Obtainment of permanent residence permit in Ukraine for foreigners
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What we offer
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Conducting an assessment of the client's situation and documents for obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine;
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Providing expert consultations on the process of obtaining permanent residence permit in Ukraine;
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Selecting the optimal option based on our assessment;
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Preparing necessary documents, including translations, draft statements, and notarization in compliance with established requirements;
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Organizing the submission of these documents for immigration to Ukraine;
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Once the immigration permit is obtained, we proceed to prepare documents for a permanent residence permit;
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Obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine;
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Preparing and submitting documents for the registration of the client's place of residence in Ukraine.
A permit for permanent residence with us is:
- Safe. We know how to avoid rejection and will provide you with complete instructions. No decisions outside the law, you do not risk losing permanent residence permit in the future.
- Simple. We take on difficult tasks, for example, obtaining a permanent residence permitabroad. Let us tell you in which case PMP is the best solution for tax optimization or legalization in Ukraine.
- Guaranteed. Not a single unsuccessful case in 12 years! We know exactly what and in what form the DMS is needed. We organize medical examination, translations and apostillation. We work with all countries and grounds for obtaining permanent residence permit.
- Comfortable. If you have several reasons for obtaining a permanent residence permit, we will choose the easiest way. We will take over the organization and control of the entire process, including the waiting time. A lawyer will always be with you for 100% accurate registration of all stages.
The documents needed for getting permanent resident status
What do you need to know when obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit for a foreigner in Ukraine?
A Permanent Residence Permit is a permit in the form of an identity document for a foreigner or stateless person, which confirms legal grounds for permanent residence (Ukraine). Since 01.06.2018 it is made in the form of a card with a contactless electronic carrier.
Visa is issued to foreigners or stateless persons who have a permit to immigrate to Ukraine. Grounds for obtaining the service: obtaining an immigration permit, arrival at a permanent place of residence.
Documents for immigration permit may be submitted in Ukraine to the migration authorities and abroad, at the place of permanent residence, to the Ukrainian consulate.
Cost and terms of obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine
The service of obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine is provided in two stages, each of which is paid separately:
- Obtaining an immigration permit is the first stage, which includes the preparation and submission of documents to the State Immigration Service/Consulate. The immigration permit is issued as standard within 6 months at the migration service and within a year at the consular office after submitting the application.
- Accompanying the acquisition of a permanent residence permit is the second stage, which begins after the issuance of the Immigration Permit. If you are determined to continue the process, we offer assistance in obtaining a D visa to Ukraine and submitting documents for obtaining the permanent residence permit itself.
You can find out the cost of the first and second stages in the packages below on the page. It is obligatory to obtain a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine 15 business days prior to the end of the legal stay of a foreigner in Ukraine. The Client personally submits the documents, our lawyers organize the submission and accompany the Client to the state agency. Within 15 business days from filing the documents, you can pick up your Permanent Residence Permit from the Migration Service.
The period of validity of the Permanent Residence Permit is 10 years. After expiry of the period, it is neces
sary to extend it. The cost of obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine does not include state fees, notary services and registration. The period of execution of the Permanent Residence Permit often depends on the grounds and availability of the set of documents. Based on the experience of our company, the approximate terms for obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit may be as follows:
- Submitting documents for immigration to the migration service – up to 6 months
- Submitting documents for immigration at a Ukrainian consulate – up to 12 months
With us, you can be sure that you will get a Permanent Residence Permit without any surprises. In addition, all the necessary actions for the collection of documents and providing them to the client for signing, our lawyers will do as quickly and accurately as possible.
Service packages offers
- Analysis of documents (checking the grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit, legal stay in Ukraine at the moment, passport validity, checking medical certificates and certificates of no criminal record, availability of other types of residence)
- Working out the issues that can become a reason for refusing to obtain a permit for immigration
- Preparation of documents, organization of their receipt and processing in accordance with the requirements required for submission to the Migration Service/consular institution
- Support in submitting documents to the State Immigration Service/Consulate to obtain an immigration permit
- Provision of instructions for the period of waiting for the Permit. Monitoring of the Permit
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Monitoring of the issuance of an immigration permit (if necessary, requests to the State Migration Service/Consulate)
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Obtaining an immigration permit
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Preparation of documents and organization of application for D visa and permanent permit
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Organization of registration of place of residence
* other translations and mandatory payments are paid separately
- Analysis of documents (checking the grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit, legal stay in Ukraine at the moment, passport validity, checking medical certificates and certificates of no criminal record, availability of other types of residence)
- Study of issues that may be grounds for refusal to obtain an immigration permit
- Preparation of documents, organization of their receipt and processing in accordance with the requirements required for submission to the Migration Service/consular institution
- Preparation of spouses for the interview, including detailing the requirements that must be met in order to avoid the risks of recognizing the marriage as fictitious
- Support in submitting documents to the State Immigration Service/Consulate to obtain an immigration permit
- Provision of instructions for the period of waiting for the Permit
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Monitoring of the issuance of an immigration permit (if necessary, requests to the State Migration Service/Consulate)
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Obtaining an immigration permit
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Preparation of documents and organization of application for D visa and permanent permit
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Organization of registration of place of residence
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Preparation of documents and organization of filing for affixing the appropriate stamp to a foreigner's passport document
* other translations and mandatory payments are paid separately
- Study of the situation, analysis of documents, consultation
- Preparation of a package of documents for the exchange of a permanent residence permit
- Organization of submission of documents to the migration service
- Document production monitoring
- Clarification of the procedure for obtaining a permit, putting a stamp in a foreigner's national passport, and further actions regarding registration of the place of residence
What is the immigration quota and the process of obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit outside the quota?
