“Rezerv expands opportunities: what new services will appear in the app by the end of spring
28 March 21:46
The Reserve mobile application will have new types of deferments by May 8, 2025. This was announced by Deputy Defense Minister for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko, Komersant ukrainskyi reports.
“By the end of the first half of the year, we want to launch two new deferments for people who are temporarily unfit for service based on the conclusion of the military qualification commission, as well as for families who have a husband or wife in the military and a child under 18 who needs to be looked after,” Chernogorenko said on March 28 during a national telethon.
According to her, as for the plans for the rest of the year, the Ministry plans to realize an ambitious goal of 35 types of deferments.
“We want to finish and complete all the necessary preparatory work to launch the reform of the military registration and enlistment office and launch the service of surveys and exercises for the Reserve,” added the Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization.
What types of deferment can be applied to the Reserve
The Reserve in Ukraine mobile application offers the possibility of applying for deferment from mobilization. This digital service greatly simplifies the procedure and allows citizens to avoid the need to personally visit territorial recruitment and social support centers (TSCs). The introduction of deferments through the app is part of the overall digitalization strategy in Ukraine aimed at facilitating access to public services.
Types of deferrals available in the app
1. Deferral for persons with disabilities. This feature was introduced in November 2024. It allows people with disabilities of the first, second or third group to get an online deferral without unnecessary procedures. The application automatically checks data against registers, which minimizes bureaucracy.
2. Deferment for students and postgraduates. Undergraduate and graduate students of full-time or dual enrollment can apply for a deferral. After technical issues were resolved in January 2025, this feature became available again. Student status is verified through educational registries, which ensures the speed of application processing.
3. Deferral for parents of large families. Parents of three or more children can also apply for a deferment through the Reserve. This feature is especially important for those who are unable to attend the TCC due to family obligations. Information on the number of children is verified through the relevant state registers.
Legal force of electronic documents
A deferment issued by the Reserve has the same legal force as a paper military registration document. This is enshrined in the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of May 2024. Government agencies are obliged to accept such documents on a par with traditional ones. The application also contains a function of storing an electronic military document, which allows users to have it at hand at any time.
How to apply for a deferment through the Reserve
The application process is as simple as possible:
- Authorization. Register or log in to the application using BankID or another electronic identification system.
- Select the type of deferral. Select the appropriate category and fill out the application.
- Data verification. The system automatically checks the information through state registers.
- Receiving the result. After the application is reviewed, the user receives a notification of approval or refusal.
In addition, the application has a function to track the status of the application in real time.
