HOW TO GET A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN UKRAINE?
Obtaining a permanent residence permit is an important step for everyone who plan staying in Ukraine. It entitles you to get Ukrainian citizenship afterwards. Making a permanent residence permit may seem a very difficult procedure for those who has never done that before. The issue is very responsible, indeed.
Grounds for getting a permanent residence permit
There is an opinion, that as usual, the main ground is living in Ukraine for 5 years continuously. But this opinion is wrong. Thus, a person having no nationality, married to a citizen of Ukraine, can obtain a permanent residence permit after two years of living in Ukraine. Citizens of Ukraine who refuse their citizenship can also immediately replace it with a permanent residence permit.
The order of issuing a permanent residence permit
If you want to get a permanent residence permit and have legal grounds for it, you will have to come through some procedures. The first of them is connected with collecting necessary documents:
- Passport or identity card and their copies;
- A copy of immigration permit;
- Bank receipts for payment of all services;
- Four photos 35 x 45 mm;
- Copy tax ID-number (if available);
- Translation of these documents in Ukrainian.
Except paying for services one must also pay the state fee. Some categories of people (incapable, etc.) are exempt from paying this fee.
Residents of countries with visa regime must have Ukrainian visa type D in their passports.
One should keep in mind, it is possible to apply for a permanent residence permit during 1 year after the immigration permit is received.
The applicant has also to fill in the application very attentively and without mistakes. Any mistake is a basis for refusal in issuing permanent residence permit. Other reasons of refusal are fraud and danger for a state.
The process of making a permanent residence permit is rather difficult and very responsible. We strongly recommend you to consult professionals. Lawyers of “Bachynskyy, Kolomiets and partners” always do their best for their Clients.
CATEGORIES OF CITIZENS ABLE TO OBTAIN AN IMMIGRATION PERMIT IN UKRAINE
According to the Law of Ukraine “On Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons” citizens of other countries are entitled to move to Ukraine in order to continue permanent residence and to work in Ukraine (if they wish).
Immigration of foreign citizens to Ukraine has been growing recently. This happens for various reasons, including economic and political ones. Ukrainian state gives foreigners the opportunity to become full citizens of Ukraine who live and work here.
In order to move to Ukraine for permanent residence, you must obtain an immigration permit in Ukraine. This permit can be obtained within or beyond the immigration quota, which was established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
Categories of persons within the immigration quota
Categories of persons included in the immigration quota are listed in Art. 4 of the above Law.
This category includes the following persons:
- Activists in different fields of culture and science, that are considered essential for the cultural, scientific and educational development of Ukraine;
- Qualified professionals whose activities may bring benefit for Ukraine;
- Investors – persons who invested in the economy of Ukraine state large sums that make up at least 100 000 USD;
- Close relatives of Ukrainian These relatives include: brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons and granddaughters;
- Persons who were citizens of Ukraine earlier and lost their citizenship;
- Parents, spouse and minor children of a person who has received a permanent residence permit in Ukraine;
- Persons who are victims of such crimes as human trafficking; such persons may obtain an immigration permit to Ukraine after 3 years of status establishment;
- Refugees and persons who have been granted asylum in Ukraine; these persons get a permit after 3 years of residence in Ukraine.
Categories of persons not included in the immigration quota
Beyond this quota the immigration permit to Ukraine can be given to the following persons:
- Spouse of Ukrainian citizen – if the couple is married not less than 2 years;
- Parents and children of Ukrainian citizens;
- Persons who have a right to citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin;
- Persons whose guardians or trustees are citizens of Ukraine, or on the contrary – those persons who are themselves guardians or trustees of citizens of Ukraine;
- Persons whose movement is important for state interests of Ukraine;
- Foreign Ukrainians or their spouses and their children – if they come to Ukraine together.
However, it should be noted that persons residing outside Ukraine, need immigration permit for movement to Ukraine. After receiving the permit, you should contact the diplomatic mission or consular office of Ukraine and provide the necessary documents for an immigrant visa, which is valid for a year from the date of registration.
To obtain the immigration permit in Ukraine one should refer to the relevant unit of the State Migration Service of Ukraine and submit all the necessary documents.
Attorneys at law “Bachynskyy, Kolomiets and partners” in Lviv provides services of legal assistance during obtaining immigration permit in Ukraine. Our highly qualified specialists will provide all the necessary consultations, determine whether a person who wishes to move to Ukraine has a right to do it within immigration quota, and which category that person belongs to. Our lawyers will take care of all registration documents under requirements.
HOW TO GET AN IMMIGRATION PERMIT TO UKRAINE
Practice of recent years demonstrates that there are lots of persons willing to get an immigration permit to Ukraine. It is available either for foreign citizens or for stateless persons.
Peculiarities of getting immigration permit to Ukraine
Under Law of Ukraine “On immigration” permit is granted to persons within the immigration quota set by Ukrainian government:
- Famous scientists, scholars, cultural activists, whose immigration is useful for Ukraine;
- Highly-qualified professionals in specialties of increased demand in Ukraine;
- Persons who invested into Ukrainian economic not less than $ 100 000;
- Relatives of Ukrainian citizens;
- Former citizens of Ukraine;
- Members of immigrant family and their children;
- Refugees or former victims of human trafficking, who live in country of asylum not less than 3 years;
Another category consists of citizens whose applications are examined beyond the quota (the list below is exhaustive):
- Spouse of Ukrainian citizen – if the couple is married not less than 2 years;
- Children and parents of Ukrainian citizens;
- Persons who have a right to citizenship due to territorial origin (if they or their parents were born in Ukraine or lived here before 1991);
- Guardians of Ukrainian citizens or persons under guardianship of Ukrainian citizens;
- Members of Ukrainian diaspora;
- One of the spouses, if another one is Ukrainian citizen (marriage shall last at least 2 years);
Documents needed:
- 3 photos, size 3,5 x 4,5;
- Copy of passport (translated into Ukrainian and notarized);
- Data /certificate/on place of residence (both in Ukraine and abroad);
- Filled application form;
- A document confirming applicant’s right to immigration;
- Data on members of applicant’s family;
- Medical certificate;
- Certificate of absence of previous conviction.
