Ukraine

Capital Kyiv

Currency UAH

Languages Ukrainian

Official fee from 1,140 UAH

Ukraine is NOT an EU member state — it is an EU candidate (since June 2022, accession negotiations opened in 2024) but has not transposed EU immigration directives. It issues NO EU Blue Card, NO EU long-term-resident status, and NO statutory digital nomad visa. Martial law (in force since 24 Feb 2022) frequently changes entry/exit/processing rules. The system has four tiers: Type D long-term entry visa -> Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) -> Immigration Permit + Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) -> Citizenship. International protection (asylum) is a separate parallel track. Currency is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH); the 2025 subsistence minimum used to set work-permit fees is UAH 3,028.

Start your application Save Compare with similar

Immigration Pathways

(9) Last updated: Jun 19, 2026 · 1 months ago

8 of 9 pathways lead to long-term settlement — 5 to permanent residence, 8 to citizenship.

9 of 9 pathways are backed by official government sources.

Sort: Recommended Lowest official fee

Work / Employment Medium confidence

Work Permit + Temporary Residence Permit (Employment)

An employer obtains a Work Permit tied to one employer/role from the State Employment Service, after which the foreigner gets a Type D visa and a TRP for the contract term.

Processing time: Work permit: 7 working days (new). TRP: 15 working days from submission.
Validity: TRP valid for the term of the work permit/contract; renewable.
Language requirement: None for the work permit or TRP.
Documents: 6 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Permanent residence requires a separate Immigration Permit; continuous legal residence supports later naturalization.
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization after 5 years of continuous legal residence (holding an Immigration Permit).

Requirements

Job offer from a Ukrainian employer who applies for the Work Permit
Salary at least the national minimum wage
Employment contract signed within 90 days of work-permit approval
Type D long-term visa (for visa-required nationals)
Valid Ukrainian medical insurance
Notarized Ukrainian translation of passport personal-data pages

Required Documents

Passport with Type D visa (original + copies) required
Notarized Ukrainian translation of passport personal-data pages required
Valid Ukrainian medical insurance policy required
Work Permit (certified copy) required
Proof of payment of state charge / administrative fee required
Signed employment contract required

Official fees

Consular Type D visa fee 65 USD

TRP total (state charge + admin fee + card) 1,140 UAH

Work permit up to 6 months (~3x subsistence min) 9,084 UAH

Work permit 6 months-1 year (~5x) 15,140 UAH

Work permit 1-2 years (~8x) 24,224 UAH

Work permit 2-3 years (~10x) 30,280 UAH

Process Steps

1
Employer obtains Work Permit

Employer applies to the State Employment Service for a work permit tied to the employer and role (7 working days for new permits).
2
Obtain Type D visa

Register at https://visa.mfa.gov.ua, attend consular appointment, submit work-permit copy + supporting documents, collect the 90-day Type D visa.
3
Enter Ukraine and prepare TRP documents

Buy Ukrainian medical insurance and get a notarized Ukrainian translation of the passport.
4
Apply for TRP at DMSU

Submit application + documents at territorial DMSU/TsNAP, pay ~UAH 1,140, provide biometrics.
5
Collect TRP card

Collect the biometric TRP card within 15 working days; valid for the contract/work-permit term.

Official Sources

Work / Employment Medium confidence

Military Service TRP (Foreigners in the Armed Forces)

Foreigners contracted into the Armed Forces of Ukraine receive a TRP for the contract term plus 6 months (wartime measure), and may naturalize after just 1 year of service under martial law.

Processing time: TRP: 15 working days from submission.
Validity: TRP valid for the contract term + 6 months.
Language requirement: None for the TRP.
Documents: 2 required
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization possible after 1 year of Armed Forces service under martial law.

Requirements

Contract service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Standard TRP documentation per DMSU

Required Documents

Military service contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine required
Passport and standard TRP documentation required

Official fees

TRP total (state charge + admin fee + card) 1,140 UAH

Process Steps

1
Enter contract military service

Sign a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
2
Apply for TRP

Apply at DMSU; TRP issued for the contract term + 6 months.
3
Path to citizenship

After 1 year of service under martial law, eligible to apply for naturalization.

Official Sources

Study / Student High confidence

Student Type D Visa + Temporary Residence Permit (Study)

Foreign students obtain an Invitation to Study from a licensed institution, then a Type D student visa, then a TRP valid for the duration of studies.

