Ukraine visas
Ukraine publishes foreigner-stay, temporary residence, immigration-permit, permanent residence, protection and citizenship guidance through the State Migration Service. The public route framework covers short-stay calculation and extensions, temporary residence for employment, founders, study and family reunification, immigration permits for quota and non-quota permanent immigration categories, permanent residence permits and refugee or subsidiary protection; all should be checked carefully because martial-law and security conditions can affect current filing practice.
8 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 3 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗ · State Migration Service of Ukraine
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Ukrainian National Bar Association (UNBA) — Professional self-governing body for advocates in Ukraine. Immigration status is administered by the State Migration Service of Ukraine and related state authorities; there is no separate immigration-adviser regulator identified in the public route guidance.
Visa routes (8)
Short Stay and Extension of Stay
Ukraine visitor-stay framework and extension process for people who need extra lawful stay time.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Temporary Residence Permit for Employment
Temporary residence permit route for foreigners arriving in Ukraine for employment.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner
Temporary residence for qualifying founders, participants or beneficial owners of Ukrainian legal entities.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Temporary Residence Permit for Study
Temporary residence permit for foreigners who arrive in Ukraine to study.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Temporary residence route for spouses and family members joining a Ukrainian citizen or qualifying resident.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Immigration Permit
Permit route for people qualifying to immigrate to Ukraine permanently under quota or non-quota categories.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Permanent Residence Permit
Permanent residence document issued after an immigration permit and arrival for permanent residence.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Refugee Status or Subsidiary Protection
Protection route for people seeking refugee status or subsidiary protection on Ukrainian territory.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Planning life after your move?
Organise documents, arrival money, housing and the practical steps after visa approval. Your route conditions remain the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Ukraine have?+
We cover 8 Ukraine visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, investor, study, family, general residence, and humanitarian. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Ukraine visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 8 Ukraine routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which Ukraine visas lead to permanent residence?+
3 of the 8 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.
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