Temporary residence permit based on “Family Reunification”

The basis for obtaining a residence permit on the basis of “Family Reunification” is the fact that a foreigner is married to a citizen of Ukraine.

A temporary residence permit is a document that gives a foreigner the right to legally reside on the territory of Ukraine and partially gives him the same rights and responsibilities that citizens of Ukraine have.

The permit is usually issued for one year with the possibility of renewal every year.

It is also interesting that after two years of being married to a citizen of Ukraine, a foreigner can obtain an immigration permit and a permanent residence permit in Ukraine and subsequently even acquire Ukrainian citizenship.

To obtain a permit in Ukraine on the basis of “Family reunification” you need to go through several stages.

1. Register a marriage with a citizen of Ukraine. If the marriage was registered abroad, then the marriage certificate must be legalized in accordance with Ukrainian legislation.
2. Obtain a visa to Ukraine type “D-14”, on the basis of “Family Reunion”;

Read about a visa based on marriage here: https://migrate.com.ua/en/viza-na-pidstavi-shlyubu/

1. Submit the necessary documents and obtain a temporary residence permit in Ukraine;
2. Register your place of residence in Ukraine.

Procedure for obtaining a temporary permit based on “Family Reunification”

After a foreigner has received a long-term visa type “D-14” and arrived in Ukraine, he/she can submit an application for a temporary residence permit to the territorial division of the State Migration Service of Ukraine (but no later than 15 working days before the expiration date ) validity of visa D).

Required documents:

1. Original passport with visa type “D”;
2. Certified translation of a passport into Ukrainian with personal data and a type “D” visa;
3. Valid medical insurance for the entire duration of the visa;
4. Marriage certificate (translated and legalized if necessary);
5. Personal presence of husband/wife, citizen of Ukraine with a passport;
6. Payment of the state fee.

Processing time: 15 business days.

Procedure for registering a place of residence in Ukraine:

The next step after receiving a residence permit is to register the foreign worker’s residential address with the residence registration authorities.

You must register your place of residence within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of your residence permit.

Cancellation of temporary residence permit

There are cases provided for by the legislation of Ukraine when a person who has received a temporary residence permit loses it:

1. In case of providing false information and using false documents on the basis of which a temporary residence permit was issued.
2. In case of initiation of criminal proceedings.
3. If the actions of a foreigner threaten the safety of Ukrainian citizens – they threaten their life, health or have a terrorist bias.
4. If there is a court decision on the forced deportation of a foreigner.

If you have questions, please contact the contacts listed on our website, and our immigration lawyer will definitely help you.