How can a foreigner enter Ukraine?

The entry of foreigners into Ukraine is a matter of concern to many people. That is why there are numerous appeals to lawyers who are familiar with the norms of migration law. By the way, the team of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm has such experts, as we specialize in this area of law. Therefore, you can seek both advice and legal support in matters that are important to you.

What do you need to know about the regimes of entry into Ukraine for foreigners?

Ukrainian legislation provides for 2 modes of entry into our country - visa and visa-free. On the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, you can see which of these regimes is provided for citizens of a particular state. This is the section "Regime of entry of foreigners to Ukraine by state".

 
To enter Ukraine, a foreigner must have the following documents

1. a valid foreign passport;
2. a visa, if it is a visa country;
3. documents confirming health insurance in a Ukrainian company;
4. confirmation of the purpose of the trip (for example, it may be a private invitation);
5. confirmation that the foreigner has sufficient funds to stay in Ukraine.

A residence permit is valid for 90 days out of 180.

Entering Ukraine: possible complications, problems, prospects

When a foreigner stays in Ukraine, it is very important for him or her to comply with the rules of stay in our country. If the rules are violated, this can lead to various sanctions in the legal field, ranging from a fine to expulsion from Ukraine and a subsequent entry ban.

If a foreigner wants to stay in Ukraine for a longer period of time, he or she should do everything necessary to make it legal. For example, you can apply for a residence permit. You should know the following about this topic:

• a temporary residence permit can be issued for employment, volunteering, studying, etc;
• a permanent residence permit is issued on the basis of investment (the amount of investment in the Ukrainian economy must be at least 100 thousand dollars).

Sometimes foreigners ask whether purchasing real estate in Ukraine is considered an investment. There are some legal aspects that are worth knowing. If an individual purchases real estate for his or her own use, it is not an investment in the Ukrainian economy. If the real estate is purchased for the balance sheet of an enterprise established in Ukraine by a foreigner, it will be an investment in the economy, which will give grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit in our country.

How can we help you?

If you were not allowed to enter Ukraine, we can help you find out why. In such cases, there is a possibility that the Border Guard Service has a decision that you are not allowed to enter. In this case, we send a lawyer's request to find out the grounds for such a ban. The next step is to appeal it.

 
If you are looking for a team of competent and reliable experts in migration law, you have come to the right place. The law firm "Prikhodko & Partners" employs such experts. The main areas of services we provide are:

• Counseling. During the consultation, you will receive not just general answers to your questions, but will also gain knowledge of the legal norms relevant to your situation.
• Legal support in cooperation with government agencies. For example, this may be the already mentioned request to the migration service.
• Representation of interests in court. This is relevant when you need to challenge an entry ban.

Thus, we provide a full range of legal services necessary to support our clients in matters of migration law.