Obtaining a temporary residence permit

Obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine is an opportunity to stay in the territory of the state without any obstacles, without the need to obtain additional visas. The certificate is issued for a certain period. Practice shows that the most common reasons for obtaining it are marriage with a resident, work, visiting the country for education, religious purposes and some others. Ukrainian legislation prescribes detailed rules on how, for how long and on what grounds it is possible to legally stay on the territory of our state. If a foreign person plans to stay in our country for longer than 3 months, that is, as long as the visa allows, it is necessary to issue a temporary residence permit.

The presence of a certificate gives an individual who has visited our country certain additional rights:

●       You can register as an individual entrepreneur.

●       Family members of the visitor have the right to obtain a temporary residence permit in Ukraine.

●       You can get a consumer loan in Ukrainian financial institutions.

●       No one forbids visiting and living in the territory of any settlement of the country.

●       Those who have issued a temporary residence permit in Ukraine have the opportunity to purchase a car or real estate on the territory of the state.

In addition, if there is a need to go abroad, the return does not require filling out a migration card, but this is only if the residence permit is still valid.

Ukrainian legislation prescribes certain conditions that may give the right to receive a temporary permit:

●       For the purpose of family reunification. If a person is a resident, accordingly, his or her foreign spouse can come to the country and get a temporary residence permit in Ukraine without any problems, and in the future, a certificate for permanent residence. The same rule also applies to those situations when the country is visited by the children of a citizen of the state or a person who has received the right of permanent residence.

●       Work on projects related to international cooperation of Ukrainian companies.

●       Cooperation with religious institutions registered near the country.

●       Employment - on the basis of concluding an employment contract. Usually, a temporary residence permit in Ukraine is issued together with obtaining a permit document through the Employment Center.

●        Work on certain projects in foreign companies or their branches.

●       Activities related to performances, development of national culture, education and science.

●       Education in secondary and higher education institutions.

●       Work aimed at charitable purposes.

It is not prohibited for a foreigner to obtain a temporary residence permit in Ukraine even if he represents the mass media or plans to carry out any other correspondent activity.

In some cases, a person who received a temporary residence permit in Kyiv or any other city may lose the right to stay in the country. This happens if initially false information was provided or false documents were used, which became the basis for issuing a permit. This group also includes persons:

●       Those who stopped their target activity. For example, you were fired from your job or expelled from an educational institution.

●       On which criminal proceedings have been opened.

Also, a temporary residence permit in Ukraine for foreigners becomes invalid if their actions threaten the security of the state and Ukrainian citizens — their lives, health, or the actions of individuals have terrorist implications. In addition, the certificate is canceled if there is a court decision regarding the deportation of the individual.

At first glance, the procedure is clear and simple. Conditionally, it is possible to highlight several measures related to the registration of a temporary residence permit.

First of all, you need to collect documents and submit the complete package to the Migration Service branch. Attention should be paid to the fact that all foreign persons arriving to apply for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine submit their documents only when they know where to register, as this is a mandatory requirement.

If the package of documentation is in order and the person acts on legal terms, the approximate average time for issuing a certificate is 5 days. As soon as the certificate is received, it is necessary to register residence within a month.

As soon as the temporary residence permit in Kyiv (Ukraine) has ceased to be valid, and the certificate is issued for one year, if there are reasons, you can extend it or submit it to the Migration Service and leave the country.

How to issue a temporary residence permit in Ukraine with the help of professionals

Issuing a temporary GNP can be a difficult task, this is explained by the fact that current norms and rules change periodically. Experienced lawyers working in this field know how to correctly obtain this certificate at the time of applying to state authorities. They will help to issue the document quickly and without any problems. It should be only hide, if you want to get a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, the price of a professional's services depends on the case and is determined individually.

First, the lawyer analyzes the situation. He gets acquainted with the available documents of the client and, in accordance with Article 4 of the Law of Ukraine "On Legal Status...", finds out what grounds the citizen has for issuing a temporary residence certificate. In addition, the specialist's duties include checking the legality of a person's stay on the territory of the state, guided by the relevant regulatory act of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated February 15, 2012.

To start work, the lawyer will need the client's foreign passport. It is also necessary to prepare documents that will give the right to obtain a temporary residence permit for one year in Ukraine. As a rule, it is:

●       Confirmation of marriage or birth of children - relevant certificates.

●       Official work permit.

●       Agreement with an educational institution, etc.

If there is, then you need to provide a health insurance policy, a foreign passport, it must be notarized. When there is no document of any kind, in order to successfully obtain a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, the lawyer first of all prepares the missing documents. All costs for their registration are paid by the client additionally.

After the package of official papers is completed, the lawyer visits the territorial division of the State Migration Service independently, with a power of attorney or together with the client. In the process of interaction with state bodies, you will have to pay administrative fees and expenses. Next, the specialist monitors the work of the migration service and, upon receipt of the certificate, informs the client about it and hands it over to the client.

If you need to submit an application for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, you can check the cost, list of documents and other points with the lawyers we offer to contact through our online service.