Procedure of application examination:
As a rule, the application is to be submitted personally. In exceptional cases it may be sent by mail. If applicant is minor or incapable, he is represented by parents or guardians, whose authority must be confirmed by the proper documents. If sent by mail, the documents are to be notarized. Example of an application for immigration permit may be found on the web-site of State migration service of Ukraine.
The entire examination lasts for 1 year. The issued permit is valid during 1 year. Refusal may take place only in cases foreseen by legislation (if applicant committed a crime against humanity, or was sentenced to more than 1-year-imprisonment, or submitted forged documents).
HOW TO GET AN IMMIGRATION PERMIT DUE TO MARRIAGE?
To get an immigration permit, firstly, one shall fill in an application form and submit it personally. Those who can submit this application are:
- Persons who are out of Ukraine on permanent basis. Their applications are submitted to and examined by diplomatic representatives and consular institutions of Ukraine abroad;
- Persons who reside in Ukraine on legal bases. Their applications are submitted to and examined by territorial subdivisions of State migration service. There is a certain quota that limits the number of persons eligible to get a permanent residence permit. There are also categories of citizens who may get a permanent residence permit beyond the quota.
The quota includes:
- Refugees or former victims of human trafficking, who live in country of asylum not less than 3 years;
- Famous scientists, scholars, cultural activists;
- Relatives of Ukrainian citizens;
- Former citizens of Ukraine.
Beyond-the-quota category includes:
- Spouse of Ukrainian citizen;
- Persons whose immigration is strongly needed for the state interests of Ukraine;
- Children, parents or persons under guardianship of Ukrainian citizens;
- Persons who have a right to citizenship due to territorial origin;
- Persons of Ukrainian origin residing abroad with their spouses and children.
Peculiarities. What can one do to get an immigration permit? Immigration permit due to marriage is one of the most wide-spread bases. Your marriage shall last at least 2 years. Documents needed. An application form + see list of documents below.
- 3 photos;
- Passport (translated and notarized);
- Data /certificate/on place of residence (both in Ukraine and abroad);
- A notarized copy of marriage certificate;
- A notarized consent by owner of the apartment (that a foreigner will be registered at his apartment).
In some cases a document certifying former Ukrainian citizenship before 1991 may be required. We stress the point that immigration due to sham (or fake) marriage is a wide-spread but totally illegal ground for immigration permit.
FAQ:
– Can a foreigner get permanent residence after five years of legal residing in Ukraine?
No, can not. Accommodation in Ukraine regardless of the length of the stay (five years, ten years or more) doesn’t provide additional benefits.
– If a foreigner get temporary residence permit for more than few years (five years or more), could he/she count on certificate of permanent residence?
A temporary residence permit in not connected with a permanent residence permit (permanent residence). Number of years in Ukraine on the basis of a temporary permit does not affect the permanent residence, except in the case of marriage, because for permanent residence foreigner is required 2 years of staying in marriage.
– Can foreigner get permanent residence remotely or via immigration lawyer on the basis of POA?
A foreigner must apply for an immigration permit (permanent residence) in person (individually). Yes, it has to be an immigration lawyer to explain what he/she signed documents, but immigration lawyer can not do it without personal visiting State immigration department. If someone is promising to provide permanent residence distantly, – most likely he (she) is a fraudulent and we do not recommend to have business with such persons.
– How long foreigner must stay in the Ukraine after getting permanent residence?
Getting a permit for permanent residence in Ukraine does not oblige a foreigner for staying in Ukraine. A foreigner after obtaining immigration permit can stay in Ukraine as long as he / she needs.
– Can I register a foreigner without the permanent residence? And whether this registration provides some additional benefits?
Registered address (residency) may be only provided for a foreigner who already received permit temporary/permanent residence. Propiska (registered address) doesn’t provide the right to get permanent/temporary residence card.
– What benefits permanent residence permit provide to a foreigner?
Apart from the right of residence in Ukraine immigration permit has several advantages: 1) obtaining immigration permit at least one of the foreigners entitle the right for permanent residence for immigrant family (mother, father, children); 2) the right within 6 months of receiving permanent residence import their personal property (car) without paying customs duties.
– Do I need to replace the certificate of permanent residence from old one to new sample of permanent residency card?
Permanent residence permit is like old-style cardboard and document consists of a one sheet of paper single-folded in half. This document (permanent residence permit) are not subject to mandatory replacement and does not expire. But using it can pull some inconvenience. It is like this (not the permanent residence permit of the new model, which looks like a green passport) is much easier to fake and it is often not in the e-database. There was a case where the loss of the permanent residence in the old sample Ukraine has led to the need to start the procedure for obtaining immigration permit from the beginning (the whole procedure again) because the case file did not survive. If you spend replace the old model to the new, then avoid additional problems that may occur with the loss of the permanent residence or suspicion of forgery of the document. If necessary replacement, please call listed on the site or 380960020100.
– Is obtaining a permanent residence permit automatically provide foreigner with the tax resident of Ukraine?
No, to became a tax resident of Ukraine the foreigner must fulfill other conditions. Immigration residence and tax resident are different things.
Please, contact us +380960020100 or by mail [email protected] to get immigration permits.
