Permanent residence in Ukraine If you are a foreign national or a stateless person planning to move to Ukraine permanently, you can obtain a Permanent Residence Permit.
A Permanent Residence Permit is a document that allows you to legally reside in Ukraine for an unlimited period.
One of the main advantages of the Permanent Residence Permit is that the holder is granted rights equivalent to those of a Ukrainian citizen, without being required to renounce their original citizenship.
It is also important to note that the Permanent Residence Permit is issued indefinitely, with a mandatory ID card renewal every 10 years.
More ddetails about permanen residence
How long can a foreigner stay in Ukraine without a residence permit?Citizens of visa-free countries may stay in Ukraine without additional documents for 90 days within any 180-day period, unless otherwise provided by additional legislation.
Foreigners entering under a visa regime may stay in Ukraine for the duration of their visa validity.
What should you do to stay in Ukraine longer?To legally stay in Ukraine for an extended period, you must obtain either a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) or a Permanent Residence Permit (PRP).
What documents are required to obtain a residence permit?All we need from you is a valid international passport. Our specialists will prepare the full set of documents independently, depending on the grounds for obtaining the residence permit.
What are the grounds for obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit?The grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit usually depend on the reasons for your stay in Ukraine. Common grounds include:
*Having relatives born or residing in Ukraine, both before and after independence;*Marriage to a Ukrainian citizen;
Other lawful grounds established by legislation.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for a permanent residence permit, you can consult with our specialists. They have big expertise in migration law and will help you find the optimal solution.
Procedure for obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit:
Stage 1 – Obtain an immigration permit.Processing time: from 3 months up to 1 year.
Stage 2 – Apply for the Permanent Residence Permit.Processing time: 10–15 working days.
How does cooperation with us work?
● Consultation and selection of service
● Signing the contract ● Advance payment ● Collection and preparation of the required document package for submitting the residence permit application ● Meeting with our specialist at the Migration Service at the scheduled time ● Receiving the residence permit ● Final payment
Service timelines:
● Document preparation and application submission: 1 to 3 working days
● Immigration permit issuance in Ukraine: 3 to 12 months
● Residence permit processing by the Migration Service: 15 working days