Extension of a temporary residence permit during the war

A temporary residence permit in Ukraine is issued for 1 year. However, there may be different nuances regarding the period of time depending on who is applying for it. If we are talking about a student, the residence permit is issued for the entire period of study. If we are talking about a foreigner who has come to Ukraine to work, the residence permit will be valid for the period of time for which he or she is expected to work.

If you are interested in this and other issues of migration law, you can contact the lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm. This branch of jurisprudence is the focus of our team's practice, so you can get high-quality assistance and support in cooperation with the State Migration Service.

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What you need to extend your residence permit?

The residence permit is issued and extended to foreigners who legally reside in Ukraine. If a foreigner wishes to extend a temporary residence permit, he or she must apply to the SMS no later than 15 business days before its expiration and submit an application for extension.

It is very important to take into account the grounds on which the residence permit was issued. This will allow you to prepare in advance to attach the necessary documents to your application. For example, if it was a residence permit based on employment in Ukraine, then you first need to start the process of extending your work permit to document why you need to extend your residence permit.

What other aspects should you know?

If a person who had a residence permit before graduation was expelled from the university, the residence permit is not extended. The same applies to cases of divorce when the residence permit was issued on the basis of marriage with a Ukrainian citizen.

Citizens of those countries who are required to obtain a D visa to obtain a residence permit do not need to travel abroad and obtain a visa at an embassy or consulate. If a person applies for a residence permit extension within the statutory period, it will be sufficient to simply present a valid residence permit.

However, if the period (up to 15 working days before the expiration of the residence permit) has expired and the person has not applied in time, then he or she will have to go abroad and apply for a D visa. Therefore, in order to avoid such unnecessary hassle and not be forced to take a number of complicated actions that could be avoided, it is worth contacting lawyers who handle such cases in a timely manner. This will greatly facilitate your interaction with the State Migration Service.

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What documents are required to extend the residence permit?

To extend your residence permit, you need the following documents

• passport
• a valid residence permit;
• a certificate of registration;
• documents confirming the grounds for obtaining a residence permit;
• health insurance.

When you seek the support of professional experts in migration law, it greatly facilitates the extension of a temporary residence permit during the war. Such experts are in the team of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm!