temporary residence permit
A temporary residence permit in Ukraine is a document that allows a foreigner to legally stay in Ukraine and enjoy all the rights of Ukrainian citizens, except for the right to vote and be elected and some other rights.
A temporary residence permit is issued to foreigners on various grounds, including work, marriage, study, etc. Quite often, due to lack of knowledge of the language and bureaucratic procedures, foreigners have difficulties preparing documents for a residence permit. These problems can be easily solved by contacting a migration lawyer in Lviv.
What are the benefits of a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?
- Possibility to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days in 180 (as a general rule).
- Possibility to register as a private entrepreneur.
- Provides an opportunity to obtain a residence permit for family members of a foreigner
- Use of administrative services in Ukraine.
Reasons for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine (Lviv)?
According to the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons”, a temporary residence permit can be applied for on the following grounds
- employment in Ukraine;
- family reunification, if one of the spouses is a citizen of Ukraine (on the basis of marriage)
implementation of an international technical assistance project; - work in a religious organization;
- work in branches or representative offices of foreign organizations, companies or banks;
- scientific, educational, cultural or volunteer activities in Ukraine;
- correspondent activity or representation of a foreign media outlet;
- studying in Ukraine;
- foreigners, during the period of martial law, as medical workers, rehabilitation specialists to provide medical care;
- instructors who provide assistance to units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other units;
- family reunification with a foreigner documented by a temporary residence permit;
- work in branches or representative offices of foreign non-governmental organizations.
Documents for obtaining a temporary residence permit
Application for a residence permit
Identification code (if any)
Valid passport document
Medical insurance policy
Notarized translation of the passport
Receipts for payment of state duty and migration service services
Additional documents depending on the grounds
– A written obligation of the employer to notify the migration service of the termination of the employment contract with the foreigner;
– A work permit for foreigners or, in some cases, a copy of the employment contract (e.g., starting from 2022 for citizens of the Republic of Poland)
– Application of the spouse who is a citizen of Ukraine;
– Marriage certificate.
– Original application from the recipient of international assistance;
– Copy of documents confirming the implementation of international technical assistance.
– An application of such a religious organization;
– A copy of the constituent documents confirming the registration of the religious organization.
– Aplication from the above mentioned institutions;
– A copy of the document confirming the state registration of such organizations, companies or banks (notarized).
– The original application of the state institution responsible for the implementation of educational, cultural, scientific or volunteer programs;
– If such an organization is a non-governmental organization or is not subordinate to governmental institutions, then a notarized copy of the documents confirming the registration of such an organization must be submitted.
– Appeal of a foreign media outlet (original);
– Submission of the Ministry of Reintegration (original).
– A application from the university, which provides for the obligation to notify the Migration Service of the foreigner’s expulsion;
– Confirmation of the fact of studying in Ukraine (e.g., an order of enrollment).
– submission of the health care institution
– a document confirming professional qualifications
– submission of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine or other central executive body
– a request from the commander of a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
– a document confirming family relations
– a document confirming the sufficiency of financial support
– temporary residence permit of the host country
– submission of a branch of a foreign non-governmental organization
– a certificate of registration of such a branch
Validity of a temporary residence permit in Lviv
As a general rule, as defined by law, the period during which a temporary residence permit is valid is 1 year. However, there are certain exceptions, for example, the validity period of a residence permit is equal to the validity period of an employment permit or the period of study at an educational institution.
After the expiration of a temporary residence permit, it can be extended by submitting an application and a package of documents to the migration service no later than 15 working days before the expiration of the permit.
FAQ:
The main advantage that foreigners seek to obtain a temporary residence permit is the ability to cross the border of Ukraine without hindrance for the entire period of validity of this document. You no longer need to be in a complicated legal situation and depend on the border or migration service.
A temporary residence permit will undoubtedly open up many opportunities for you. Now you can reside in Ukraine for more than 90 days and use all social, medical and administrative services like Ukrainian citizens.
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.
The answer is very simple – only to Lviv vul. General Chuprynky 50 at Gravitas Group
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