Ukrainian electronic signatures will be automatically recognized in the EU

From 2027, Ukrainian electronic signatures will be automatically recognized in the European Union. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. 

Ukraine and the EU have updated their joint work plan in the field of electronic identification and trust services. 

If the plan is successfully implemented next year, the EU will recognize certain Ukrainian electronic signatures, seals, and other trust services. From 2027, all Ukrainian electronic identification means will receive automatic recognition in the EU. 

This will allow Ukrainians to seamlessly sign documents, use European online services, and conduct business in the EU using Ukrainian electronic signatures. 

As part of the updated plan, Ukraine and the EU will conduct: 

• an assessment of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU requirements, including the eIDAS Regulation, NIS2 Directive, and GDPR; 

• the definition of cooperation procedures between Ukraine and the European Commission; 

• testing of cross-border compatibility of electronic trust services; 

• verification of bilateral cooperation procedures. 

"Ukraine is the first country that is not yet an EU member whose electronic signatures and seals are already technically validated in the European Union. Ukrainians can sign European documents using Diia.Signature-EU" the statement said.