Obtaining a temporary residence permit is an important step for foreigners planning to live in Ukraine. Find out what to do next, how to avoid legal problems and extend your residence permit on time

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Obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine is only the beginning of your adaptation to life in a new country. However, after this important step, a number of questions arise: how to register your place of residence, what rights does this document provide, and what to do if you plan to change jobs? This article will help you navigate further actions and avoid legal problems.

Registration of residence: the first step after obtaining a residence permit

After obtaining a temporary residence permit, a foreigner must register or declare his or her place of residence in Ukraine within 30 days. To do this, you need to contact the Administrative Service Center (ASC) at the location of your residence. If you plan to declare your place of residence through the Diia portal, prepare the necessary documents in advance.

Find step-by-step instructions on how to get a residence permit here.

What if there is no place to register?

In cases where the organization that assisted you in obtaining a residence permit does not provide an address for registration, you will have to find it yourself. You can contact your landlord or find registration options online.

Employment with a temporary residence permit: what do you need to know?

A temporary residence permit allows a foreigner to live in Ukraine, but it does not always give the right to work. If your residence permit is issued on the basis of study, volunteering or marriage, you need to obtain an additional permit from the employment center to be officially employed. This rule does not apply to cases when the residence permit was issued on the basis of employment, as it already contains a work permit.

For more information on how to obtain a work permit, please follow the link.

Change of employer with a temporary residence permit

If you decide to change your employer, the procedure is somewhat more complicated. First, you need to resign from your previous job, surrender your residence permit and leave Ukraine. After that, you need to obtain a new type D visa for employment through a consulate, and upon returning to Ukraine, you need to conclude a new employment contract and obtain a new temporary residence permit. Ignoring this procedure may lead to a violation of immigration law.

Timely extension of the residence permit: the key to uninterrupted stay

It is important to keep in mind the validity period of your residence permit and apply to the migration service in time to submit documents for extension. A residence permit can be extended only on the same basis as the one on which it was previously issued. If you do not take care of the residence permit extension, it may result in administrative offenses.

Reasons for residence permit revocation: what do you need to know?

A temporary residence permit may be revoked in cases where a foreigner terminates employment, completes his/her studies or receives another request from the host country. If the residence permit is canceled, it is necessary to deregister the place of residence, surrender the residence permit and leave the country.

Obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine is only the first step on the way to legal residence in the country. However, it is important not only to properly execute the documents, but also to keep track of their deadlines to avoid legal problems. Compliance with all legal requirements will ensure a calm and comfortable stay in Ukraine.

Our qualified lawyers will help you avoid difficulties in the process of obtaining and extending a temporary residence permit. We provide professional advice and legal support, which includes:

– Preparation of all necessary documents for registration of residence.

– Assistance in obtaining work permits.

– Full legal support in case of change of employer or other important issues.

Contact us for professional legal assistance and be sure of the legitimacy of your stay in Ukraine!

We remind you! To obtain a permanent residence permit in Ukraine, a foreigner must meet certain criteria. Read more about the grounds for obtaining a residence permit, the documents required for this purpose, the procedure for obtaining a residence permit and other important nuances in our previous article.

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Ihor Usyk is the Head of Legal Department at Visit Ukraine

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