Ukraine permanent residence permit

Ukraine permanent residence permit will benefit you with a lot of advantages such as long stay in Ukraine, visa-free entry, equal employment with citizens of Ukraine without need of getting a work permit, acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship. Generally saying, permanent residence in Ukraine equates the rights to the citizens of Ukraine, with reservations expressly provided for in the law. You need only remember that the permanent residence permit is valid for 10 years and is a subject of exchange respectfully as well is to be updated at the age of 25 and 45 years.

How to get Ukraine permanent residence permit

First you will need to obtain an immigration permit to Ukraine, which is the basis for obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine.

Ukraine immigration laws prescribes two categories of applicants: 1) within quote and 2) outside the quote.

Every year the State migration service of Ukraine adopts the quote, a limited slots for immigration application depending on the category and respectfully trough the administrative departments in all regions. The applicants who eligible for immigration to Ukraine outside the quota can apply during all they year without any connection to available quotas on the site.

For complex migration issues, it’s advisable to seek assistance from a specialized lawyer for proper understanding of legal nuances. Consider scheduling a consultation.

Without a Lawyer – Complexity, bureaucracy, and intricacies. – Long queues and extended or missed deadlines. – High risks of errors and rejections. – Unnecessary waste of time and finances.

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Immigration by quota for Ukraine permanent residence permit

The immigration quota covers the following candidate:

– highly skilled professionals in whom the Government is interested;

– persons who have significant achievements in culture and science;

– investors who contributed more than 100 thousands USD in Ukrainian economy;

– persons who have continuously resided on the territory of Ukraine for three years from the date of establishment of their status as a person affected by human trafficking;

– recognised refugees in Ukraine;

– former Ukrainian citizens and their family members (grandparents, grandchildren, full siblings);

– parents, children and spouses of an immigration in Ukraine, a person who has a permanent residence permit in Ukraine;

– persons who have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for three or more years.

Immigration outside the quota for Ukraine permanent residence permit

Outside the immigration quota are eligible the following candidates:

– who are spouses of Ukrainian citizens, children, parents, guardians or caregivers, persons under guardianship or the care of a citizen of Ukraine;

– those of citizenship which Ukraine is a matter of national importance;

– persons who have the right to acquire Ukrainian citizenship by territorial origin;

– Ukrainians abroad, spouses of Ukrainians abroad, their children in case of their joint entry and stay on the territory of Ukraine;

– stateless persons who lived on the territory of Ukraine on the basis of a temporary residence permit for two years from the date of their recognition as stateless persons.

How long does it take to obtain an immigration permit to Ukraine?

The authorities shall consider your application for immigration to Ukraine not later than in 12 months. However it does not mean that you should wait all the 12 months.

Usually the procedure lasts less time depending on the candidates category, his/her profile, the fulfilment of submitted documents as per requirements.

To add, it is possible to track the stage at which pends your application both electronically and by making written inquires to authorities.

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How to apply for an immigration permit in Ukraine

First of all it is worth mentioning that it is not mandatory to visit Ukraine to apply for immigration permit, it also can be done by visiting the missions abroad (embassies and consulates).

Depending the candidate’s category you will need to collect the following documents package of documents.

– The application itself is to be fulfilled by officials of the authority after careful interview with you;

– You will need to bring an original and a copy of your identity document and in case you will be applying in Ukraine then also will need to bring documents which confirm the legality of your stay on the territory of Ukraine (any visa type, visa-free period, temporary residence permit);

– You will need to bring documents confirming your place of residence abroad and in Ukraine (the first one of most tough tasks actually).

Because depending on your origin different documents might be accepted, however usually it should be a document clearly stating your identity and very exact address of residence abroad. To add, the residency abroad document in most cases is a subject for apostille or legalization depending whether your country is a member of the Apostille Convention.

Regarding the documents of residency in Ukraine it can be either a proof of your ownership over a residency property in Ukraine or if you do not have it then you will need to find someone who will give a consent to become your host party on Ukraine. That someone should provide originals of the ownership documents and sign an affidavit that he/she does not mind that in future you will be registered at the address of that property. After the obtaining the permanent residence permit you will be able to change the residency address.

– Information about your marriage status and a copy of the marriage certificate (if you are married);

– Documents confirming that you do not suffer from chronic alcoholism, drug addiction or infectious diseases (this requirement does not apply to persons referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 3 of Article 4 Law of Ukraine “On Immigration”);

– Certificate issued by the competent authority of the state of previous residence or its diplomatic mission in Ukraine on the absence of a criminal record (the requirement does not apply to persons referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Part 3 of Article 4 of the Law of Ukraine “On Immigration”);

– Documents defined by the Law of Ukraine “On Immigration” in accordance with the category of immigrants (the second one of most tough tasks actually).

You can clarify the list of required documents from the mission abroad or territorial department of State migration service of Ukraine, or from an immigration lawyer.

What to do after the immigration permit was granted to you

The authorities will notify you about the positive decision on your application for immigration permit, after that you will need to get an attested copy of the immigration permit and depending whether you stay in Ukraine with a temporary residence permit or outside Ukraine to apply for the exchange of your temporary residence permit to a permanent one or to apply for a long term visa type D-01 (immigration) and after arrival in Ukraine to apply for documenting you with a permanent residence permit.

Your application for immigration permit can be refused

The competent authority can refuse to consider to issue an immigration permit in the following cases:

– persons sentenced to imprisonment for a term of more than one year for committing an act that is recognized as a crime in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, if the conviction is not expunged and not removed in the manner prescribed by law;

– persons who have committed a crime against peace, a war crime or a crime against humanity, as defined in international law, or are wanted in connection with the commission of an act which is recognized as a serious crime under the laws of Ukraine, or have been notified of suspicion a criminal offense whose pre-trial investigation has not been completed;

– persons suffering from chronic alcoholism, drug addiction, drug addiction or infectious diseases, the list of which is determined by the central executive body for health care;

– persons who in their applications for an immigration permit have stated knowingly false information or submitted forged documents;

– persons who are prohibited from entering the territory of Ukraine by law (those who have not cancelled an active entry ban decision);

– in other cases provided by the laws of Ukraine.

Why need a lawyer for Ukraine immigration permit?

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