Temporary Residence Permit in Ukraine

First, establish a ground recognised by law, such as employment, studies, family reunification or another qualifying circumstance. Then prepare the documents, obtain a type D visa where necessary and apply to the SMS. The SMS processes the government document, while MAGISTERS lawyers provide legal assistance throughout the relevant stages.

The official processing period is up to 15 working days from acceptance of a complete application. Preparing the documents, establishing eligibility and obtaining a visa, if necessary, are not included in that period.

The standard total is UAH 1,140: UAH 452 for the administrative service, UAH 654 for the card and UAH 34 in state duty. Legal fees are separate. Some applicants qualify for exemptions.

The agreed scope may include eligibility assessment, immigration-status checks, document preparation, help with translations and legalisation, support with the SMS application and legal protection if complications arise. You can engage us for a particular stage or arrange comprehensive legal assistance.

Costs include government charges, potential translation, insurance and document expenses, and the agreed lawyer’s fee. The legal fee depends on the work and complexity; we agree on it before signing the legal assistance agreement. Payments to the state are not payments for legal services.

We can agree to support all legal stages, but a lawyer cannot automatically attend every step in place of the applicant. Ordinary applications and biometric procedures require personal attendance unless the law provides an exception. The SMS processes and issues the card.

In many cases, yes. However, exceptions may apply depending on the person’s immigration status, legal ground and applicable international agreements. We check the visa requirement before preparing the application package.

Consultations, initial checks and some document preparation can take place remotely. Standard applications and biometric data collection require personal attendance unless a specific exception applies.

A temporary residence permit based on marriage does not, in itself, replace a work permit. The right to work depends on immigration status and statutory exemptions; the employer may need a separate authorisation.

No. Property ownership does not, by itself, provide a general legal basis for a temporary residence permit. A separate qualifying ground for residence is required.

Registering a company does not automatically entitle you to a permit. You must identify a qualifying legal ground, such as employment under the relevant rules or a specific statutory investment route.

Validity depends on the legal ground, supporting documents, employment or study period. Many categories provide for a period of up to one year, but special statutory periods also apply. We assess these individually.

Under the current procedure, documents for an expiry-related exchange may be submitted no later than the card’s last day of validity. If fewer than 15 working days remain, documents are accepted only by a territorial SMS office or subdivision. In practice, preparing well in advance is advisable.

On moving to a new place of residence, the law generally requires address declaration or registration within the applicable deadline, usually 30 calendar days. The obligation and procedure depend on the person’s specific status.

Obtain the decision, identify the legal reasons and review the documents. Options may include correcting deficiencies, reapplying or challenging the decision. Certain decisions have a 30-day administrative appeal period; court proceedings must be assessed separately.