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Short Stay and Extension of Stay

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Source check: all 4 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Ukraine visitor-stay framework and extension process for people who need extra lawful stay time.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyVisa-free stays are generally up to 90 days in any 180 days; visa-required stays are limited by the visa validity period. Extension timing depends on the approved basis.In flux
Processing time
The extension page lists review of up to three working days, extendable to ten days for additional verification and to fourteen days where documents must be submitted to SMS for decision.
Government fees
The official extension page lists a service fee, government charge and administrative service fee; confirm current hryvnia totals before filing.
Typical duration
Visa-free stays are generally up to 90 days in any 180 days; visa-required stays are limited by the visa validity period. Extension timing depends on the approved basis.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗

In short

As of 23 July 2026, the Short Stay and Extension of Stay for Ukraine is an unsponsored Ukraine immigration route. Sources: official Ukraine government pages, reviewed 23 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/ukraine/short-stay-and-extension#answer

What is the Short Stay and Extension of Stay in Ukraine?

Short Stay and Extension of Stay is an unsponsored Ukraine route. Indicative government fees are The official extension page lists a service fee, government charge and administrative service fee; confirm current hryvnia totals before filing; indicative processing time is The extension page lists review of up to three working days, extendable to ten days for additional verification and to fourteen days where documents must be submitted to SMS for decision; typical duration is Visa-free stays are generally up to 90 days in any 180 days; visa-required stays are limited by the visa validity period. Extension timing depends on the approved basis. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against State Migration Service of Ukraine on 27 June 2026.

Overview

The State Migration Service explains that visa-required nationals and stateless persons are restricted by the visa validity period, while nationals of visa-free states may usually stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period unless an international agreement gives a different period. The extension page lists extension grounds including an immigration-permit filing, citizenship filing, circumstances preventing departure, medical treatment, pregnancy, care for a sick family member, inheritance matters and service duties for foreign media representatives.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Check the remaining lawful stay using the visa validity period or the 90/180-day calculation.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Confirm there is a documented extension basis before the current stay expires.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Prepare applicant, host, accommodation, translation and fee evidence.

  4. After approval

    Submit to the territorial State Migration Service body within the official filing window before expiry.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Short Stay and Extension of Stay, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Ukraine. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

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 Short Stay and Extension of Stay route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Short Stay and Extension of Stay.

    State Migration Service of Ukraine · verified

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Frequently asked questions

How long can visa-free visitors stay in Ukraine?+

The State Migration Service says nationals of visa-free-entry states may generally stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period unless another international agreement provides a different period.

When should an extension be filed?+

The official page says extension applications are submitted not earlier than ten working days and not later than three working days before expiry.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: State Migration Service of Ukraine

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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