Grounds for Obtaining an Immigration Permit to Ukraine

Immigration refers to the legal entry into, or stay in, Ukraine for the purpose of permanent residence by foreign nationals or stateless persons, as defined in Article 1 of the Law of Ukraine "On Immigration".

Ukrainian legislation establishes two main categories of immigration:

• Quota-based immigration — subject to an annual limit set by the government;

• Non-quota immigration — granted under exceptional circumstances, regardless of quotas.

Quota-Based Immigration

The following categories of individuals may be granted an immigration permit within the annual quota:

1. Scientists and cultural figures whose immigration is in Ukraine’s national interest;

2. Highly qualified specialists and workers essential to Ukraine’s economy — as well as their spouses and children under 18, if entering and residing together;

3. Foreign investors who have invested at least USD 100,000 into Ukraine’s economy in convertible foreign currency;

4. Close relatives of Ukrainian citizens — full siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren;

5. Former citizens of Ukraine;

6. Spouses of immigrants (married for more than two years), their children under 18, and dependent parents — recognized as family members under the law of the immigrant’s country of origin;

7. Victims of human trafficking, who have legally resided in Ukraine continuously for at least three years after being granted this status;

8. Foreign military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, or the State Special Transport Service for three years or more;

9. Former service members who were discharged as unfit for military duty due to health conditions resulting from injuries, trauma, or illness sustained during service;

10. Temporary residence permit holders, who have legally and continuously resided in Ukraine for the past five years and fall under parts 4–12 of Article 4 of the Law “On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons”.

Non-Quota Immigration

An immigration permit may be granted outside the quota to:

1. Spouses of Ukrainian citizens, if married for over two years, as well as their children and parents;

2. Relatives of deceased Ukrainian military personnel, including members of special forces, security, or intelligence agencies — provided the application is submitted during martial law or within six months of its termination;

3. Legal guardians/custodians of Ukrainian citizens, or individuals under their care;

4. Persons eligible for Ukrainian citizenship by territorial origin, excluding former Ukrainian citizens;

5. Individuals whose immigration is of national interest to Ukraine;

6. Foreign Ukrainians, their spouses, and children — provided they enter and reside in Ukraine together;

7. Stateless persons who have legally resided in Ukraine for at least two years after being officially recognized as such.

📌 Note: An immigration permit not only entitles a person to permanent residence in Ukraine — it also paves the way for acquiring Ukrainian citizenship in the future.

Source:

State Migration Service of Ukraine – dozvil-na-immigracziu.html