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🇺🇦 Ukraine · study

Temporary Residence Permit for Study

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Temporary residence permit for foreigners who arrive in Ukraine to study.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyThe official page says study temporary residence is issued for the duration of study indicated by the education-establishment order.In flux
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
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.
OverviewEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

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.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Ukraine before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

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

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm admission and the exact education period shown by the education establishment.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare passport, D-visa, translation, insurance, school and fee evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Have the education institution issue the request and notification obligation.

  4. 04

    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

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 + sponsor
    Use 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 27 June 2026

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  • Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification

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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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