Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine
A permanent residence permit is an important document confirming the right of a foreigner or stateless person to reside permanently in Ukraine.
A permanent residence permit may be obtained by:
- Immigrants who have arrived in Ukraine for the purpose of permanent residence. This category of persons has the opportunity to regularise their status and obtain a document confirming their right to permanent residence.
- Persons who were citizens of Ukraine but decided to terminate their citizenship. If such persons permanently reside on the territory of Ukraine, they may obtain a permanent residence permit.
Obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine requires meeting certain conditions and going through the necessary procedures.
A permanent residence permit gives its holder the right to reside in Ukraine without hindrance, to work in any region of the country and to access social and medical services.
If you wish to become a permanent resident of Ukraine, a permanent residence permit is a key step towards achieving this goal.
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If you are considering immigrating to Ukraine and obtaining a permanent residence permit, it is important to familiarise yourself with the procedure that precedes obtaining this important document.
To begin the process of immigrating to Ukraine and obtaining a permanent residence permit, you need to obtain an immigration permit, which is the basis for the subsequent formalization of resident status. This permit is confirmation that you have the legal right to reside permanently in Ukraine.
After a positive decision by the authorities on your application for an immigration permit, you will be notified of it. The next step will be to obtain a certified copy of the immigration permit. Depending on your location (in Ukraine with a temporary residence permit or outside Ukraine), you will need to apply to exchange the temporary residence permit for a permanent one, or apply for a long-term type D-01 visa (immigration).
If you are already in Ukraine, you may apply to exchange the temporary residence permit for a permanent one. If you are outside Ukraine, you will need to apply for a long-term type D-01 visa (immigration). After your arrival in Ukraine, you will need to apply for a permanent residence permit.
Obtaining a permanent residence permit is the final stage of the immigration process to Ukraine.
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To successfully obtain a permanent residence permit in Ukraine, you need to provide the following documents:
- An application form — a completed application form, which you can obtain from the migration service authorities or download from their official website.
- The passport document of the foreigner or the identity document of the stateless person, with a type D visa. If a type D visa is not required by the legislation or international treaties of Ukraine, it need not be provided.
- A document confirming the identity of the legal representative and their authority, in the event of documents being submitted by a legal representative. You must provide a copy of this document.
- A translation into Ukrainian of the page of the foreigner’s passport document or the stateless person’s identity document containing the personal data. The translation must be certified by a notary.
- A copy of the decision granting the immigration permit. You need to provide a copy of this decision.
- A document confirming payment of the administrative fee, or a document on exemption from its payment. You must provide a copy of this document, as well as present the original.
Obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine requires careful compliance with all requirements and the provision of correct documents.
Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine
To successfully obtain a permanent residence permit (including cases of replacing a lost or stolen permit), you need to apply to the competent state enterprise within the sphere of management of the SMS (State Migration Service), an administrative services centre, or the territorial bodies/units of the SMS at your place of residence.
The documents for obtaining the permit are submitted no later than 15 working days before the end of the established period of stay/residence in Ukraine. It is important to observe this deadline in order to avoid problems and preserve your resident status.
If you submit documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign state (for example, a passport replacing a lost or stolen permit), such documents are subject to legalization in the established manner, unless otherwise provided by the international treaties of Ukraine. In addition, these documents must be provided with a translation into Ukrainian, which must be certified by a notary.
What is the cost of obtaining a permanent residence permit?
When obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine, you will need to pay certain costs associated with the state duty and the administrative service. Below is information on the cost of these services:
- The state duty is 85 hryvnias (in accordance with clause 6 of Article 3 of the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On State Duty”).
- The cost of the administrative service is 496 hryvnias.
- The cost of the permanent residence permit form with a contactless electronic chip is 432 hryvnias.
It is important to note that certain categories of persons are exempt from paying the state duty. In particular, citizens affected by the Chornobyl disaster (categories 1 and 2), persons with disabilities resulting from the Second World War, the families of fallen soldiers (partisans), as well as persons with the status of group I and group II disability, are exempt from paying the state duty.
In addition, stateless persons recognised as such under the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons” are exempt from paying the cost of the administrative service and the cost of the blank form when obtaining a permanent residence permit for the first time.
For what period is a permanent residence permit issued?
A permanent residence permit with a contactless electronic chip grants its holder the right to reside permanently in Ukraine for 10 years.
Can my permanent residence permit be issued to another person authorised by me?
No. To obtain a permanent residence permit in Ukraine, verification is a mandatory procedure. This procedure is intended to verify the applicant’s personal identification. The permit may be obtained only by the foreigner or stateless person themselves, or by their legal representative in cases where the applicant is a minor or lacks legal capacity. This ensures compliance with the requirements of the law and guarantees a high level of reliability of the information contained in the permanent residence permit. Such a verification procedure is an important element ensuring the legality and reliability of this document.
I am unable to collect my ready permanent residence permit — what should I do?
The permanent residence permit can be collected within six months from the moment it is issued.
I have a permanent residence permit, but after marriage I changed my surname. What should I do?
In the event of a change of surname, given name or patronymic, you must first exchange the passport document of the foreigner or the identity document of the stateless person for a new one with the changed personal data. After obtaining the new passport document, you must immediately submit the documents to exchange the permanent residence permit.
To exchange a permanent residence permit with changed personal data, you must apply no later than one month after obtaining the new passport document of the foreigner or the identity document of the stateless person.
Within what period must a foreigner or stateless person who has obtained a permanent residence permit declare or register their place of residence in Ukraine?
A foreigner or stateless person who has obtained a permanent residence permit in Ukraine is obliged to declare or register their place of residence within 30 days from the date of obtaining the permit.
Why may the issuance of a permanent residence permit in Ukraine be refused?
When obtaining a permit for foreigners or stateless persons, there are certain circumstances that may lead to a refusal to issue this document. Here are some of them:
- The foreigner or stateless person must hold a permit or a temporary residence permit (except in cases of exchanging the permit or obtaining a permit for the first time).
- The foreigner or stateless person is on the territory of Ukraine in breach of the established period of stay, or an unenforced decision on their forced return or expulsion is in effect against them.
- Information obtained from the databases of the Register and the card files does not confirm the information provided by the foreigner or stateless person.
- It has been established that the person holds Ukrainian citizenship.
- The issuance of the permit was applied for by a legal representative who does not have the necessary authority to obtain this document.
- The foreigner or stateless person has not submitted all the necessary documents and information for the preparation and issuance of the permit, or has done so in breach of the established requirements.
- Information received from the National Police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) or another public authority indicates that the actions of the foreigner or stateless person threaten national security, public order, health, or the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of Ukraine and other persons.
- The passport document of the foreigner or the identity document of the stateless person may be forged, damaged, or non-compliant with the established form.
- The fact has been established that the foreigner or stateless person submitted false information or forged documents, or the fact has been discovered that the immigration permit granted has been cancelled.
- Facts have been discovered of the foreigner or stateless person failing to comply with a court decision or a decision of public authorities empowered to impose administrative penalties.
- There are other cases provided for by law that may lead to a refusal to issue the permit.
Taking these circumstances into account, the authorities have the right to refuse to issue a permit for foreigners or stateless persons.
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