Permanent residence permit (permanent residence) for the investor

The right to immigration

The permanent residence permit is not limited in duration. It gives the right to permanently reside on the territory of Ukraine, without worrying about the terms of stay.

Important: Investors can obtain an immigration permit within the immigration quota. This means that during a calendar year, only a limited number of foreigners and stateless persons are required to grant an immigration permit. The immigration quota is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

Investment features

In order for the introduction of a foreign investment to provide the right to obtain an immigration permit, the investment must be made in cash in foreign currency, which is recognized as convertible by the National Bank of Ukraine, in the amount of at least 100 (one hundred) thousand US dollars. Foreign convertible currencies are: US dollar, euro, Swiss franc, pound sterling, Australian, Canadian, Hong Kong, Singapore dollar, Korean won, Chinese yuan, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Swedish krona, zloty, yen, Israeli new shekel, Mexican peso , Romanian leu, forint, kuna, Bulgarian lev.

A foreigner can invest in the Ukrainian economy by:

• equity participation in enterprises created jointly with Ukrainian legal entities and individuals, or the acquisition of a stake in operating enterprises;

• creation of enterprises wholly owned by foreign investors, branches and other separate subdivisions of foreign legal entities, or the acquisition of the ownership of operating enterprises in full.

On the territory of Ukraine, enterprises with foreign investments are created and operate in the forms provided for by the legislation of Ukraine.

The investment must meet the following mandatory criteria:

• paid in foreign convertible currency;

• be equivalent to at least 100 (one hundred) thousand US dollars;

• to be an investment in the Ukrainian economy, that is, to be used for the purpose of conducting business, making a profit or achieving other social effect;

• the funds must be of legal origin.

Important: You need to make an investment in a specific order. This requires taking into account many legal subtleties of registration. Incorrect registration of the investment may result in the inability to obtain an immigration permit.

Important: According to the recent amendments to the legislation, the investor does not register the investment.

Important: Foreigners often have a question whether the purchase of real estate is an investment in the Ukrainian economy and, accordingly, the basis for obtaining an immigration permit. No, the purchase of real estate is not an investment in the Ukrainian economy and, accordingly, is not a basis for obtaining an immigration permit.

Procedure for registration of permanent residence

Permanent residence is issued in two stages:

1. Obtaining a permit for immigration.

2. Obtaining a permanent residence permit.

First of all, the investor receives an immigration permit from the migration service, and then, on the basis of this permit, receives a permanent residence permit.

Documents for obtaining an immigration permit

1) application for an immigration permit

2) a foreigner’s passport or stateless identity document and a copy of its pages

3) a translation into Ukrainian of a page of a foreigner’s passport document or a stateless identity document with personal data, certified in accordance with the procedure established by law.

4) copies of the charter and / or registered agreements (contracts) on investment activities

5) a bank certificate on the receipt of foreign investments in the Ukrainian economy in foreign convertible currency in the amount of at least 100 (one hundred) thousand US dollars.

6) document on the place of residence (in Ukraine and abroad);

7) documented information about the composition of the family (copies of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, documents of adoption, establishment of guardianship or trusteeship, etc.)

8) a document stating that the person is not sick with chronic alcoholism, substance abuse, drug addiction or infectious diseases.

9) a certificate issued by the competent authority of the state of previous residence or its diplomatic mission or consular office in Ukraine, on the absence of a criminal record.

10) 3 photographs measuring 3.5 x 4.5 centimeters

Important : If necessary, the migration service authorities may require other documents clarifying the existence of grounds for granting an immigration permit, as well as invite applicants or other persons to talk.

Important : Documents issued by the competent authorities of foreign states are subject to legalization in accordance with the established procedure, unless otherwise provided by international treaties of Ukraine.

Documents for obtaining a permanent residence permit

1) application;

2) a passport document of a foreigner or a stateless identity document and a copy thereof;

3) translation into Ukrainian of a page of a foreigner’s passport document or a stateless identity document with personal data, certified in the manner prescribed by law;

4) a copy of the decision on granting an immigration permit;

5) 4 photographs of a foreigner and stateless person measuring 3.5 x 4.5 centimeters on matte paper

6) a copy of a certificate issued by the tax authority on the assignment of an identification number (if any).

Processing time

Registration of a permanent residence is a very long and complicated procedure that can take one year.

Registration of an immigration permit and a permanent residence permit is one of the most difficult processes that require a detailed study and analysis of documents, taking into account legal subtleties. The key to a positive result is the support of the investor, from the registration of the investment and ending with the registration of the place of residence.

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