Under recent changes in Ukraine's immigration procedures, an immigration quota is only established in the case of mass entry of foreigners. Grounds for obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine include:
- Scientists and cultural figures.
- Highly qualified specialists and workers, along with their spouses and children who have arrived in Ukraine together.
- Individuals who have made a foreign investment of at least 0,000.
- Siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of Ukrainian citizens.
- Individuals who were previously Ukrainian citizens.
- The spouse of an immigrant, their children, and non-working parents considered as members of the immigrant's family.
- Victims of human trafficking.
- Those who have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, or the National Guard of Ukraine for a minimum of 3 years, or have been deemed unfit for military service by the military medical commission.
- Those who have continuously resided on the territory of Ukraine for the last five years based on a temporary residence permit (due to employment, volunteering, religious activities, etc.).
- Individuals married to a Ukrainian citizen for more than two years, as well as children and parents of Ukrainian citizens.
- Guardians or trustees of Ukrainian citizens, or individuals under the guardianship or trusteeship of Ukrainian citizens.
- Those with the right to acquire Ukrainian citizenship based on territorial origin (excluding those who were previously Ukrainian citizens).
- Ukrainian expatriates, their spouses, and children when entering and residing in Ukraine together.
- Stateless individuals who have resided for more than 2 years based on a certificate.
Stages of the Permanent Residence Permit Process in Ukraine
- Obtaining an Immigration Permit: Document processing times are up to 6 months at the migration service and up to 12 months at the consulate.
- Receiving the Permanent Residence Permit – about 15 working days.
Documents to be submitted for an immigration permit
- a foreigner's passport or stateless identity document with type D visa, unless otherwise stipulated by the legislation and international treaties of Ukraine (returned after presentation) and a copy thereof;
- translation into Ukrainian of pages of the foreigner's passport or stateless identity document with personal data, certified in the manner prescribed by the legislation;
- documents on the place of residence both in Ukraine and abroad;
- a document confirming the absence of diseases established by the Ministry of Health;
- a certificate of no criminal record;
- documents confirming that the foreigner has grounds to immigrate to Ukraine.
Documents to be submitted for obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit
- a foreigner's passport or stateless identity document with type D visa, unless otherwise stipulated by the legislation and international treaties of Ukraine (returned after presentation) and a copy thereof;
- translation into Ukrainian of the pages of the foreigner's passport or stateless identity a document with personal data, certified in the order established by the legislation;
- documents certifying the identity of the legal representative and confirming the authority of the person as a legal representative (in case the documents are submitted by the legal representative) (originals are returned after submission, copies are submitted);
- copy of the decision to grant an immigration permit or according to the category of aliens and stateless persons of the categories specified in the law.
Introductory legal consultation on obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine
If you want to learn more about the procedure of obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine, please contact our migration lawyer for an introductory consultation. Such a consultation will enable the lawyer to analyze your ultimate goal, and find the best solution. For example, obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit may differ depending on the grounds that you have, as well as for different categories of applicants. So, throughout the year 2021 the procedure for obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit will be simplified for IT-specialists from certain countries.
This consultation will allow you to:
- Get answers to your questions;
- Understand the procedure of obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine and whether such decision suits you;
- Receive a lawyer's recommendations on the optimal algorithm of solving your problem.
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Who Can Obtain a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine?
To apply for a permanent residence permit, you first need to obtain an immigration permit. We assist in obtaining immigration permits based on various grounds, including:
- Highly qualified specialists.
- Investment in the Ukrainian economy of at least 0,000.
- Siblings, grandparents, grandchildren of Ukrainian citizens.
- Former Ukrainian citizens.
- Spouse (husband or wife) of an immigrant, their children, and non-working parents considered as members of the immigrant's family.
- Continuous residence in Ukraine based on a temporary residence permit for the last five years (employment, volunteering, religious activities, etc.).
- Marriage to a Ukrainian citizen for more than two years, along with children and parents of Ukrainian citizens.
- The right to acquire Ukrainian citizenship based on territorial origin (excluding those who were previously Ukrainian citizens).
- Ukrainian expatriates, their spouses, and children when entering and residing in Ukraine together.
- And others.
