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🇺🇦 Ukraine · residence general · Leads to settlement

Permanent Residence Permit

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Permanent residence document issued after an immigration permit and arrival for permanent residence.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyThe official page says a permanent residence permit is issued for 10 years.In flux
Processing time
The official page lists a 15-working-day timeframe for permit issuance.
Government fees
The official page lists an 85 UAH government charge, 496 UAH administrative service fee and 654 UAH blank-form cost; confirm current totals before filing.
Typical duration
The official page says a permanent residence permit is issued for 10 years.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed 27 June 2026State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
Rule changes note —Ukraine immigration processing and regional office availability can change quickly because of martial-law and security conditions. Confirm current State Migration Service and consular instructions before travel or filing.
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

The permanent residence permit page lists the basis for the service as obtaining an immigration permit and arrival to the place of permanent residence in Ukraine. Applicants submit required documents to SMS or authorized administrative channels, including passport or stateless-person identity document with D visa unless exempt, Ukrainian translation, payment evidence and the decision granting the immigration permit or category-specific evidence.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Permanent Residence Permit. This route can lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Obtaining immigration permit ↗ · State Migration Service of Ukraine

    Link last verified: 27 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Acquiring Ukrainian Citizenship by Admission ↗ · State Migration Service of Ukraine

    Link last verified: 27 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant has obtained an immigration permit and arrived to the place of permanent residence in Ukraine.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • ✓The application is submitted during the validity period of the immigration permit.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • ✓The file includes passport or stateless-person identity document with D visa unless exempt by law or treaty.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • ✓The applicant includes the immigration-permit decision or category-specific evidence listed by the official page.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗

Common blockers

  • !No valid immigration permit or qualifying category evidence.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • !The applicant misses the required timing before established stay or residence expires.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • !Passport, identity, translation, fee or decision evidence is incomplete or inconsistent.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Application, passport or stateless-person identity document with D visa unless exempt, and passport copy.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • ·Ukrainian translation of personal-data passport pages.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • ·Payment slip or exemption evidence and photographs where required by current processing arrangements.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
  • ·Copy of the decision granting the immigration permit or category-specific permanent residence evidence.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the immigration permit remains valid and the applicant has arrived for permanent residence.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare passport, D-visa, translation, fee and immigration-permit decision evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit to SMS, an authorized state enterprise or administrative-services center where operationally available.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Exchange or renew the permanent residence permit before document expiry or when official exchange grounds arise.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Permanent Residence Permit route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Permanent Residence Permit.

    State Migration Service of Ukraine · verified 27 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Immigration Permit

    Permit route for people qualifying to immigrate to Ukraine permanently under quota or non-quota categories.

  • Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification

    Temporary residence route for spouses and family members joining a Ukrainian citizen or qualifying resident.

Frequently asked questions

What is the basis for a Ukraine permanent residence permit?+−

The SMS page lists obtaining an immigration permit and arrival to the place of permanent residence in Ukraine.

How long is the permanent residence permit valid?+−

The official page says a permanent residence permit is issued for 10 years.

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We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.

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