About service 'Residence permit'

Let's try to understand what is a Residence Permit - this document allows a foreigner to legally stay and work in Ukraine (work with or without a work permit), depending on which residence permit the foreigner received.
It can also be said that Residence permit is an identity card issued to foreigners and stateless persons wishing to obtain the right to reside in Ukraine
The issuance of a temporary or permanent identity card (according to which parameters they differ, will be discussed below) confirms that a foreign citizen or stateless person lives in the country legally.
Procedure

Procedure
for 'Residence permit'

The list of conditions that an applicant must comply with for a Ukrainian residence permit is somewhat different depending on whether it will be temporary or permanent. General positions are as follows:
  1. Legal grounds allowing a person to stay in the country (they will be discussed separately below).
  2. The applicant must have appropriate grounds in order to be able to request a residence permit. (which are required to obtain a permanent Ukrainian residence permit, are presented in full for those wishing to get acquainted here, and for a temporary Ukrainian residence permit - see here).
  3. No outstanding criminal record in Ukraine.
  4. By the time the documents are submitted, there must be more than 6 months left before the expiration of the passport.
Representatives of quota categories must additionally confirm that they do not have:
  • criminal record in the country of which they are or were citizens;
  • infectious and drug addiction diseases.
Соответствие обозначенным условиям означает для иностранца или апатрида возможность обратиться за получением украинского ВНЖ.
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for 'Residence permit'

What are the differences between the types of residence in Ukraine?

Ahead of the transition to the consideration of common features inherent in the Ukrainian Certificates for foreigners, we will highlight how they differ from each other. For greater clarity, we present the differences summarized in the table.

These differences determine the legal status of the holders of the Certificate and persons who are temporarily in the country temporarily.

Differences between permanent and temporary residence permits

Options for comparison Permanent Certificate Temporary Certificate
By the duration of the registration procedure Up to 1 year Up to 15 business days
By duration indefinite 6 months – 3 years
On condition of receipt Belong to the categories of persons established by law (the list is available for reference here) Belong to the categories of persons established by law (the list is available for reference here)
If possible, get a job with a work permit The right to work even in the absence Employment is possible only if available

These differences determine the legal status of the holders of the Certificate and persons who are temporarily in the country temporarily.

The stay of foreign citizens and stateless persons (stateless persons) on the territory of Ukraine is regulated by Ukrainian legislation. To obtain the right to reside in the country, they must obtain a residence permit. This document can be issued as a permanent (indefinite) or temporary. Which suggests some differences in the status of the owner, which should be discussed in more detail.

Let’s try to understand what these documents are, how they differ from each other, what they have in common. We will also dwell on the peculiarities of the legal status of persons who have received a Ukrainian Certificate.

Identity card issued to foreigners and stateless persons wishing to obtain the right to reside in Ukraine

The issuance of a temporary or permanent identity card (the parameters for which they differ will be discussed below) confirms that the foreign national or stateless person lives in the country legally.

Necessary documents

Necessary documents
for 'Residence permit'

The list may vary depending on the availability of the necessary documents and the status of the person
 

Foreign passport

required

Grounds for immigration (marriage certificate, immigration permit)

required

Housing documents

required

Copy of the certificate of assignment of identification number

prepare

4 photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm

prepare
FAQ

FAQ
for 'Residence permit'

How long does it take to provide an official document on residence permit

Claimed production times vary. How long it will last is determined by the type of the requested residence permit. The duration is limited by: temporary - 15 working days; permanent - 1 year.

How long does it take to provide an official document on residence permit

Claimed production times vary. How long it will last is determined by the type of the requested residence permit. The duration is limited by: temporary - 15 working days; permanent - 1 year.

Regulated by

Regulated by
'Residence permit'

Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons"

Price for service
'Residence permit'

The cost may vary depending on the availability of the necessary documents and the status of the person
 

Temporary residence permit in Ukraine

from 1 599 UAH

Permanent residence permit in Ukraine

from 14 999 UAH.

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