Ukraine
Europe
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Ukraine. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Ukraine maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
Yes
Age verification is mandatory
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Latest edition of Law of Ukraine 'On Media' (№ 2849-IX) effective: A new edition of the Law on Media becomes effective, indicating ongoing legislative updates and refinements.
- Heavily Regulated
Amendment to Article 301 of the Criminal Code (Law № 3342-IX): Article 301 of the Criminal Code was amended.
- Heavily Regulated
Law of Ukraine 'On Media' (№ 2849-IX) became effective: The Law on Media came into force, introducing new regulations for media services, including content classification and age verification requirements for adult content.
- Heavily Regulated
Law of Ukraine 'On Media' (№ 2849-IX) adopted: The new comprehensive Law on Media was adopted, establishing a framework for content classification and protection of minors.
- Heavily Regulated
Law of Ukraine № 1256-IX 'On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine regarding the implementation of the Lanzarote Convention': This law implemented the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse into Ukrainian legislation. It also excluded parts 4 and 5 of Article 301 of the Criminal Code.
- Heavily Regulated
Recommendations on child protection in the digital environment prepared: Ministry of Digital Transformation initiated the preparation of recommendations for child protection in the digital environment, addressing risks like sexual exploitation.
- Heavily Regulated
Amendment to Article 301 of the Criminal Code (Law № 2617-VIII): Article 301 of the Criminal Code was amended.
- Heavily Regulated
Amendment to Article 301 of the Criminal Code (Law № 770-VIII): Article 301 of the Criminal Code was amended.
- Heavily Regulated
Ukraine ratifies Lanzarote Convention: Ukraine became a participant in the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (Lanzarote Convention).
- Heavily Regulated
Amendment to Article 301 of the Criminal Code (Law № 1819-VI): Article 301 of the Criminal Code was further amended, including definitions related to child pornography.
- Heavily Regulated
Amendment to Article 301 of the Criminal Code (Law № 1520-VI): Article 301 of the Criminal Code, concerning pornographic items, was amended.
- Heavily Regulated
Law of Ukraine 'On Protection of Public Morality' (№ 1296-IV-ВР): Established a framework for public morality, relevant to pornographic content.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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protocol.uapro_media
protocol.uakriminalniy_kodeks_ukraini_stattya_301
zakon.rada.gov.ua1256-20
kmu.gov.uaza-iniciativi-mincifri-pidgotuvali-rekomendaciyi-shchodo-zahistu-ditej-u-cifrovomu-sere...
president.gov.uawe-should-make-efforts-at-the-state-level-to-make-the-internet-59756
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