What documents are required to join AFU?
List of documents for enlistment in AFU. Updated: October 2026.
For the first contact with AFU, an application and contact details are sufficient. To register for the service, you will need a passport of a citizen of Ukraine, RNOCPP, an education document and a military registration document (if available). The recruiter provides an exact list at the appropriate stage of registration. Details below.
Basic list for registration
- Passport of a citizen of Ukraine (passbook or ID card).
- RNOCPP (TIN) — certificate or passport number.
- Document about education — certificate, diploma or certificates (civilian education as well).
- Military registration document (certificate of attribution / military ID) — if available.
- Additionally, if necessary: documents on marital status, medical certificates - according to Military Medical Commission (MMC) requirements.
If you do not have any documents, this is not a reason to refuse. The recruiter will tell you how to restore or what to replace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a criminal record certificate?
For standard enlistment into military service under contract, a separate police clearance certificate is not required. The recruiter will provide the exact list during the processing stage.
What to do if I lost my military registration document?
Contact Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) for recovery. A conversation with a recruiter AFU does not require this document in hand.
Do you need photos and medical records right away?
No. First, there is an application and a conversation. Medical documents will be collected under Military Medical Commission (MMC), the recruiter will tell you which ones.
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