Registration of address of place of residence in Ukraine

Citizens of Ukraine, as well as foreigners and stateless persons legally staying in Ukraine, are guaranteed freedom of movement and free choice of place of residence on its territory, except for restrictions established by law.

Address registration is required both for citizens of Ukraine and for foreigners with residence permit or an equivalent (asylum seekers, refugees and complementary protection holders, and some other categories).

Citizens of Ukraine, as well as foreigners and stateless persons legally staying in Ukraine, are guaranteed freedom of movement and free choice of place of residence on its territory, except for restrictions established by law.

Address registration is required both for citizens of Ukraine and for foreigners with residence permit or an equivalent (asylum seekers, refugees and complementary protection holders, and some other categories).

Without address registration it is not possible to access:

– state owned basic health care (except emergency medical aid);

– state social services (subsidies, pensions, unemployment benefits, disability, etc);

– educational facilities (kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities);

– banks services;

– legal actions such as purchasing or selling real estate or cars;

– other restrictions possible depending on the particular case.

Why do foreigners need to register an address of residence?

Foreign citizens and stateless persons legally staying in the territory of Ukraine are obligated to register the address of living for the following cases (but not limited to):

– within 30 days after obtaining a temporary residence permit;

– within 30 days in case of relocating for living in another area for more than 6 months;

– to apply immigration permit or citizenship of Ukraine.

When else is the address registration required?

In case of any disputes with state authorities or whoever when it is required to appeal to the court in most cases if the applicant does not have an address registration then he/she will need to appeal to the territorial court of the defendant. Which might cause an unpleasant situation due to the far distance of the court and all the consequences of such a situation. 

What is the responsibility in case of violation of rules of address registration? 

For foreign citizens who provide invalid documents or violate the rules of registration, as well as the established period of stay in Ukraine, a fine of 1700 to 5100 UAH., article 203 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.

It is possible to appeal the sanction during 15 calendar days. 

Otherwise the penalty should be paid in 10 calendar days. In case of failure to pay the penalty in time and not appealing it to the court the state authority will consider to prosecute the violator which might also result in cancellation of the residence permit and 3 years entry ban because of the debt to the Government. 

Is it possible to buy an address registration in Ukraine?

Such things are not prohibited however nothing good it does give to the foreigner because the state authorities might target the foreigner in providing false information (e.g. when applying for immigration or residence permit).

We do not sell address registration! Please make sure that you understand that you have reached an attorney not a seller of doubt documents.

Our attorney can provide you with appropriate legal counseling, represent your interests with state authorities or whoever and protect in case of a dispute. 

How to register an address registration in Kharkiv:

– if you own your real estate then it is your right to register there yourself or whoever;

– if you rent an apartment or a house then ask your landlord about a possibility to register at the place, discuss details (for how long is it needed, for whom, whether are any minors etc);

– check documents in person with the owner of real estate;

– conclude contract to get legal grounds for registration;

– apply for address registration to the local department of registration acts (https://dozvil.kh.ua/);

– get the result within the same day. 

The whole process of your participation takes 10 to 20 minutes, then during the next day you will get registration. 

To get address registration you have to provide the following documents:

– passport for citizen of Ukraine;

– valid temporary or permanent residence permit for foreigners;

– document of a refugee or a person who needs a complementary (subsidiary protection), or a certificate of an asylum seeker.