These two concepts should not be confused. Temporary stay means permission to enter the country and reside there for up to 90 days within a 180-day period from the first crossing of the Ukrainian border (under a visa-free regime) or for the duration of the visa. A temporary residence permit gives a foreigner the right to stay in Ukraine for a longer period. In addition, a temporary residence permit is a document that identifies a non-resident.
A temporary residence permit is issued to residents of other states or stateless persons from the age of 16. Minors under this age are entered into the parents' residence permit.
What opportunities does a temporary residence permit or temporary residence authorization open up?
Register as a natural person-entrepreneur. Obtain a driver's license. The right to temporary residence in Ukraine for the foreigner's family. Legally and without time restrictions stay in the country for the duration of the residence permit, and in the future obtain Ukrainian citizenship. Conduct banking operations. Import a car duty-free and operate it with Ukrainian license plates.Grounds for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine
Obtaining higher education at a university. Employment. Working as a correspondent, journalist for a foreign media outlet. Working in a branch, representative office of a foreign company, bank. Participation in a religious community. Family reunification with a family member who has Ukrainian citizenship or a temporary residence permit. Participation in the implementation of a project providing international technical assistance. Activities in the fields of education, science, culture, volunteering. Making a contribution of at least €100,000 to the authorized capital of a legal entity. In this case, there is no need to obtain a work permit.Term and procedure for obtaining
As a general rule, a temporary residence permit is issued for 1 year, for 2 years – for founders of enterprises. When participating in an international technical assistance project, employment, or study, the residence permit is issued for the duration of the project, work, or education. After 5 years of legal stay in the country, a non-resident has the right to apply for citizenship. Foreigners apply for extension of a temporary residence permit to the competent authorities 15 days before the expiration of the previously issued permit.
The procedure for obtaining a residence permit involves collecting and submitting the necessary documents (passport with a notarized translation into the national language; visa; 4 photos 3.5x4.5 cm; a petition from the Ukrainian side; receipt of payment of the state fee; medical insurance and others) and an application to the migration service, obtaining a temporary residence permit, and within 10 days after receiving the permit – registration.
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