Certificate of permanent residence in Ukraine
A permanent residence permit entitles a foreigner to reside in Ukraine without time restrictions. With its registration, a foreigner acquires the same rights as citizens of Ukraine, except for the right to vote, hold positions in state bodies, and perform military service. Only after obtaining a permanent certificate can a foreigner apply for Ukrainian citizenship.
An important step for those who have moved to Ukraine is & nbsp; obtaining a permanent residence permit . It gives the right to live in Ukraine for any period of time, and after the person will be in Ukraine for a certain period, will give the right to obtain citizenship. & Nbsp; Registration of residence permit & nbsp; – case , which must be taken seriously. This procedure can be difficult for those who have no legal experience. Therefore, you should seek professional help from migration lawyers of the law firm “MigrationGroup”.
Ukrainian laws provide for certain reasons why a person may & nbsp; obtain a permanent residence permit . Thus, a person without Ukrainian citizenship who is married to a citizen of Ukraine can obtain a residence permit in two years. And in the case of marriage to a foreigner who already has a residence permit, it can be obtained immediately. Citizens of Ukraine who renounce citizenship can also immediately replace it with a permanent residence permit.
Procedure for issuing a residence permit
If you want to get a permanent certificate and have every reason to do so, you need the following documents:
- Passport or other identity card and a copy thereof;
- A copy of the decision to grant you an immigration permit;
- Receipts for payment of administrative services;
- Four 3.5 by 4.5 cm photos;
- Copy of identification code;
- Translation of documents into Ukrainian.
In some cases (depending on the country you are moving from) you may need a long-term visa. You must also add a copy to the package.
You must apply for a permanent residence permit & nbsp; during the period of validity of the immigration permit, which is one year.
The next step is to write a statement. Here you need to be very careful and check the statement several times after writing. The fact is that errors in this document may lead to the fact that you will not be issued a permanent residence permit.
After that, the application and documents must be taken to the LCA office at the place of residence. You need to do it personally. Your case will be considered within seven days. If everything was done correctly, you will be able to & nbsp; get a residence permit in Ukraine later.
In some cases, the state may refuse to issue a residence permit. This may be due to the danger that a particular person poses to the country and its people, as well as the detection of fraud or improper application.
In order to move to & nbsp; permanent residence in Ukraine , you must have an appropriate immigration permit. Such a document can be obtained within or outside the immigration quota set by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
Categories of people who belong to the immigration quota
The categories of persons belonging to the immigration quota are listed in Art. 4 of the above Law.
This category includes the following people:
- Figures of various fields of culture and science, which are recognized as necessary for the cultural, scientific and educational development of Ukraine;
- Highly qualified specialists who can benefit Ukraine in their respective fields;
- Investors – people who have invested in the state economy of Ukraine large sums of at least 100 thousand USD;
- Close relatives of citizens of Ukraine. This category includes: full brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, grandchildren;
- Persons who were citizens of Ukraine and lost their citizenship;
- Parents, husband or wife, as well as minor children of a person who has already received a permit for & nbsp; permanent residence in Ukraine ;
- Persons who have become victims of such a crime as human trafficking – such persons may obtain a permit for immigration to Ukraine 3 years after the status is established;
- Refugees and asylum seekers in Ukraine (obtain a permit after 3 years of residence in Ukraine).
Categories of people who do not belong to the immigration quota
Outside this quota, the following persons may obtain an immigration permit to Ukraine:
- Spouse of a citizen of Ukraine – if the spouses have been married for at least 2 years;
- Parents and children of persons who are citizens of Ukraine;
- Persons , who have the right to citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin;
- Persons whose guardians or trustees are citizens of Ukraine, or vice versa – such persons who are themselves guardians or trustees of citizens of Ukraine;
- Figures whose relocation to Ukraine is important for the state and is of state interest to Ukraine;
- Persons who are foreign Ukrainians, as well as the husband of such a person and their children – if they enter the territory of Ukraine together. < / li>
All these categories of persons have the right to move to Ukraine for permanent residence. What is required to obtain an immigration permit to Ukraine?
To obtain an immigration permit to Ukraine in Lviv, you must apply to the relevant department of the LCA of Ukraine and provide a list of required documents:
- Three photos measuring 3.5 X 4.5 cm;
- A copy of the passport translated into Ukrainian. The correctness of the translation is certified by a notary;
- Information on the place of residence of a foreigner in Ukraine, as well as the place of residence in the country of his citizenship;
- Completed application form for an immigration permit;
- Document confirming the applicant’s right to immigration;
- Information on the applicant’s family composition. Relevant documents should be translated into Ukrainian and certified by a notary;
- Certificate of health, including the absence of certain diseases, drug addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction and infectious diseases, the list of which is approved by the relevant ministry;
- Certificate of no criminal record on the territory of Ukraine and in the country of his & nbsp; citizenship & nbsp; or permanent residence.
Immigration permit review procedure
The application for an immigration permit is usually submitted by the person concerned in person. In exceptional cases, if good reasons do not allow you to come in person to the relevant unit of the LCA, the documents can be sent by mail. It is also allowed to involve a representative, such as a lawyer, a specialist in this field. His credentials must be confirmed by a notarized power of attorney.
If the applicant is a minor or an incapacitated person, his / her interests in the state institution are represented by his / her parents or guardian. Their authority is confirmed by the minor’s birth certificate or the decision of the competent authority to appoint a guardian. If the documents are sent by letter, the authenticity of the applicant’s signature is also notarized. A sample application for an immigration permit can be found on the DM website