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Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner

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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Temporary residence for qualifying founders, participants or beneficial owners of Ukrainian legal entities.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyThe official page says this temporary residence permit is issued for two years.In flux
Processing time
The official page says temporary residence permits are issued within 15 working days after submission.
Government fees
The official page lists government, administrative-service and blank-form fees in UAH; confirm current totals before filing.
Typical duration
The official page says this temporary residence permit is issued for two years.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No

In short

As of 23 July 2026, the Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner for Ukraine is an unsponsored Ukraine immigration route. Sources: official Ukraine government pages, reviewed 23 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/ukraine/temporary-residence-founder#answer

What is the Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner in Ukraine?

Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner is an unsponsored Ukraine route. Indicative government fees are The official page lists government, administrative-service and blank-form fees in UAH; confirm current totals before filing; indicative processing time is The official page says temporary residence permits are issued within 15 working days after submission; typical duration is The official page says this temporary residence permit is issued for two years. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

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

Overview

Ukraine lists a temporary residence basis for a foreigner or stateless person who is the founder, participant or beneficial owner of a Ukrainian legal entity and whose ownership share, or the foreign legal entity ownership chain, is at least 100,000 euros at the National Bank of Ukraine official exchange rate on the investment date. The official page lists company documents, a written commitment from the legal entity and investment evidence depending on whether the contribution is monetary, property or securities-based.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the ownership chain and investment amount meet the official founder or beneficial-owner basis.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Collect company, investment, passport, translation, insurance and fee evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Have the Ukrainian legal entity prepare the required written commitment.

  4. After approval

    Submit the temporary residence permit application and track the two-year permit period after approval.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner, 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.

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 Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner.

    State Migration Service of Ukraine · verified

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Frequently asked questions

What investment amount does the Ukraine founder temporary residence route list?+

The SMS page lists at least 100,000 euros at the National Bank of Ukraine official exchange rate on the investment date.

How long is this temporary residence permit issued for?+

The official page says founder or beneficial-owner temporary residence permits are issued for two years.

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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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