Extension of stay in Ukraine

If a foreigner has grounds and plans to stay in Ukraine longer than the permitted period, he/she must contact the territorial division of the State Migration Service to undergo the procedure of “extending the period of stay”. If you need advice or legal support in this matter, you can contact the lawyers of the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners”. We will help you qualitatively by providing the relevant services.

Why should you consider extending your stay?

There are often situations when a foreigner has arrived in Ukraine either on the basis of a visa-free regime or within the validity of a visa, but circumstances on the spot force him to stay longer than intended. Some choose to do nothing in the legal field, but simply leave the territory of Ukraine exactly when all matters are resolved. However, such a strategy is a losing one, since at the border crossing point the border guards will see that the person has violated the terms of stay.

The fine for such violation of migration legislation is from 100 to 300 non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens. That is, we are talking about a sum from 1700 to 5100 hryvnia. When a person is held liable, when determining the amount of the fine, a set of factors is taken into account, namely:

• by how many days did the foreigner violate the period of stay in Ukraine;
• were there any previous cases of bringing him to administrative responsibility.

If the decision to pay the fine is not executed, the foreigner may be banned from entering Ukraine for a period of 3 years. The basis for the ban will be failure to comply with the decision of state authorities that have the authority to impose administrative penalties.

Considering all of the above, it is worth taking care of extending your stay in Ukraine in time if you need to stay and the number of permitted days is exhausted.

What are the key reasons for extending the period of stay?

Among such grounds, the following should be mentioned:

1. treatment;
2. childbirth;
3. the need to care for a sick family member;
4. extraordinary circumstances that led to a forced stay in the territory of Ukraine;
5. the need to register an inheritance;
6. other circumstances that exclude the possibility of a foreigner or stateless person leaving.

In addition to all of the above, it is also worth noting those situations when a foreigner wants to obtain a residence permit or citizenship of Ukraine. The presence of grounds for obtaining a permit (both permanent and temporary) is a completely justified reason for extending the period of stay in Ukraine. The same applies to situations when a person has submitted documents for obtaining citizenship of our state.

By the way, in cases where you are thinking about the possibility of obtaining a residence permit or citizenship, immigration lawyers working at the “Prikhodko & Partners” law firm can help. We will carefully analyze all your circumstances and prospects regarding obtaining a permit or citizenship. And then we will guide you on what further actions should be along this path. Our specialists are also ready to offer legal support for each of the above procedures.

How is the period of stay extended?

Returning to the issue of extending the period of stay in Ukraine, it is necessary to note the peculiarities of this process. Thus, a person must apply to the State Migration Service, doing so no later than 3 working days before the expiration of the period of stay. The following list of documents must be provided:

• documents that confirm the existence of grounds for further stay in the territory of Ukraine;
• a valid passport (it must also be accompanied by a translation into Ukrainian);
• passport of the party hosting the applicant;
• a ​​document certifying the payment of the administrative fee.

The host party means citizens of Ukraine, foreigners or stateless persons who temporarily or permanently reside in Ukraine on a legal basis and are ready to provide the applicant with housing for residence and assume financial responsibility for the duration of their stay.

How can we be useful to you?

Lawyers of the law firm “Prikhodko & Partners”, providing services related to the extension of the period of stay in Ukraine, can help in the following areas:

• Consulting. During the consultation, we will answer all your questions and help you navigate the necessary actions.
• Legal support. By delegating your case support to us, you make your life much easier, because you will know that specialists will take care of all important legal aspects.
• Representation in court. If you have been unreasonably denied an extension of your stay in Ukraine, we will help you appeal such a decision.

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