Deferral from mobilisation

The grounds for deferral are set out in the law and run to dozens of categories, from health to family circumstances. An error in the paperwork or an incomplete set of documents often leads to refusal even where a genuine ground exists.

When to get in touch

• you fall within a category entitled to deferral but it has not been granted
• deferral has been refused
• a deferral has been cancelled and you do not understand why
• the ground for deferral has arisen recently (a change in family circumstances, or health)

What the lawyer does

• establishes whether your situation falls within the grounds in Article 23 of Law No. 3543-XII
• assembles the full set of supporting documents
• handles the filing of the application electronically or through an administrative services centre
• analyses the reasons for a refusal or a cancellation
• prepares the challenge to a refusal
• keeps track of the ground remaining valid and documented

Legal basis

The grounds for deferral are set out in Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine “On Mobilisation Preparation and Mobilisation” No. 3543-XII: among others, employees covered by reservation; persons with a disability or temporarily unfit on a military medical board finding for 6–12 months; those supporting three or more children under 18 (except those whose child maintenance arrears exceed the total of three months’ payments); parents of a child under 18 whose other parent has died, has been deprived of parental rights or declared missing, and in the other cases listed in Article 23(1)(4); parents and guardians of a child with a disability; subject to conditions, students, researchers and academic staff, and other categories. Applications are filed through the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services or through administrative services centres; some deferrals are granted and extended automatically.

Mobilisation legislation changes frequently. This page reflects the position as of August 2026; before acting on it, take advice on the wording currently in force.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to go to the recruitment centre in person?

Under the current procedure applications are filed electronically or through an administrative services centre; going to the territorial recruitment centre in person to file is not required.

Can a deferral lapse automatically?

Yes. If the ground for it falls away, an automatically granted deferral is cancelled — which is why it matters to keep the data in the registers up to date.

Need legal assistance? Call us or leave a request — a lawyer will contact you and explain what to do in your situation.