In Ukraine, unemployed persons can receive assistance from 650 to 21,924 UAH per month, depending on length of service, previous income and duration of unemployment. Payments last up to 360 days (for people of pre-retirement age - up to 720 days), and the application can be submitted online through Diya or at any employment center.

This is stated on the Diya portal. Unemployment assistance can be received by both insured persons who paid the unified social contribution (USC) and the uninsured if they are officially recognized as unemployed.. Citizens of working age can receive cash assistance before retirement, in particular those who are entitled to a pension based on length of service or preferential service.. The following may also qualify for payments:.

The amount of payment depends on the length of service, the reason for dismissal and previous income.. Minimum assistance - from 650 to 1,000 UAH per month is received by:.

For other categories, the amount depends on the insurance period. Namely:.

Benefit amount decreases over time. In particular, the first 90 days pay 100% of the calculated amount, the next 90 days - 80%, after that - 70%. The total duration of payment does not exceed 360 days over two years, and for persons of pre-retirement age up to 720 days.

At the same time, the maximum amount of assistance cannot be more than four times the subsistence minimum (at the beginning of 2025 this is more than 21 thousand. UAH). You can apply at any employment center, regardless of your place of residence.. To do this you need to have:.

Registration takes up to one business day, and the service is free. The application can be submitted through the Diya portal without visiting the employment center. To do this you need:.