Residence permit in Ukraine for foreign students
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A student's temporary residence permit is a document that can be obtained by foreign citizens on the territory of Ukraine.
Having issued a residence permit in Ukraine, as a student of a higher educational institution, you will receive a temporary residence permit. You will be able to stay for a period exceeding the validity of a visa or the period of a visa-free regime with Ukraine.
You can come to the country whenever you want and stay as long as you need.
After receiving a temporary residence permit to study at the university, you do not need to obtain a visa to cross the border for the period of study at a higher educational institution in Ukraine.
When arriving in the country and traveling abroad, you will have a simplified procedure for passing border control, in comparison with foreign citizens who arrived on a visa.
Stay as long as you need
After entering a higher educational institution in Ukraine, you can apply for a temporary residence permit for the period of study.
Foreign citizens who arrived in Ukraine for a period of more than 90 calendar days or the validity of a visa can apply for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine on the basis of university studies.
You will have the opportunity to fly home on holidays and vacations and return back to Ukraine without any special difficulties when going through border and customs control.
Conditions for obtaining a temporary residence permit based on university studies
A student's temporary residence permit is issued after entering the Ukrainian university.
To obtain a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, you must submit documents no later than 25 calendar days before the expiration of your visa or the period of stay in Ukraine under the regime of 90 out of 180 days.
Documents for registration of a student's residence permit are submitted personally to the bodies of the Migration Service of Ukraine.
After consideration by the Migration Service of your application for the issuance of documents and a positive decision, you must obtain a temporary residence permit.
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List of required documents
A residence permit on the basis of admission to higher education institutions in Ukraine is issued only with a D-13 visa
Citizens of visa-free countries with Ukraine, namely:
- Azerbaijanis,
- Armenians,
- Belarusians,
- Georgians,
- Moldovans,
- Russians,
- Uzbeks,
When applying for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine on the basis of study at a higher educational institution in Ukraine, you need documents:
- original passport document,
- medical insurance policy for the period of study in Ukraine,
- an agreement with a university in Ukraine with confirmation of tuition fees,
- applications from the university for the issuance of documents in your name.
Requirements for your passport document:
- Be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry into Ukraine,
- Have at least 2 free pages,
- Issued for no more than 10 years.
The cost of our services
We provide assistance in obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine for foreign students.
300$249$
The price includes costs:
- Legal support;
- Preparation of documents for applying for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine;
- Accompanying when submitting and receiving documents to the authorities of the Migration Service of Ukraine;
- Accompanying when submitting and receiving documents to the authorities of the Migration Service of Ukraine;
- Translation and legalization of documents.
The size of the insurance coverage of the health insurance policy can be changed at the request of the client.
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Terms of consideration
The term for consideration of your application in the Migration Service of Ukraine for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine for study is 15 working days.
This is usually 22-24 calendar days.
During peak periods, when enrolling foreign students in Ukrainian universities, there are slight delays due to the large number of applications submitted at the same time.
What opportunities does a temporary residence permit open for a student?
Having received a temporary residence permit on the basis of studying in Ukraine, you will be able to:
- Stay legally on the territory of Ukraine;
- Live in a safe European country in which the rights and laws are respected;
- Get an education abroad;
- Travel outside Ukraine and return back, subject to certain conditions, without obtaining a new visa to enter Ukraine;
- Apply for immigration, in cases where it will have a reason for it;
- Issue an invitation for a visa to relatives for temporary residence in Ukraine;
- Seek hospital care;
- Bring to Ukraine a personal vehicle for temporary use for up to 1 year on the territory of Ukraine;
- When a child is born, grant him the status of a citizen of Ukraine.
- Get a taxpayer number;
- Open a bank account;
- Use banking services in Ukraine;
- Obtain a work permit in a Ukrainian company or a representative office of a foreign company;
- Submit documents for obtaining a visa at the embassies of other countries located on the territory of Ukraine;
- Apply for a driver's license;
- Open a company in Ukraine;
- Purchase an apartment or house;
- Purchase a personal vehicle;
