Children born in Ukraine receive a birth certificate. The certificate itself is a document that confirms only the fact of registration of the birth of a child and is not an automatic acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship. The Law of Ukraine “On Citizenship of Ukraine”, stipulates that a citizen of Ukraine... Read More
Постоянное проживание иностранцев в Украине
The process of obtaining a permanent residence permit for an IT specialist can be divided into several stages: obtaining approval from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine; obtaining an immigration permit to Ukraine; obtaining a permanent residence permit; registration of the place of residence in Ukraine (domicile). Before applying for... Read More
To start with, the Law of Ukraine “On Citizenship of Ukraine” provides a number of conditions for Ukrainian citizenship applicants, including knowledge of the state language. A foreigner must confirm with a document his or her level of knowledge of the Ukrainian language. Previously, such a document was a language... Read More
The temporary residence permit differs from the permanent residence permit in the grounds, terms of issuance, and period of validity. The temporary residence permit is issued on the basis of: family reunion; studying; employment; volunteer activity; preaching religious beliefs, performing religious rites, or conducting other canonical activities. This list is... Read More
One of the legal grounds for obtaining an immigration permit to Ukraine is the status of a foreign Ukrainian. This category of foreigners has the right to obtain an immigration permit beyond the immigration quota. This means that the number of foreign Ukrainians who can obtain a permit is not... Read More
Ukraine is becoming more attractive for foreign investment, labor migration and education. However, foreigners often face problems using documents issued by an appropriate authority of a foreign state on the territory of Ukraine. In particular, there is a need to certify the fact that the document has been duly drawn... Read More
Historical situation developed in way that many people changed their place of residence because of certain circumstances. Up to August 24, 1991 many people massively moved to a permanent residence abroad in search of work or for other various reasons. However, Ukraine is increasingly attracting not only those who were born ... Read More
Today there are many countries such that you can invest a certain amount of money in their economy to become a citizen. It attracts foreign investors who want to live and work in a country with a pleasant climate, or a better political and economic situation. Ukraine also gives such... Read More
A foreign citizen is entitled to get a permanent residence permit in Ukraine on the ground of investment. Migrants from other countries are eligible for a permanent residence permit if they meet the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons”. Most often these... Read More
HOW TO GET CITIZENSHIP OF UKRAINE Many foreigners living in Ukraine, after all, get an opportunity to be accepted to citizenship. If this happens to you, you have to carry out some legal procedures to make this opportunity real. To avoid mistakes and save your time you can contact professional... Read More
Важливим кроком для тих, хто переїхав до України, є отримання постійної посвідки на проживання. Вона дає право жити на території цієї країни протягом будь-якого періоду часу, а після того, як особа буде перебувати в Україні протягом певного терміну, дасть право отримати громадянство. Оформлення посвідки на проживання – справа, до якої... Read More
A person without Ukrainian citizenship may get it after marriage with a citizen of Ukraine. Nevertheless, such ground is not included to the quota of immigration; but Ukraine entitles those who are married to Ukrainians for more than 2 years to get the citizenship beyond the quota. Actually, getting permanent... Read More
Loss of documents may happen in everyone’s life. The main document for a foreigner staying in Ukraine permanently is his permanent residence permit. Undoubtedly, loss of documents is usually an accident, but recently in Crimea and the area of ATO cases of forced cease of documents become more often. Bases... Read More
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... Read More
Many foreigners living in Ukraine, after all, get an opportunity to be accepted to citizenship. If this happens to you, you have to make some legal procedures to realize this opportunity in life. To avoid mistakes and save your time you can ask professional lawyers of “Bachynskyy, Kolomiets and partners”... Read More
If you want to leave the territory of Ukraine in order to live permanently in another country, you need to get permit to leave for permanent residence outside Ukraine. Note that there are cases in which the departure for permanent residence in another state is forbidden. Categories of citizens who... Read More
An incapacitated person may obtain Ukrainian citizenship if he/she has a Ukrainian guardian. Grounds for getting citizenship of Ukraine for incapacitated person A foreigner or a stateless person legally residing in Ukraine may obtain citizenship under the accelerated procedure if he/she is under the guard of Ukrainian citizen. This becomes... Read More
A child, whose parent is a stateless person, may obtain a citizenship if a citizen of Ukraine recognizes himself/herself to be the child’s parent. In this case the child obtains Ukrainian citizenship even being of major age. But if the child has a foreign citizenship he must refuse from it.... Read More
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... Read More
Acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship by birth is one of the ways to realize a right to citizenship of Ukraine. Under the Law “On Citizenship of Ukraine” a person has the right to citizenship of Ukraine in the following cases: if one or both of parents are citizens of Ukraine; if... Read More
Some citizens have a right to obtain Ukrainian citizenship under a simplified procedure. For example, people who were born or lived in Ukraine before independence declaration in 1991, or whose relatives were born or lived in Ukraine at this time. For such people it is much easier to obtain citizenship,... Read More
If you have lost the citizenship of Ukraine for some reason and want to renew it, you do not need to repeat the entire procedure of getting citizenship from the very beginning. There is an easier and faster procedure. Thus the state establishes favorable conditions for Ukrainians who want to... Read More
Confirmation of citizenship is one of the most important acts. A birth certificate confirms only family relations, but not the citizenship of a person. But if parents are Ukrainian citizens and a child was born in Ukraine, there is no need in getting certificate on citizenship. Cases when certificate on... Read More
Under current legislation there are different ways to acquire Ukrainian citizenship. Acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship due to territorial origin is one of them. Such possibility may turn into reality if a person meets the following requirements: one of his/her close relatives has a documentary written and notarized confirmation of their... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
