New Opportunities for Ukrainians Abroad: Filing Claims to the Damage Register
Ukrainian citizens currently living abroad can submit claims for damages caused by Russian aggression through the "Diia" portal or application, as reported by Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.
Damage Register Now Available for Ukrainians Abroad – Details
To file a claim, one must be an adult citizen of Ukraine, possess a taxpayer identification number (TIN), and have an electronic signature.
Currently, the Register accepts applications from homeowners of damaged or destroyed property and family members of war casualties.
In the near future, it will also be possible to submit claims under new categories:
- forced relocation;
- missing persons;
- property damage.
How to Submit a Claim to the Damage Register via "Diia"?
- Log in to the portal or app.
- Fill out the application form and provide your information and details about the damages.
- Verify the data and sign the application with an electronic signature.
- Submit the application.
The Register only collects and records information about damages and does not make decisions regarding compensation. The payment mechanism will be developed later.
A New Category "Death of a Close Relative" Added to the Damage Register
The International Damage Register, established due to Russian aggression, has expanded its categories and now accepts applications regarding the death of a close relative caused by the war.
In April, during the international conference "Restoring Justice for Ukraine" in The Hague, the launch of the claims submission process to the Damage Register was announced. Initially, this concerned one category of applicants: damage or destruction of residential property.
Subsequently, rules and forms for new categories of claims were adopted. The Register will include over 40 categories.
