Residence permit in Ukraine with the involvement in volunteer programs
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A temporary residence permit in Ukraine for a volunteer is a document that can be obtained by foreign citizens on the territory of Ukraine.
Having issued a residence permit in Ukraine as a volunteer, 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 as a volunteer, you do not need to obtain a visa to cross the border during the period of validity of the residence permit.
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
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 volunteering.
Having a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, a foreign citizen does not need to obtain a visa in the future to visit Ukraine or cross the Ukrainian state border.
You will get the opportunity to legally stay on the territory of Ukraine, to leave for holidays in other countries and return back to Ukraine without any special difficulties when going through border and customs control.
Conditions for obtaining a residence permit for the purpose of volunteering in Ukraine
A temporary residence permit in Ukraine for the purpose of volunteering is issued upon an application from the host organization on the territory of Ukraine, confirming the fact of volunteering in Ukraine.
To obtain a 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 according to the regime of 90 out of 180 days.
Documents for obtaining a temporary residence permit on the basis of volunteering in Ukraine are submitted personally to the authorities 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 residence permit.
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List of required documents
A temporary residence permit on the basis of volunteering in Ukraine is issued only with a D-10 visa
Citizens of visa-free countries with Ukraine, namely:
- Azerbaijanis,
- Armenians,
- Belarusians,
- Georgians,
- Moldovans,
- Russians,
- Uzbeks,
who are subject to the rule of visa-free entry and registration of documents on the territory of Ukraine, should not receive a visa to Ukraine to obtain a temporary residence permit.
When applying for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine on the basis of volunteer activities, you need documents:
- original passport document,
- medical insurance policy for 1 year in Ukraine,
- a statement from the host organization in Ukraine.
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 volunteering in Ukraine for foreign citizens.
300$249$
The cost includes costs:
- Legal support;
- Preparation of documents for applying for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine;
- Accompanying when submitting and receiving documents to the bodies of the Migration Service of Ukraine;
- Execution of a power of attorney to represent interests;
- 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 obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine for participation in a volunteer organization is 15 working days.
This is usually 22-24 calendar days.
What opportunities does a temporary residence permit open for a foreign citizen?
Having received a temporary residence permit on the basis of volunteering 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;
