Only a few groups are eligible: lawyers explain who qualifies for deferment in 2025.

During the martial law and mobilization period in Ukraine, the issue of deferment from mobilization remains relevant for many citizens. In 2025, certain categories of individuals are eligible for this right, and the lawyers from the law firm "Inseinin" explain the details.

Who is Eligible for Deferment in 2025

Individuals with disabilities of any group can receive a deferment. It is also granted to those conscripted who are temporarily deemed unfit for military service due to health reasons, based on the conclusion of the military medical commission (VMC).

Additionally, deferment may be granted for family circumstances:

• men who have three or more children under the age of 18 and do not have any outstanding child support obligations;
• men raising a child with a disability under the age of 18;
• men and women who are single parents of a child under the age of 18;
• individuals providing constant care as guardians for an incapacitated person;
• individuals caring for a mother or father with a disability of the I or II group, provided there are no other persons available to provide care.

Deferment is also available to:

• employees of enterprises, institutions, and organizations recognized as critically important for the functioning of the state and meeting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
• employees of state authorities and local self-government bodies who have been granted reservation;
• research staff with a scientific degree working in research institutions and organizations;
• educational staff of educational institutions working at least 0.75 of a full-time position;
• students enrolled in full-time or dual education programs at vocational (vocational-technical), pre-higher, and higher educational institutions, as well as in graduate or doctoral studies.

Certain categories of military personnel and their families are also eligible for deferment:

• citizens who have been released from captivity;
• individuals whose close relatives were killed or went missing during participation in an anti-terrorist operation or while ensuring national security and defense.

Moreover, reserved employees are also entitled to deferment. However, it should be noted that enterprises with critically important status must confirm this status by February 28, 2025. If the necessary documents are not submitted, employees of such enterprises will lose their right to deferment from mobilization.

Deferment is granted for a specific period based on the reason—most often for a duration of 3 months, with the possibility of extension. After this period, it is necessary to re-confirm the right to deferment by providing the relevant documents to the TCC and SPC or by using the mobile app "Reserve+".

Starting Friday, February 7, the mobile app "Reserve+" introduced automatic extension of deferments from mobilization for certain categories of the population. From this day forward, individuals with disabilities who possess the relevant certificate from the Pension Fund, as well as students, graduate students, and doctoral candidates can have their deferments automatically extended.

Additionally, it is important to note that in some cases deferment from mobilization may be revoked. This can occur even automatically.