Is it possible to apply for a residence permit in Ukraine remotely?

It is possible to apply for a residence permit in Ukraine partially remotely, but some stages require personal presence. Find out which procedures can be completed online and how legal assistance simplifies the process of obtaining a residence permit

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Obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine is a process that requires collecting documents, submitting an application, and interacting with government agencies. Many foreigners who are planning to move to Ukraine or are already here are interested in whether it is possible to obtain a residence permit without personal presence.

Let's consider which stages can be completed remotely, where personal presence is mandatory, and how legal support can simplify the procedure.

Obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine: what can be done remotely?

Some stages of obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine can be completed without a personal visit, especially if you work with a lawyer or an authorized representative. Here's what you can do online or remotely:

1. Consultation and verification of the grounds for a residence permit

● Determining whether the applicant is eligible for a residence permit (e.g., work, study, marriage, investment, etc.)

● Selection of the best option for obtaining a residence permit;

● Consultations.

2. Collection and preparation of documents

● Requesting documents from the applicant's country (e.g., police clearance certificates);

● Translation and notarization of documents;

● Requesting documents from Ukrainian authorities (e.g., an invitation to study or an employment contract).

3. Business registration (for entrepreneurs and investors)

● You can open a company in Ukraine remotely through a lawyer who will draw up documents under a power of attorney.

4. Preparing an application for a residence permit

● Filling out the application;

● Registration in the electronic systems of the migration service (if available).

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What cannot be done without personal presence when applying for a residence permit?

Despite the possibility of completing many stages remotely, some procedures require the applicant's physical presence:

1. Submission of documents to the migration service

● A residence permit is issued through the State Migration Service of Ukraine (SMS);

● The residence permit holder must submit the application in person.

2. Passing the biometrics procedure

● The applicant must submit his/her fingerprints to obtain a plastic residence permit.

3. Obtaining a residence permit

● The finished document can be picked up only in person.

How will legal support help?

If the applicant wants to minimize his/her involvement in bureaucratic processes, a lawyer can take care of most of the work:

● Provide advice and determine the best grounds for a residence permit;

● Prepare and check the package of documents;

● Draw up a power of attorney and represent the applicant's interests in the authorities;

● Register a business (if the residence permit is issued on the basis of entrepreneurship);

● Organize support during the submission of documents and obtaining a residence permit.

It is not possible to obtain a residence permit in Ukraine completely remotely, as submitting documents, passing biometrics and obtaining a residence permit require personal presence. However, thanks to legal support, most of the preparatory stages can be completed remotely, which greatly simplifies the procedure.

So, if you are planning to obtain a residence permit in Ukraine, contact Visit Ukraine's migration lawyers! Our specialists will help you go through all the stages of obtaining a residence permit, prepare documents and minimize bureaucratic difficulties. Get professional advice and support - make your move to Ukraine easier!

We remind you! Obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine involves official payments and additional costs. Read how much it costs to obtain a permanent residence permit and a business permit in 2025, what mandatory payments must be made, and how to avoid unnecessary expenses with the help of legal support in our previous article.

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