Processing time: Visa: up to 10 working days. TRP: 15 working days.
Validity: TRP valid for the duration of studies; renewable.
Language requirement: Depends on the program (Ukrainian or English-medium); no separate state language test for the permit.
Documents: 6 required
Citizenship: Yes · Study time supports continuous residence toward the standard 5-year naturalization requirement (requires Immigration Permit).

Requirements

Invitation to Study from a licensed Ukrainian institution
Type D student visa (for visa-required nationals)
Valid health insurance
Legalized + certified-translated foreign documents

Required Documents

Invitation to Study from a licensed institution required
Passport with Type D student visa required
One colour photo 35x45mm required
Valid health insurance policy required
Consular fee proof required
Legalized + certified translations of foreign documents required

Official fees

Consular Type D visa fee 65 USD

TRP total (state charge + admin fee + card) 1,140 UAH

Process Steps

1
Obtain Invitation to Study

Apply via https://apply.studyinukraine.gov.ua to a licensed institution and obtain a registered Invitation to Study.
2
Apply for Type D student visa

Submit the Invitation + visa documents at a Ukrainian embassy/consulate; provide biometrics.
3
Enter Ukraine and apply for TRP

Submit TRP application at DMSU/TsNAP, pay ~UAH 1,140, provide biometrics; TRP valid for study duration.

Official Sources

Company Formation Medium confidence

Company Formation by a Foreigner (LLC) — basis for Investor TRP

A foreigner can register a Ukrainian LLC (obtain RNOKPP tax number, appoint director, register in the Unified State Register) and make a qualifying investment to access the investor TRP and PR route. Note: e-Residency/uResidency grants NO residence rights and intake is currently suspended.

Processing time: Company registration: typically same-day to a few days. Investor TRP: 15 working days.
Validity: Investor TRP valid up to 2 years.
Language requirement: None.
Documents: 2 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Investment of at least USD 100,000 opens the investor Immigration Permit -> PRP route.
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization after 5 years of continuous legal residence (holding an Immigration Permit).

Requirements

Ukrainian tax number (RNOKPP)
Company registered in the Unified State Register
Qualifying foreign investment to support an investor TRP

Required Documents

Passport and Ukrainian tax number (RNOKPP) required
Company charter / registration documents required
Proof of foreign investment

Official fees

TRP total once investor TRP is sought 1,140 UAH

Process Steps

1
Obtain RNOKPP tax number

Apply for the Ukrainian taxpayer registration number.
2
Register the LLC

Appoint a director and register the company in the Unified State Register (same-day to a few days).
3
Make investment and apply for investor TRP

Make a qualifying foreign investment, then apply for the investor TRP at DMSU.

Official Sources

Investor / Golden Visa Medium confidence

Foreign Investor Temporary Residence Permit

A foreigner who is founder/UBO of a Ukrainian company with qualifying foreign investment (commonly cited threshold USD 100,000) can obtain a TRP valid up to 2 years; the same investment opens an investor route to permanent residence.

Processing time: TRP: 15 working days from submission.
Validity: TRP valid up to 2 years; renewable.
Language requirement: None for the TRP.
Documents: 6 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Investment of at least USD 100,000 opens the investor category for the Immigration Permit -> PRP route.
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization after 5 years of continuous legal residence (holding an Immigration Permit).

Requirements

Founder/participant/UBO status of a Ukrainian legal entity
Qualifying foreign investment (commonly cited USD 100,000)
Type D visa (for visa-required nationals)
Valid Ukrainian medical insurance

Required Documents

Company registration extract from the Unified State Register required
Proof of qualifying foreign investment required
UBO/founder confirmation required
Passport with Type D visa required
Notarized Ukrainian translation of passport required
Valid Ukrainian medical insurance required

Official fees

Qualifying investment (commonly cited threshold) 100,000 USD

TRP total (state charge + admin fee + card) 1,140 UAH

Process Steps

1
Register company and make investment

Register a Ukrainian company in the Unified State Register and make the qualifying foreign investment.
2
Obtain Type D visa

Apply at a consulate with founder/UBO confirmation as the ground document.
3
Apply for investor TRP at DMSU

Submit TRP application with company extract, proof of investment, UBO/founder confirmation; pay ~UAH 1,140.
4
Collect TRP (up to 2 years)

Collect the biometric TRP card; valid up to 2 years, renewable.

Official Sources

Family Reunification Medium confidence

Family Reunification Temporary Residence Permit

Spouses of Ukrainian citizens and family members of TRP/PRP holders can obtain a TRP valid 1 year (renewable), adding legalized + translated marriage/birth certificates.

