Family reunification in Ukraine is a legal process that allows foreigners to join their relatives living in the country. Find out more about the required documents and the application procedure

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Family reunification (obtaining a residence permit on the basis of family reunification) is a legal way for foreigners and stateless persons to join their relatives in Ukraine. This process allows you to preserve family unity and ensure the legal stay of your loved ones in the country. Who is eligible for family reunification in Ukraine and how to obtain the relevant documents is described further in the article.

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Who can apply for family reunification?

Close relatives of Ukrainian citizens or foreigners who already have a residence permit in the country are eligible for family reunification. This category includes:

● Spouses (husband or wife)

● Minor children under the age of 18

● Parents of Ukrainian citizens

● Dependents of Ukrainian citizens

● Family members of a foreigner who has a temporary or permanent residence permit

Documents required for family reunification in Ukraine

Family reunification is the process of obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine on the basis of family reunification. To do this, you need to prepare the following package of documents:

1. Application for a permit in the prescribed form

2. A valid foreign passport

3. Documents confirming family ties:

   ● Marriage certificate

   ● Birth certificate

   ● Documents on guardianship

4. Copy of the relative's residence permit in Ukraine

5. Proof of financial solvency

6. Health insurance policy (for the entire period of stay)

7. Passport size photographs

8. Certificate of no criminal record

All documents in a foreign language must be translated into Ukrainian and notarized.

Important! For foreigners and stateless persons who have arrived for family reunification from countries with a visa entry procedure, a long-term visa type D is required. And the application for a residence permit must be submitted no later than 25 days before the expiration of the visa (15 business days).

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The procedure for submitting documents for family reunification in Ukraine

The application process consists of the following stages:

1. Preparatory stage:

   ● Collection of all necessary documents

   ● Translation and notarization of documents

2. Submission of the application:

   ● Personal application to the SMS

   ● Submission through a consular office (for persons abroad)

3. Consideration of the application:

   ● Verification of documents

   ● Possible interview

   ● Decision-making (up to 30 days)

Application processing time

The standard application processing time is up to 30 days.You can find instructions on how to check the status of your residence permit in Ukraine here. The result may be:

● Granting a residence permit (temporary residence permit on the basis of family reunification)

● Refusal with a written explanation

● Request for additional documents

For more information on who can be refused a residence permit for family reunification, please follow the link. We also told you how to act in case of refusal earlier.

What rights does a foreigner have after obtaining a permit?

After successful reunification, a person receives:

● The right to legal residence in Ukraine

● Possibility of employment

● Access to social services

● The right to medical care

● Possibility of further naturalization

Legal support in the process of family reunification in Ukraine

To successfully complete the family reunification procedure, we recommend that you seek professional legal assistance. Visit Ukraine's team of lawyers provides:

● Full legal support

● Consultations at all stages

● Assistance with the preparation of documents

● Representation in government agencies

To get a consultation, contact Visit Ukraine specialists via Telegram, WhatsApp or the form on the website. Our experts have extensive experience in solving migration issues and will help you reunite with your family as quickly and hassle-free as possible.

We remind you! Obtaining a temporary residence permit is an important step for foreigners who plan to live in Ukraine. However, to legalize your stay, you need to take a few more steps. Read what to do after obtaining a residence permit, how to avoid legal problems and extend your residence permit on time in our previous article.

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