The issue of immigration to Ukraine is regulated by the Law of Ukraine "On Immigration", resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 26.12.2002 № 1983 "On approval of the Procedure for formation of the immigration quota, the Procedure for applications for immigration permits registration and issuance of a permanent residence permit "and the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 28.03.2012 № 251" On approval of the Procedure for registration, production and issuance of a permanent residence permit and a temporary residence permit and technical description of their forms and amendments to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine »From December 26, 2002, № 1983
Persons permanently residing outside of Ukraine shall apply for an immigration permit at the foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine at the place of permanent residence.
The applicant submits an application for an immigration permit in person to the relevant public authority. If there are good reasons (the applicant's illness, natural disaster, etc.), the application may be sent by mail or on behalf of the applicant, notarized, submitted by another person.
In the case of minors, as well as persons who have been duly declared incapable, the application for an immigration permit is submitted by their legal representatives.
If one of the parents, who is accompanied by minor children, immigrates, he / she must submit a notarized statement of the spouse stating that he / she does not object to the immigration of the children together with the father (mother). . In the absence of such consent, the father (mother) must submit a decision of the relevant state body to leave the children with the father (mother). This decision must be legalized by the consular office of Ukraine, unless otherwise provided by an international agreement of Ukraine.
An immigration permit to Ukraine is granted within the immigration quota . The immigration quota is set by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in the order determined by it by categories of immigrants:
1) figures of science and culture, whose immigration meets the interests of Ukraine;
2) highly qualified specialists and workers, the urgent need for which is palpable for the economy of Ukraine;
3) persons who have made foreign investment in the economy of Ukraine in a foreign convertible currency in the amount of not less than 100 (one hundred) thousand US dollars, registered in the manner prescribed by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine;
4) persons who are full brothers or sisters, grandparents, grandson or granddaughter of citizens of Ukraine;
5) persons who were previously citizens of Ukraine;
6) parents, husband (wife) of the immigrant and his minor children;
7) persons who have continuously resided on the territory of Ukraine for three years from the date of granting them refugee status in Ukraine or asylum in Ukraine, as well as their parents, husbands (wives) and minor children living with them;
8) persons who have continuously resided on the territory of Ukraine for three years from the date of establishing the status of a person who has suffered from human trafficking.
An immigration permit outside the immigration quota is granted to:
1) one of the spouses, if the other spouse, with whom he has been married for more than two years, is a citizen of Ukraine, children and parents of citizens of Ukraine;
2) persons who are guardians or trustees of citizens of Ukraine, or are under the guardianship or custody of citizens of Ukraine;
3) persons who have the right to acquire the citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin;
4) persons whose immigration is of state interest to Ukraine;
5) foreign Ukrainians, spouses of foreign Ukrainians, their children in case of their joint entry and stay on the territory of Ukraine.
To obtain an immigration permit together with the application (application form) of the established form are submitted :
1) a copy of an identity document (confirming citizenship (citizenship) or status of a stateless person);
2) three photographs measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
3) a document on the place of residence (in Ukraine and abroad);
4) documented information on the composition of the family (copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, adoption documents, guardianship or custody, etc.);
5) a document issued by a medical and preventive institution stating that the person is not ill with chronic alcoholism, drug addiction, drug addiction or infectious diseases, the list of which is determined by the central executive body for health care. Persons permanently residing outside Ukraine shall submit a document issued by a medical institution of the state at the place of residence, which is subject to legalization in the prescribed manner, unless otherwise provided by international treaties.
Warning! The mentioned document is not submitted :
- persons who are one of the spouses, if the other spouse, with whom he has been married for more than two years, is a citizen of Ukraine, children and parents of citizens of Ukraine;
- persons who have the right to acquire the citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin;
6) a certificate issued by the competent authority of the state of previous residence or its diplomatic mission or consular post in Ukraine, on the absence of a criminal record. In exceptional cases, such information may be obtained by the Department or territorial bodies and divisions by sending a request to the competent authorities of foreign countries with which a contract for legal assistance in civil, family and criminal matters.
