How much leave does a soldier get after being captured in AFU: 90 days
Leave after returning from captivity. Updated: October 2026.
Upon return from captivity, AFU grants 90 calendar days of undivided leave. You can be withdrawn from this vacation only with your consent (clause 23, art. 10-1 of ZU 2011-XII). Details below.
What is included in the "year after captivity"
After 90 days of leave, medical leave for Military Medical Commission (MMC), rehabilitation and discharge are possible - see how to free yourself after being captured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is travel taken into account on vacation after captivity?
The road is not deducted from 90 days: up to 2 days are added to the travel time one way, just like for the main vacation.
90 days of captivity do not count towards basic leave?
No, 90 days is a separate leave after captivity; the main one remains, and unused days are compensated.
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