To obtain a residence permit in Ukraine, a foreign citizen must meet all the requirements and norms specified in the Law of Ukraine "On Immigration". According to this law, the following may obtain citizenship within the established quota (a certain limit for non-residents of Ukraine):
– scientists, cultural figures, inventors and other persons in whose stay the country is interested;
– highly qualified specialists or workers needed by the Ukrainian economy;
– foreign investors who have made a currency contribution of 100 thousand dollars or more to the development of the Ukrainian economy;
– individuals who have blood relatives (brother, sister, mother, father, grandfather, grandmother, etc.) in Ukraine;
– non-residents who previously lived and were registered in the territory of the Ukrainian state and for some reason were forced to leave the country;
– the husband or wife, parents of the immigrating person, as well as their minor children;
– political refugees who have found asylum in Ukraine and have lived there for three or more years;
– relatives of the immigrant (spouse, children);
Who can get a residence permit without a quota?
The following persons are entitled to obtain a residence permit without a quota:
– Citizens of foreign states who have been married to Ukrainian citizens for two years.
– Persons who were born or previously lived in Ukraine but left the country for certain reasons.
– Individuals whose presence is of interest to the government and other state bodies of Ukraine.
– Foreign Ukrainians, spouses of foreign Ukrainians, as well as their children and grandchildren, provided they have decided to settle in Ukraine as a family.
To apply, persons who do not have Ukrainian citizenship need a passport, family composition information, three photographs, a document confirming the person's normal psychological state, a certificate of no criminal record, an application, etc.
Reasons for refusing an immigrant a residence permit
A non-resident of Ukraine may be denied the right to reside if:
– he has one or more outstanding convictions.
– he has committed an international crime that is under investigation at the time of application.
– he suffers from chronic addictions (drug addiction, substance abuse, alcoholism).
– the person, when filling out the application and other documents necessary for obtaining the right to reside, provided knowingly false information and data, or used forged documents.
– the person is for some reason persona non grata (persons banned from entering Ukraine due to violation of the country's laws).
Denial of the right to reside in Ukraine may also occur in other cases provided for by current Ukrainian legislation.
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