The issue of employment in Ukraine is quite common among foreigners, but finding a job is not the only part of the path you need to go through to stay in the country legally. Find out what is required to obtain a residence permit on the basis of employment in Ukraine

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A foreigner can obtain a residence permit in Ukraine by obtaining a residence permit on the basis of employment. In this way, a foreigner can stay in the country for a period exceeding the validity of a visa or visa-free regime. 

However, this residence permit can be issued only after obtaining a work permit in Ukraine.

We have described in detail how a foreigner can find a job in Ukraine in this article.

How to get a residence permit in Ukraine on the basis of employment?

This type of residence permit in Ukraine is issued only if you have a D-type visa 04. As a reminder, D-type visas are issued for the purpose of further processing by the competent authorities of Ukraine of documents entitling you to stay or reside in Ukraine for a period exceeding 90 days. 

To obtain a D visa, a foreign employee must personally apply for this visa at the Ukrainian embassy at the place of his/her citizenship or permanent residence. The embassy considers the visa application and makes a decision on granting or refusing a visa on an urgent basis within 5 days, and on a regular basis within 10 days from the date of receipt of the documents. 

In this case, documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign country must be legalized and translated into Ukrainian. 

The documents required to apply for a type D visa are as follows:

— passport document;

— a completed and signed visa application form;

— color photo;

— a valid health insurance policy;

— proof of sufficient financial security for the period of stay;

— tickets, hotel reservation/confirmation of the address of stay in Ukraine;

— a certified copy of the work permit for foreigners and stateless persons (work permit).

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Obtaining a residence permit

Upon arrival in Ukraine, a foreign employee who has been granted a type D visa must apply for a residence permit in person at the migration service. 

 Documents required to apply for a residence permit on the basis of work

— original passport with a type D visa;

— a certified translation of the passport into Ukrainian with personal data and a D visa

— a valid health insurance policy;

— documents confirming the fact of employment in Ukraine;

— a document confirming payment of the state fee.

The documents are reviewed within 15 days from the date of submission and a decision on whether or not to obtain a residence permit is made based on the results of the review.

Obtaining a residence permit is a simple procedure, but it requires a good knowledge of the Ukrainian language and legislation. Our specialists can assist in collecting and preparing the necessary documents. Migration law is one of the most important components of our specialization. We understand how difficult it is for a foreigner without knowledge of the language and legislation to apply for a residence permit in person, so we offer a wide range of services, including obtaining a residence permit on the basis of employment on a turnkey basis.

You can also get legal assistance on other migration issues by following the link.

We remind you! Despite the war, the number of foreigners entering Ukraine is increasing. Read how many foreign nationals visited the country in 2023, for what purpose they came and from which countries in our previous article.

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