For how long is a residence permit issued to a foreign citizen?

A foreign citizen who is legally residing in Ukraine can obtain a temporary residence permit for a period of 6 to 36 months. This document establishes a number of specific rules for staying in our country. The grounds for obtaining a residence permit by a citizen of another country or a stateless person may be

Employment, subject to the availability of a work permit, which must be obtained separately
marriage to a Ukrainian or a foreigner in Ukraine;
studying at a university, in which case the student receives the document for the entire period of study;
other reasons, such as long-term treatment, starting a business, working as a correspondent, participating in religious projects, etc.

Since 2018, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new form of issuing a temporary residence permit in the form of an ID card - a contactless card with biometric data, a photo, and a foreigner's signature.

What documents are required:

• passport of the citizen
• notarized translation of the passport;
• identification number;
• documents confirming that the person is eligible for a residence permit in Ukraine, with the package of documents being strictly individualized.

What does a permanent residence permit entitle a foreign citizen to in Ukraine?

A permanent residence permit is issued for a period of 10 years, after which it can be extended. You can leave and enter the territory of Ukraine as many times as you want, find a job, educate your children, receive medical care, and arrange for your family members to live with you. If you have a permanent residence permit, any banking operations are allowed. In the future, there is a realistic prospect of obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.

A residence permit is issued to foreign citizens and stateless persons of any age, starting from birth.

Who deals with the issues of foreign citizens' stay in Ukraine?

As a rule, such issues are resolved by the territorial division of the Migration Service at the place of future registration. The procedure takes about 15 days. After obtaining a residence permit, you need to register your place of residence within 30 days.

Possible reasons for refusal to obtain a residence permit

A foreign national or stateless person may be denied a residence permit if they believe

• that they pose a threat to the national security of Ukraine, public order, or public health;
• that the passport is forged, damaged, or belongs to another person;
• that he/she has provided false information about himself/herself or the documents are forged;
• in other cases provided for by law, a refusal may also follow.

When do I need to change my residence permit?

An exchange is necessary if the residence permit has expired, you have changed your full name, a mistake has been made in the valid residence permit, the document has become unusable, or the grounds for issuing a residence permit have been changed.

In this case, it is necessary to submit a package of documents no later than one month after the reason for the exchange.

The validity period of a residence permit cannot be longer than the validity period of a foreign citizen's passport and the validity period of his/her insurance policy.

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