In Ukraine, some conscripted citizens may avoid military service and receive a deferral from mobilization. This is granted for a number of reasons but is only valid for a limited time, specifically until the end of martial law — 90 days. However, during active combat, the president extends this period by approximately three more months.

Deferral from Mobilization: How to Extend It

"Documents need to be submitted only in a few cases where there are temporary grounds for obtaining such a deferral. For instance, if a person was caring for a seriously ill or incapacitated individual. It's necessary to determine if that person is still alive. Therefore, in certain cases, this is carried out," said Fedor Venislavsky.

He noted that in the overwhelming majority of cases, the deferral from mobilization continues automatically, as the information available in the registers does not require the documents to be updated.

"And where there may be abuses, it is necessary to check whether these grounds still exist," the MP emphasized.

Additionally, Venislavsky explained that a deferral from mobilization has a specific duration; it is not granted indefinitely. However, if after the deferral ends, an individual has new grounds for its renewal, they need to resubmit the document package.

"For example, if a person studied at a higher educational institution and then entered postgraduate studies, sequentially obtaining the next level of education. Therefore, a document proving that they are indeed studying there is required, as this document cannot simply be found in the databases," he clarified.

"We request that the document package be resubmitted to expedite this process as much as possible. However, they can be sent by mail," he stated.

According to him, the database contains information that the individual was granted a deferral. However, the TCUs do not scan all the supporting documents attached to the applications.

He pointed out that despite the large-scale digitalization, where everything should be in electronic form, the state creates "all possible bureaucratic obstacles." As a result, when extending a deferral, the TCUs require the same documents, specifically notarized ones, as in the first instance, even though "there is no such requirement in the law."

"All data is stored (in databases, — ed.), but again this is further confirmation that the TCUs are not fulfilling their duties properly," stated Rostislav Kravets.

The lawyer noted that there is no specific application for the renewal of the deferral from mobilization.

"It is again just a resubmission of the application for the deferral. The same Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 560, the same Appendix 4 which contains the application form, and Appendix 5 — what documents need to be attached," explained Kravets.

The Deferral Period Has Ended, and the New One Has Not Been Considered Yet: Will a Person Be Mobilized into the Armed Forces?

According to Istomin, the TCUs do not mobilize individuals who do not have a deferral but have grounds for obtaining one. He strongly advised to formalize the deferral when there are grounds, as it saves time for both the TCUs and citizens. This also reduces the likelihood of conflict situations.

"It is important to understand that the grounds for granting deferrals to conscripted individuals are essentially the same as the grounds for discharge from military service. That is, if a citizen has grounds for obtaining a deferral, but they are somehow mobilized — they can immediately resign. Of course, this is absolutely pointless and will not contribute to strengthening Ukraine's defense capability," emphasized the representative of the TCUs.

In turn, lawyer Kravets confirmed, in response to a question about what to do if the application for a new deferral from mobilization was not considered before the expiration of the previous one, that there is nothing to worry about. During this period, the mobilization of the citizen will be unlawful.

Recall that the Deputy Head of the RTCU and SP in Kyiv, Larisa Kozak, stated that the deferral from mobilization and reservation does not exempt an individual from the obligation to report to the TCU in the case of receiving a deferral. Ignoring a summons can lead to administrative liability.

Earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that starting from January 14, the deferral from mobilization may be granted to relatives of the missing under special circumstances. The Cabinet adopted a resolution that outlines an updated list of documents required for obtaining a deferral.