Permanent Residence Registration in Ukraine

What Determines the Cost of a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine?

The cost of the first stage varies depending on the grounds for obtaining the permit. Some cases require additional preparation, such as document processing to confirm highly qualified specialist status (e.g., in IT), or interview preparation to verify family ties. The full cost for both stages can be found in the service packages on the official page.

Procedure for Obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine

1. Gather necessary documents, including proof of eligibility for an immigration permit, address of residence in Ukraine and abroad, passport or identity document, and a police clearance certificate and a medical examination report, if required.

2. Submit the application and document package to the migration service or a consular office.

3. Obtain an immigration permit. 

4. Receive the permanent residence permit in Ukraine. 

Grounds for Obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine

According to the Law of Ukraine "On Immigration", a permanent residence permit is issued to foreign nationals who have been granted an immigration permit for Ukraine or meet the specific conditions outlined in the law.

Grounds for Obtaining an Immigration Permit for Ukraine 

• Scientists and cultural figures whose work is beneficial to Ukraine;

• Highly qualified specialists and workers, along with their spouses and children, if they arrived in Ukraine together;

• Foreign investors who have invested at least 100,000 USD in Ukraine’s economy;

• Siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of Ukrainian citizens;

• Former Ukrainian citizens;

• Spouses, children, and dependent parents of immigrants;

• Victims of human trafficking;

• Foreigners who have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, or the National Guard for at least three years, or those declared unfit for military service by a medical commission;

• Foreign nationals who have continuously resided in Ukraine for the last five years on a temporary residence permit (e.g., employment, volunteering, religious activities);

• Individuals married to a Ukrainian citizen for over two years, as well as their children and parents;

• Guardians and caregivers of Ukrainian citizens, or individuals under the guardianship of a Ukrainian citizen;

• Persons eligible for Ukrainian citizenship by territorial origin (except former Ukrainian citizens);

• Ukrainians living abroad, their spouses, and children, if they enter and reside in Ukraine together;

• Stateless persons who have lived in Ukraine for more than two years on a residence permit.

How to Obtain an Immigration Permit for Ukraine

• Passport or identity document of the foreign national/stateless person with a Type D visa (unless otherwise specified by Ukrainian law or international agreements). The original is returned after verification, and a copy must be submitted.

• Ukrainian translation of the passport’s personal data pages, certified according to legal requirements.

• Proof of residence in Ukraine and abroad.

• Medical clearance certificate confirming the absence of diseases specified by the Ministry of Health (for certain categories).

• Police clearance certificate confirming no criminal record (for certain categories).

• Family composition document (e.g., birth/marriage certificate, if applicable).

• Documents proving eligibility for an immigration permit based on one of the legal grounds.

• Receipt of administrative fee payment.

When Can a Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine Be Canceled?

• Cancellation of the immigration permit to Ukraine;

• Issuance based on false information, forged, or invalid documents;

• Denial of recognition as a stateless person;

• Revocation of a decision recognizing a person as stateless;

• Other cases specified by law.