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.
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
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 necessary 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:
- on the basis of investment – 10-12 months
- on the basis of marriage – from 3 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 (verification of the grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit, legal stay in Ukraine at the moment, passport validity period, verification of medical certificates and certificates of no criminal record, availability of other types of residence)
- Preparation of documents for submission to the Migration Service (organization of document translations, in accordance with the requirements of the law)
- Submission of documents to the Migration Service
- Monitoring of the decision to obtain a residence permit
- Preparation of documents for application for a permit, provision of a list of documents for registration of place of residence
- Submission of documents to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and monitoring of the decision
- Explanation of the procedure for obtaining and affixing a stamp
- Analysis of documents (verification of grounds for obtaining permanent residence, legal stay in Ukraine at the moment, passport validity period, document verification, availability of other types of residence)
- Consulting on the possibility of obtaining a permit in Ukraine
- Collection of missing documents (only those that can be obtained by a trusted person)
- Preparation of documents for submission to the Migration Service (organization of document translations, in accordance with the requirements of the law)
- Submission of documents to the Migration Service
- Monitoring of the decision to obtain a residence permit
- Monitoring of the legality of a foreigner's stay in Ukraine, consultation on the procedure for extending the period of stay in Ukraine, list of documents, organization of submission
- Preparation of documents for application for a permit and for registration of the place of residence
- Issuance of translations of documents in accordance with the requirements of the law
- Submission of documents to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and monitoring of the decision
- Organization of obtaining a permanent residence permit
- Submission of documents for registration of place of residence (or by power of attorney)
- Analysis of documents (verification of the grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit, legal stay in Ukraine at the moment, passport validity period, verification of medical certificates and certificates of no criminal record, availability of other types of residence)
- Consulting on the possibility of obtaining a permit in Ukraine
- Monitoring of quota availability, if possible - free slots
- Collection of missing documents (only those that can be obtained by a trusted person)
- Organization of obtaining medical certificates, registration of notarial statements, in accordance with the requirements of the law
- Preparation of documents for submission to the Migration Service (organization of document translations, in accordance with the requirements of the law)
- Submission of documents to the Migration Service
- Monitoring of the decision to obtain a residence permit
- Monitoring of the legality of a foreigner's stay in Ukraine, consultation on the procedure for extending the period of stay in Ukraine
- Issuance of translations of documents in accordance with the requirements of the law
- Submission of documents to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and monitoring of the decision
- Organization of obtaining a permanent residence permit
- Submission of documents for registration of place of residence
- 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 a quota for immigration and obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit outside the quota?
The immigration quota is set annually (by March 1) by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. It includes:
- scientists and cultural professionals;
- highly qualified specialists and workers;
- persons who have made a foreign investment of at least one hundred (100) thousand US dollars;
- persons who are full brother or sister, grandfather or grandmother, grandchild or granddaughter of citizens of Ukraine
- persons who were previously citizens of Ukraine;
- parents, husband (wife) of the immigrant and their minor children;
- victims of human trafficking;
- persons who served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for three or more years.
An immigration permit outside the immigration quota is granted to:
- those who have been married to a citizen of Ukraine for more than two years, children and parents of citizens of Ukraine;
- guardians or custodians of Ukrainian citizens, or those who are under the guardianship or custody of Ukrainian citizens;
- those who have the right to acquire Ukrainian citizenship by territorial origin;
- persons whose immigration is of state interest for Ukraine;
- foreign Ukrainians, spouses of foreign Ukrainians, their children, in case of their joint entry and stay on the territory of Ukraine;
- stateless persons who resided on the basis of a residence permit for two years.
Stages of obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine
- Obtaining an immigration permit. The time for review of documents is up to one year.
- Permanent residence permit - from 15 business 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 is eligible for a permanent residence permit in Ukraine?
To obtain permanent residency, you first need to obtain an immigration permit.
We can assist with obtaining an immigration permit on the following grounds:
- Individuals who have made a foreign investment of at least 100,000 (one hundred thousand) US dollars;
- Full-blooded siblings, grandparents, grandchildren of Ukrainian citizens;
- Individuals who were previously citizens of Ukraine;
- Parents, spouses, and underage children of immigrants;
- Individuals who have been married to a Ukrainian citizen for more than two years, as well as the children and parents of Ukrainian citizens;
- Guardians or custodians of Ukrainian citizens, or individuals under the guardianship or custody of Ukrainian citizens;
- Those who have the right to acquire Ukrainian citizenship by territorial origin;
- Ukrainian expatriates, spouses of Ukrainian expatriates, and their children in case of their joint entry and stay on the territory of Ukraine;
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 I submit/obtain documents for an Immigration Permit, Permanent Residence Permit, remotely or by proxy?
Unfortunately, the law provides for only personal filing of documents. Of course, we fully accompany you to the State Migration Service authorities, help you with the paperwork and explain what we submit and sign.
We advise you not to believe the promises of companies or articles on the Internet, which say they will do everything for you independently or by proxy, because this possibility is not stipulated by the legislation of Ukraine.
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
1) have reached the age of 16 (on the basis of application forms submitted by them personally);
2) 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 Permit is 10 years, and after its termination, you may re-submit the package of documents.
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
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.
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.
No, a foreigner with a Permanent Residence Permit does not need a Work Permit.
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.
