Residence permit in Ukraine for family reunification: who can get it and how to do it?

Family reunification is a ground for obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine. Find out who can obtain a residence permit and under what conditions, what documents are required and how to apply

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A residence permit issued on the basis of family reunification can serve as a temporary residence permit in Ukraine. A person who has obtained a residence permit may stay in the country for a period exceeding the validity of a visa or visa-free regime. At the same time, a foreigner can come to the country whenever they want and stay as long as necessary.

After obtaining a permit on the basis of family reunification with an expat, a foreigner does not need to obtain a visa to cross the border during the period of validity of the residence permit. Also, when crossing the border, the procedure will be somewhat simpler than for persons arriving with an open visa.

Who can apply for a residence permit on the basis of family reunification?

A temporary residence permit on the basis of family reunification is issued to:

1) a husband or wife;

2) minor children;

3) incapacitated parents.

How to apply for a residence permit?

Documents for obtaining a residence permit must be submitted no later than 25 days before the expiry of the visa (15 working days). They must be submitted in person to the Migration Service of Ukraine. If the documents are submitted and completed correctly, the permit will be issued within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the application.

Visit Ukraine lawyers provide full support in obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine — from checking documents for compliance with the requirements of the Migration Service to submitting them and receiving the finished document. We will help you avoid mistakes that could lead to rejection and save you time.

Required documents

To apply for a residence permit on the basis of family reunification, you must have:

– original passport document;

– medical insurance policy;

– documents confirming family ties with a family member who has a temporary residence permit;

– a document confirming that the host has sufficient financial resources to support the family members;

– the temporary residence permit of the person to whom the family members are coming.

Please note! Foreigners and stateless persons arriving from countries with a visa requirement must have a long-term visa type D.

Also, keep in mind that for foreigners, obtaining a certificate often requires translation, notarization, and legalization of documents. The Visit Ukraine team will organize this process for you so that you can smoothly go through the application procedure and get your certificate as soon as possible.

If you have a non-standard situation — certain documents are missing, it is difficult to confirm family ties, or legal issues have arisen during the application process — Visit Ukraine specialists will find an individual solution. We work with clients who are in Ukraine as well as those who are preparing to enter the country from abroad.

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Who may be denied services and for what reasons?

The list of reasons for refusal to provide administrative services is available on the portal diia.gov.ua. A foreigner may be denied a residence permit if:

1) The foreigner or stateless person has a residence permit or permanent residence permit, refugee certificate, or certificate of a person granted additional protection that is valid on the date of application;

2) The foreigner or stateless person is in Ukraine in violation of the established period of stay

3) the data obtained from the databases of the Register, card indexes, do not confirm the information provided by the foreigner or stateless person;

4) the person's Ukrainian citizenship has been established;

5) the application for a certificate has been submitted by a legal representative who does not have documented powers to obtain it;

6) the foreigner or stateless person has submitted incomplete documents or documents that violate the deadlines required for the registration and issuance of the certificate;

7) the person poses a threat to national security, public order, health, or the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of Ukraine and other persons residing in Ukraine;

8) the foreigner's passport or document certifying the identity of a stateless person is forged, damaged, does not comply with the established form, belongs to another person, or has expired;

9) it has been established that a foreigner or stateless person has knowingly submitted false information or forged documents;

11) in other cases provided for by law.

Please note that the decision to refuse to issue a document may be appealed by the person through administrative proceedings or in court. How often are foreigners denied a temporary residence permit in Ukraine? Read more at the link.

Need a residence permit in Ukraine? Visit Ukraine lawyers will take care of the entire process — from checking documents and filling out applications to accompanying you to the Migration Service and obtaining your residence permit. We work with your individual circumstances in mind, help you overcome language and legal barriers, and guarantee that your documents will be prepared without errors.

Order a consultation or support right now and get your permit without any hassle.

We remind you! The validity of temporary and permanent residence permits is automatically extended until the end of martial law in Ukraine for everyone except citizens of the aggressor country. Read how to obtain a new permit or replace a lost or damaged document during the war in our previous article.

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