RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS

A residence permit is a document that enables a foreign citizen to live in Ukraine, enjoying a wide range of rights and opportunities. In fact, we are talking about most of the rights that citizens have, with the exception of participation in the electoral process. That is why many foreigners who want to connect their lives with Ukraine in the near future are interested in the possibilities and conditions for obtaining a residence permit. Let's talk about this in more detail.

Issues of migration law belong to the specialization of our company. Lawyers of the Law Office "Prikhodko&Partners" regularly work on a range of topics related to residence permits for foreigners. Therefore, we are ready to provide you with high-quality legal support, which will greatly facilitate this process.

What documents need to be prepared?

When applying to the migration service for obtaining a permanent residence permit, you must first prepare the following package of documents:

• Passport or other document that serves as an identity card.
• A copy of the decision that the alien was granted permission to immigrate.
• Four photographs that meet the requirements put forward to them by the current legislation.
• A copy of the identification code certificate, if any.
• Receipts confirming the payment of state duty.

If necessary, translation of documents into Ukrainian may be required. There may also be additional nuances relating to individual cases. For example, legislation provides for duty exemption for certain groups. Also, the regulation of this issue depends on which country the foreign citizen came from. For example, in some cases a long-term visa is required.

What you need to know about deadlines?

You must apply for a permanent residence permit during the year in which the immigration permit is valid. We mention this particular period, since in the vast majority of situations, an immigration permit is issued precisely for a one-year period.

When the package of documents is collected, you need to take it to the office of the State Migration Service, located at the place of residence of a foreigner in Ukraine in a given period of time. There, a person who wants to obtain a residence permit writes an application and submits documents. Since the procedure may be delayed due to the workload of the migration service and the bureaucratic factor, legal support in this matter will be very helpful.

Immigration permit

Since in order to obtain permanent residence, you first need an immigration permit, it is worth touching on the requirements for this in more detail. A foreign citizen submits an application and a package of documents to the State Migration Service:

• a copy of the passport translated into Ukrainian;
• photos that meet the requirements;
• data on the country of their citizenship and place of residence in Ukraine;
• a document that confirms the right to immigration;
• certificates of health status and no criminal record;
• information about family composition.

Our team is ready not only to provide guidance on the requirements for immigration and residence permits, but also to provide full legal support for this issue.