Extension of the stay term in Ukraine
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Service overview
1) Extending the period of stay of a foreigner in Ukraine — a mechanism provided for by legislation, following which a foreigner, if there are reasons, can extend the period of stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days.
2) It is possible to extend the period of stay only if there are grounds provided for by law, which can be found below.
3) It is necessary to apply for an extension no later than 3 working days before the end of the authorized period of stay.
4) The maximum period for which the stay can be extended is 6 months: it depends on the reasons for the extension.
The cost of services
- Consultation
- Preparation of a package of documents
- Submission of the document package to the State migration service and receipt of the passport with a stamp confirming the extension of stay.
- 4800 uah
- Payment of state duty
- 450 uah
- Translation of a foreigner's passport into Ukrainian, notarized
- 600 uah
Detailed information
Why is it necessary to extend the period of stay in Ukraine?
Extending the period of stay of a foreigner is a legal way to extend your stay in Ukraine beyond the validity of the visa or the 90-day visa-free period.
When extending the period of stay, a stamp is placed in the foreigner's passport indicating the date until which one is allowed to be legally in the territory of Ukraine.
Exceeding the permitted period of stay in Ukraine is results in administrative liability. The amount of the fine will be from UAH 3500 to 5100.
What are the grounds for extending the period of stay in the territory of Ukraine?
A foreigner may extend the period of stay in Ukraine on the following grounds:
- medical treatment, pregnancy or childbirth;
- care for a sick family member;
- registration of inheritance;
- immigration documents have been submitted for consideration by the Migration service;
- the availability of grounds for obtaining a permanent or temporary residence permit;
- documents regarding the registration of Ukrainian citizenship have been submitted for consideration by the Migration service.
When and where should I apply for an extension of my stay in Ukraine?
To extend the period of stay in Ukraine, it is necessary to apply to the Migration Service at the place of residence no later than 3 working days before the end of the period of legal stay.
If there are documents that confirm the circumstances that make it impossible for a foreigner to leave Ukraine, it is possible to submit documents within the last 3 days of the legal period of stay.
If a foreigner has already violated the permitted period of stay, it is possible to submit documents for the extension of the period after paying the fine.
Procedure for extending the period of stay
- Preparation of documents from 1 w.d.
- consultations
- translations of necessary documents into Ukrainian, their notarization
- preparation of applications, petitions, letters
- Submission of documents to the Migration Service 1 w.d.
- Review of documents by the Migration Service 3 w.d.
- Obtaining a passport with a stamp confirming the extension up to 30 minutes
List of documents required to extend term of stay in Ukraine
1. Passport
It is necessary to translate the passport page containing personal data into Ukrainian and have the translation notarized. Additionally, a copy of the passport page showing the border crossing stamp must be provided.
The passport remains with the Migration Service during the document review period for the purpose of placing a stamp confirming the extension of stay.
2. Passport of the host party - an individual, or the director, or responsible employee of the host party - a legal entity
3. Order appointing the responsible employee of the host party - a legal entity
4. Extract from the Unified State Register
5. Document confirming the financial security of the host party
If the foreigner leaves the territory of Ukraine within the scope of the extended period of stay, — the stamp on the extension of the period is cancelled automatically. It will be possible to return only after renewing the legal period of stay or obtaining a visa.
Document samples
FAQ
How to understand when the period of stay in Ukraine will end?
How can you legally stay in Ukraine for a longer period of time?
If you need to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days within 180 days, you must contact the territorial division of the Migration Service at your place of residence no earlier than 10 days and no later than 3 days before the end of the 90-day period.
However, keep in mind that simply wanting to stay in Ukraine is not enough. In order to extend the term, a foreigner needs good reasons, which are described above on this page. If you don’t have such grounds, read our article on how to move to Ukraine.
There are no 15 working days required to issue a temporary residence permit. Can I extend my stay?
Yes, according to current legislation, it is possible to extend the period of stay in Ukraine for the purpose of applying for a residence permit.
When submitting documents, it will be necessary to provide written justification as to why you were unable to submit the documents for the residence permit on time and why you cannot travel abroad to reset the deadlines or obtain a new visa.
I have submitted documents to obtain an immigration permit, can I extend my period of stay in Ukraine?
Yes, you can. However, in order to legally stay in Ukraine, it is necessary to submit an appropriate application and a package of documents in time.
If an application for an immigration permit is submitted, but the applicant does not have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, such a foreigner has the right to extend his stay in Ukraine while the immigration case is pending.
It is necessary to submit an application for extension of the period no earlier than 10 and no later than 3 working days before the end of the legal period of stay to the Migration Service, where the application for immigration was submitted. Usually, in such cases, the period of stay is extended for half a year.
The extension of the period of stay is stamped in the foreigner's passport, which indicates the date until which the foreigner has the right to be in the territory of Ukraine.
The period of stay can be extended until the documents for issuing a permanent residence permit are submitted.
It should be taken into account that, if the foreigner leaves the territory of Ukraine within the scope of the extended period of stay, the stamp on the extension of the period will be canceled automatically. It will be possible to return only after the legal period of stay has been restored.
If applying for Ukrainian citizenship for a child, do the parents have the right to extend their stay?
Yes, parents can extend the period of stay while waiting for the decision of the Migration Service to grant their child Ukrainian citizenship.
After receiving documents on registration as a citizen of Ukraine, parents have the right to submit documents for obtaining an immigration permit. However, this must be done within the period of stay, which is indicated in the stamp in the passport.
Is it possible to extend the period of stay based on the fact that a foreigner expects Ukrainian citizenship?
Yes, in this case, you can extend the period of stay.
At the Migration Service, where you applied for citizenship, you need to obtain a certificate confirming submission of documents.
It is necessary to submit an application for extension of the period no earlier than 10 and no later than 3 working days before the end of the legal period of stay to the territorial body of the Migration Service. Usually, in such cases, you can count on an extension of the term from 3 to 6 months.
A stamp on the extension of the stay is made in the passport, which indicates the date until which the foreigner has the right to stay on the territory of Ukraine.
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