Processing time: TRP: 15 working days from submission.
Validity: TRP valid 1 year; renewable.
Language requirement: None for the TRP.
Documents: 5 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Family members of citizens can also qualify for the Immigration Permit (outside-quota categories).
Citizenship: Yes · Reduced 2-year residence requirement for naturalization if married to a Ukrainian citizen.

Requirements

Spouse of a Ukrainian citizen, or family member of a TRP/PRP holder
Legalized + translated marriage/birth certificate
Type D visa (for visa-required nationals)
Valid Ukrainian medical insurance

Required Documents

Marriage or birth certificate (legalized + Ukrainian translation) required
Passport with Type D visa required
Notarized Ukrainian translation of passport required
Valid Ukrainian medical insurance required
Proof of fee payment required

Official fees

Consular Type D visa fee 65 USD

TRP total (state charge + admin fee + card) 1,140 UAH

Process Steps

1
Obtain ground document

Obtain and legalize/translate the marriage or birth certificate proving the family relationship.
2
Obtain Type D visa

Apply at a consulate using the family relationship as the ground document.
3
Apply for TRP at DMSU

Submit the TRP application with the family documents; pay ~UAH 1,140; provide biometrics.
4
Collect TRP (1 year)

Collect the biometric TRP card within 15 working days; renew before expiry.

Official Sources

Language / Au-pair High confidence

Volunteer / Humanitarian Worker TRP

Foreign nationals participating in registered international or regional volunteer programmes in Ukraine may obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for the duration of their volunteer engagement, up to 1 year renewable. The hosting organisation must be registered and listed on the official website of the Ministry of Social Policy. Grounded in Article 4(7) of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons and Law on Volunteer Activity No. 3236-VI.

Processing time: 15 working days from acceptance of documents
Validity: Up to 1 year, renewable annually
Language requirement: No statutory language requirement for this TRP ground
Documents: 8 required

Requirements

Valid foreign passport with D-type national visa
Hosting organisation must be listed on the official Ministry of Social Policy website
Written request / submission letter from the hosting volunteer organisation
State registration certificate of the hosting organisation confirming its volunteer status
Proof of lawful current stay in Ukraine
Medical insurance covering the period of the requested TRP
Proof of address / accommodation in Ukraine

Required Documents

Valid national passport with D-type entry visa required
Notarised Ukrainian translation of passport biographical page required
Written request from the hosting volunteer organisation required
State registration certificate of the hosting organisation required
Evidence the organisation is listed on the Ministry of Social Policy official website required
Medical insurance policy valid for the requested permit period required
Proof of address in Ukraine (lease agreement or letter of accommodation) required
Receipt of administrative fee payment (1,140 UAH total) required
Two photographs 35x45 mm

Official fees

State duty 34 UAH

Administrative service fee 452 UAH

Biometric blank certificate 654 UAH

Estimated total 1,140 UAH

Process Steps

1
Enter Ukraine on D-type national visa

Obtain a D-type national visa from a Ukrainian embassy or consulate. The visa application will require an invitation or request letter from the registered volunteer organisation in Ukraine.
2
Confirm hosting organisation is listed with the Ministry of Social Policy

Before applying for the TRP, verify that your hosting organisation is published on the official website of the Ministry of Social Policy (msp.gov.ua/for-business-and-organisations/volonterstvo). The organisation must notify the National Social Service (NSSU) within 5 working days of your engagement commencing.
3
Collect documents and submit TRP application

Submit all required documents to the territorial body of the State Migration Service (DMSU) or an accredited Administrative Services Centre at your place of residence. Applications must be submitted no later than 15 working days before your authorised stay expires.
4
Pay fees and await decision

Pay the total 1,140 UAH administrative fee (34 + 452 + 654 UAH). The DMSU issues the TRP within 15 working days from acceptance of documents.
5
Register place of residence

Upon receipt of the TRP, register your place of residence with the relevant registration authority. Failure to register is an administrative offence under Ukrainian law.
6
Renew annually if needed

Apply for TRP renewal no later than 15 working days before expiry. The hosting organisation must confirm the ongoing volunteer engagement and remain listed with the Ministry of Social Policy.

Official Sources

Permanent Residence High confidence

Immigration Permit -> Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)

The Immigration Permit (Law On Immigration No. 2491-III) is the prerequisite for the Permanent Residence Permit, a 10-year biometric card, indefinitely renewable. Quota and outside-quota categories apply.

