Prolongation of a Temporary Residence Permit
Given that temporary residence in Ukraine is usually issued for a period of up to one year, it is necessary to periodically extend the residence permit. This procedure does not take much time, but for its correctness, it is necessary to properly prepare all documents and go through the stages of registration.
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Documents for extending a residence permit in Ukraine
Application for a residence permit extension
Original of the residence permit
Passport of a foreign citizen
Insurance policy
Certified translation of the passport
Tax number
Confirmation of the possibility of address
Receipts for payment for services
The procedure for extending a temporary residence permit
to draw up, obtain or prepare a document according to which a foreigner can stay in the territory of our country – a marriage certificate, an extract from the place of study or work;
collect all other necessary documents;
personally submit a written application to the migration service;
wait for the data verification period (lasts fifteen days from the date of application);
collect the extended residence permit (in person).
Before applying to the migration services, you should consult a qualified lawyer in the field of migration law. He or she will be able to check the correctness of the documents and advise you if any deficiencies in the documents are found. An administrative fee of twenty NMDG is paid for the extension of a temporary residence permit.
The validity period of a residence permit for a certain category of foreigners is
if issued on the basis of a work permit, for the period of validity of such a permit;
founders or participants of legal entities registered in Ukraine – for two years;
students – for the period of study;
in other cases – one year.
FAQs
It is important to remember that a temporary residence permit must be renewed annually, except for studies (valid for the entire period of study). After two years, it will be possible to apply for a permanent residence permit. This will allow you to avoid spending money on insurance.
A temporary residence permit in Lviv can be extended an unlimited number of times, but if there are appropriate grounds.
The main requirement to obtain a residence permit is to submit the necessary documents on time. If you do it late, your application will not be accepted for consideration and you will have to leave the country. It is imperative that you write the application correctly, without grammatical errors, and provide accurate information.
– administrative and criminal liability for the period of stay in Ukraine;
– recognition of a person as dangerous to the national security of the country;
– non-compliance of a passport document with the established standard;
– submission of false information or forged documents;
– when changing documents, the foreigner was subject to investigation or liability in his or her home country.
It is important to remember that you can apply for a residence permit no later than ten calendar days before the expiration of the previous document.