What rights does a permanent residence permit in Ukraine provide?
- The right to work without the need for a special permit;
- The right to study;
- The right to marry;
- The right to purchase real estate;
- Free entry and exit from Ukraine without the need to obtain visas or extend the stay period;
- The opportunity to obtain Ukrainian citizenship in the future.
Alternative to permanent residency in Ukraine
In many cases, it is quicker and less costly to obtain a temporary residency permit instead. For example, choosing between permanent residency through investment and temporary residency through employment. The former option takes longer and is more expensive, while the latter is quicker and cheaper but requires renewal every two years. The same situation applies when obtaining documents through marriage
Often, clients choose to obtain Ukrainian citizenship, of course, if they have the appropriate grounds. To determine the option that would be optimal for your specific case, it is best to seek advice and analysis from our lawyers initially.
Can documents for obtaining an Immigration Permit and Permanent Residence Permit be submitted/received remotely or through a proxy?
Unfortunately, Ukrainian law only allows for the in-person submission of these documents. However, some consulates abroad may issue immigration permits. This means that the initial and often time-consuming stage can be completed at your place of permanent residence, while the actual permit can be obtained in Ukraine.
We caution against placing trust in companies or online articles that promise to handle everything on your behalf or serve as your proxy, as such a service is not under Ukrainian legislation.
What age do I have to be to apply for a Permanent Residence Permit?
The Permit is issued to foreigners or stateless persons who are legally staying on the territory of Ukraine and
- have reached the age of 16 (on the basis of application forms submitted by them personally);
- have not reached the age of 16 or are recognized as having limited or incapable of legal capacity (on the basis of application forms of one of the parents (adoptive parents) with whom they live).
Please note! The validity period of the residency permit is 10 years, and after its expiration, the permit for permanent residency needs to be renewed.
How long do I have to stay in Ukraine after getting a Permanent Residence Permit?
The Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine does not require a foreigner to reside in Ukraine permanently or refrain from temporary travel abroad. A foreigner has the right to stay in Ukraine or abroad as long as he needs without any restrictions.
What benefits does the Permanent Residence Permit provide in addition to the right to permanent residency in Ukraine?
If you obtain a Permanent Residence Permit, you may relocate your family members (parents, children, spouse) to Ukraine. In addition, after 6 months from the day of obtaining the Permit you can bring your car into the territory of Ukraine without paying customs duties.
Answers to frequently asked questions
What shall I do if I have no grounds for getting permanent residence permit?
We shall assist you in obtaining permit to immigrate into Ukraine. To do this, we need to analyse your documents and agree a plan of action.
Is it possible to get permanent resident status without personal appearance?
No. In order to apply for permanent residence permit and to get it, personal appearance is necessary, for your fingerprints, photo and electronic signature will be taken. Other documents, however, can be prepared without personal appearance.
If I have a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine, do I need to get a Work Permit?
No, a foreigner with a Permanent Residence Permit does not need a Work Permit.
Do I need a TIN to get a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine?
No, you do not need an ID code to submit documents and get a Permanent Residence Permit. But to deal with property and employment issues, etc., you'll need to obtain the ID code.
Exchange or extension of a Permit for permanent residence in Ukraine
The exchange of a permanent residence permit is carried out in such cases:
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changes in the information entered in the passport (for example, a change of surname after marriage or divorce);
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detection of an error in the information entered in the certificate;
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expiration of the permit (permit is issued for a period of 10 years);
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unfitness of the permit for further use;
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reaching the age of 25 or 45 by a foreigner or a stateless person (in the case when the foreigner has an old-style passport that does not contain a contactless electronic medium);
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in case of loss or theft of the previous permit.
Pay attention! There is no provision for the exchange of a permit at one's own will, so the migration service carries out the exchange of permits for permanent residence only on the grounds specified above.
When exchanging a permit for permanent residence, you need to know:
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If you have an old-style passport, before exchanging the passport, the migration service will check the legality of obtaining a permit to immigrate to Ukraine and the grounds for issuing the previous document. It is at this stage that problems may arise, which often lead to cancellation of documents and expulsion from Ukraine. We will provide preliminary verification of the document and consultation on passing the verification.
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In case of violation of the deadlines for submitting documents for the exchange of a permit, a foreigner may be held administratively liable. In such a situation, our specialists also help to minimize and sometimes avoid fines. If necessary, they will provide assistance in appealing the administrative protocol.
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After the introduction of martial law in Ukraine, our lawyers already have a successful practice of exchanging passports for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus.
What to do if the permanent residence permit was canceled?
Our lawyers have been working for many years with clients who have lived in Ukraine for a long time based on documents for permanent residence, and when they applied to the migration service, they received not only a refusal to exchange, but also a decision to cancel their immigration permit to Ukraine.
In such cases, our lawyers will analyze your situation, available documents, decisions, and will select for you the best warrant for legalization in Ukraine. This can be an appeal against the decision, obtaining documents for legalization on other grounds, etc.
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