Warning! The mentioned document is not submitted :
- persons who are one of the spouses, if the other spouse, with whom he has been married for more than two years, is a citizen of Ukraine, children and parents of citizens of Ukraine;
- persons who have the right to acquire the citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin;
7) a receipt of payment of the state duty or consular fee, if the legislation provides for their payment for actions related to the granting of an immigration permit, or a document confirming the existence of benefits for payment.
According to the category of immigrants, the following documents are additionally submitted :
1) for figures of science and culture, whose immigration meets the interests of Ukraine - a document confirming the support of their application by the central executive body of Ukraine
2) for highly qualified specialists and workers, the urgent need for which is felt for the economy of Ukraine - copies of documents confirming compliance of the level of qualification of the specialist or worker with the requirements provided in the list approved by the central executive body on labor and social policy;
3) for persons who have made a foreign investment in the economy of Ukraine in a foreign convertible currency in the amount of not less than 100 (one hundred) thousand US dollars, registered in the manner prescribed by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine - a copy of the document on state registration of foreign investment in the economy of Ukraine the amount of not less than 100 (one hundred) thousand US dollars;
4) for persons who are full siblings, grandparents, grandson or granddaughter of citizens of Ukraine and persons who are one of the spouses, if the other spouse, with whom he has been married for more than two years, is a citizen of Ukraine, children and parents of citizens of Ukraine - copies of documents certifying their family relationship with a citizen of Ukraine;
5) for persons who were previously a citizen of Ukraine - a document confirming that the person was previously a citizen of Ukraine;
6) for persons who are the parents, husband (wife) of the immigrant and his minor children - copies of documents certifying their family relationship with the immigrant, and a document that the immigrant does not object to their immigration and guarantees them financial security at the level of lower than the subsistence level established in Ukraine;
7) for persons who have continuously resided on the territory of Ukraine for three years from the date of granting them refugee status in Ukraine or asylum in Ukraine, as well as their parents, husband (wife) and minor children living with them - a copy of the document confirms the granting of refugee status in Ukraine or asylum in Ukraine, as well as a document confirming the fact of continuous residence of a person legally on the territory of Ukraine for three years from the date of granting refugee status in Ukraine or asylum in Ukraine;
8) for persons who have continuously resided on the territory of Ukraine for three years from the date of establishing the status of a victim of trafficking in human beings - a copy of the document confirming the establishment of the status of a victim of trafficking, as well as a document confirming the fact continuous residence of a person on legal grounds on the territory of Ukraine for three years from the date of establishing the status of a person who has suffered from human trafficking;
9) for persons who are guardians or trustees of citizens of Ukraine, or are under the guardianship or custody of citizens of Ukraine - copies of documents on their appointment as guardians or trustees of citizens of Ukraine or establishment of guardianship or custody of a citizen of Ukraine;
10) for persons, persons who have the right to acquire the citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin - documents confirming that they or at least one of their parents, grandparents, full brother or sister were born or permanently resided before July 16, 1990 on the territory that became the territory of Ukraine in accordance with Article 5 of the Law of Ukraine "On Succession of Ukraine", as well as on other territories that were part of the Ukrainian People's Republic, Western Ukrainian People's Republic, Ukrainian State, Ukrainian Socialist Soviet Republic, Transcarpathian Ukraine, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR);
11) for persons whose immigration is of state interest to Ukraine - submission of the central body of executive power of Ukraine that immigration of a person is of state interest to Ukraine.
If necessary, the relevant territorial authorities and units that provide proceedings on immigration, may require other documents specifying the grounds for granting an immigration permit, if it does not contradict the Law of Ukraine "On Immigration", as well as invite applicants or other persons for an interview.
Documents issued by the competent authorities of foreign states are subject to legalization in the prescribed manner, unless otherwise provided by international treaties of Ukraine. Copies of these documents, as well as written confirmation of consent to immigration and guarantees of host persons, provided for in paragraph 6 of part seven of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Immigration" are submitted notarized. Documents, the information on which may change, may be submitted within six months from the date of their issuance.
If a person fails to submit all the documents specified by this Law, the application for an immigration permit shall not be accepted. The period for consideration of an application for an immigration permit may not exceed one year from the date of its submission.