Ukraine · study
Temporary Residence Permit for Study
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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Temporary residence permit for foreigners who arrive in Ukraine to study.
- Processing time
- The temporary residence permit service window is listed as 15 working days after document 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 study temporary residence is issued for the duration of study indicated by the education-establishment order.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 23 July 2026, the Temporary Residence Permit for Study for Ukraine is a sponsor-led Ukraine immigration route. Sources: official Ukraine government pages, reviewed 23 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/ukraine/temporary-residence-study#answer
What is the Temporary Residence Permit for Study in Ukraine?
Temporary Residence Permit for Study is a sponsor-led 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 temporary residence permit service window is listed as 15 working days after document submission; typical duration is The official page says study temporary residence is issued for the duration of study indicated by the education-establishment order. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against State Migration Service of Ukraine on 27 June 2026.
Overview
The State Migration Service lists study as a basis for a temporary residence permit. Study applicants provide the general temporary-residence documents plus evidence confirming actual study in Ukraine, including education-establishment orders on the study period, and a request from the education institution with an obligation to inform SMS if enrolment terminates.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant arrived in Ukraine for the purpose of study.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- ✓The applicant provides the education establishment order confirming the study period.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- ✓The education institution provides a request and obligation to inform SMS if enrolment terminates.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- ✓The applicant meets the general passport, D-visa, translation, insurance and fee requirements.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
Common blockers
- !No education-establishment order or request confirming the study basis.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- !The applicant intends to work or reside outside the study basis.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- !General temporary-residence documents are incomplete.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport or stateless-person identity document with D visa where required and passport copies.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- ·Ukrainian translation of personal-data passport pages and valid medical insurance.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- ·Education-establishment order confirming the foreign student study period.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
- ·Education-institution request with an obligation to inform SMS if enrolment ends.State Migration Service of Ukraine ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm admission and the exact education period shown by the education establishment.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, D-visa, translation, insurance, school and fee evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Have the education institution issue the request and notification obligation.
After approval
Submit the temporary residence permit application and renew or exchange before expiry if study continues.
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 guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Temporary Residence Permit for Study route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence Permit for Study.
State Migration Service of Ukraine · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Ukraine issue a study temporary residence permit for?+
The official page says it is issued for the duration of study indicated by the education establishment order.
What must the school provide?+
The SMS page lists a request from the education institution with an obligation to inform SMS if enrolment terminates.
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Primary source: State Migration Service of Ukraine
Last checked: 27 June 2026