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Permanent Residence Permit
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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Permanent residence document issued after an immigration permit and arrival for permanent residence.
- 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
In short
As of 23 July 2026, the Permanent Residence Permit for Ukraine is an unsponsored Ukraine immigration route. Sources: official Ukraine government pages, reviewed 23 July 2026.
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What is the Permanent Residence Permit in Ukraine?
Permanent Residence Permit is an unsponsored Ukraine route. Indicative government fees are 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; indicative processing time is The official page lists a 15-working-day timeframe for permit issuance; typical duration is The official page says a permanent residence permit is issued for 10 years. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Verified against State Migration Service of Ukraine on 27 June 2026.
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.
Additional sources
Primary source
Obtaining immigration permit ↗ · State Migration Service of Ukraine
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Primary source
Acquiring Ukrainian Citizenship by Admission ↗ · State Migration Service of Ukraine
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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
Check the route fit
Confirm the immigration permit remains valid and the applicant has arrived for permanent residence.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, D-visa, translation, fee and immigration-permit decision evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit to SMS, an authorized state enterprise or administrative-services center where operationally available.
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
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse 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
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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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Primary source: State Migration Service of Ukraine
Last checked: 27 June 2026