Duration of detention

Ukraine

Country Report: Duration of detention Last updated: 10/07/25

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The maximum period for detention is 18 months (initial detention for 6 months with the possibility to extend for up to 12 additional months), and the periodic court review of detention must be conducted every 6 months. A request for an extension of the detention period shall be filed no later than five days before its expiry every six months in accordance with the requirements of part twelve of Article 289(12) of the Code of Administrative Judicial Procedure.[1]

 

 

 

[1] Para. 5 Model Regulation on the Migrant Custody Centres.

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  • Overview of the legal framework
  • Overview of the main changes since the previous report update
  • Asylum Procedure
  • Reception Conditions
  • Detention of Asylum Seekers
  • Content of International Protection
  • ANNEX I – Transposition of the CEAS in national legislation