Processing time: Immigration-permit review: up to 1 year. Permit valid 1 year; PRP must be obtained within that period.
Validity: PRP is a 10-year biometric card, indefinitely renewable.
Language requirement: None for the Immigration Permit / PRP.
Documents: 7 required
Permanent residence: Yes · This is the permanent residence route itself.
Citizenship: Yes · Holding the Immigration Permit plus 5 years of continuous legal residence enables naturalization.

Requirements

Qualification under a within-quota or outside-quota immigration category
Medical certificate (free of chronic alcoholism, substance/drug abuse)
Criminal-record clearance from country of former residence
Category-specific proof (e.g. USD 100,000 investment or proof of kinship)
All foreign documents legalized/apostilled + Ukrainian translation

Required Documents

Application form (general or via legal representative) required
Three photographs required
Copy of identity document + proof of legal stay required
Residence documentation (abroad and/or in Ukraine) required
Family-composition information; marriage certificate if applicable
Medical certificate (free of chronic alcoholism, substance/drug abuse) required
Criminal-record clearance from country of former residence required
Category-specific documents (e.g. proof of USD 100,000 investment, kinship) required

Official fees

Admin-service and PRP card-blank fees (CMU Resolution 795/2007; amounts not published on DMSU page — reconfirm)

Process Steps

1
Determine category

Determine within-quota vs outside-quota immigration category.
2
Assemble documents

Gather medical certificate, police clearance, category proof, legalized + translated.
3
Submit immigration-permit application

Apply at a consulate abroad or DMSU in Ukraine.
4
Await decision

Review takes up to 1 year from submission.
5
Obtain immigration permit

On approval, obtain the immigration permit (valid 1 year).
6
Apply for PRP

Within that year, apply at DMSU for the Permanent Residence Permit biometric card.
7
Collect 10-year PRP

Collect the 10-year, indefinitely renewable biometric PRP card.

Official Sources

Official DMSU — Obtaining Immigration Permit · State Migration Service of Ukraine (DMSU)

Citizenship / Naturalization Medium confidence

Citizenship by Naturalization (Admission)

Naturalization under Law No. 2235-III requires 5 years' continuous legal residence (reduced for spouses, refugees, and military), an Immigration Permit, three exams (Constitution, History, State Language), lawful income, and a renunciation declaration/pledge. Final admission is by Presidential decree.

Processing time: Often 12-18 months and frequently longer; culminates in a Presidential decree.
Validity: Permanent (Ukrainian citizenship).
Language requirement: Ukrainian state language exam mandatory (level set by the National Commission on State Language Standards); exemptions for certain disabilities.
Documents: 7 required
Citizenship: Yes · 5 years standard; 2 years (spouse/refugee status); 3 years (refugees); 1 year (Armed Forces under martial law).

Requirements

Continuous legal residence: 5 years (2 years if married to a citizen or refugee/asylum; 3 years for refugees; 1 year for Armed Forces service under martial law)
Hold an Immigration Permit
Pass three exams: Constitution, History of Ukraine, State language
Lawful sources of income without recourse to state funds
Statelessness declaration or pledge to terminate foreign citizenship
Recognize and respect the Constitution and laws

Required Documents

Completed citizenship application required
Passport + PRP / Immigration Permit required
Proof of 5 (or reduced) years' residence required
Proof of lawful income required
Renunciation declaration / pledge required
Exam certificates (Constitution, History, State language) required
Marriage certificate (if marriage-based)
Biometric data; legalized + translated foreign documents required

Official fees

Language exam (corroborated, reconfirm) 9,984 UAH

Constitution + History exam bundle (corroborated, reconfirm) 9,984 UAH

State duty (not published on DMSU page; commonly reported ~USD 30-50) 50 USD

Process Steps

1
Hold Immigration Permit + accrue residence

Hold the Immigration Permit and accrue the required years of continuous legal residence.
2
Pass three exams

Pass the Constitution, History of Ukraine, and State language exams and obtain certificates.
3
Assemble documents + renunciation pledge

Gather documents and prepare the renunciation pledge/declaration.
4
Pay state duty

Pay the applicable state duty.
5
Submit to DMSU

Submit the full application to DMSU.
6
DMSU review -> Presidential decree

DMSU reviews and submits for the Presidential decree on admission.
7
Oath and passport

On the decree, take the oath and receive a Ukrainian passport.

Official Sources

Some pathway details are machine-translated and may contain minor inaccuracies. Always verify with official sources.

Similar destinations

United Kingdom 18 pathways Official fee from 894 GBP

Andorra 10 pathways Official fee from 23 EUR

Albania 19 pathways Official fee from 165 EUR

Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 pathways Official fee from 200 BAM

Start your application