Comparison
PRP or citizenship: which gives more rights
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Short answer
A PRP lets you live and work in Ukraine indefinitely, but it is still a foreigner's status: no vote, and you must keep your stay documented. Citizenship removes every restriction, but it usually requires several years of residence and often renouncing your previous citizenship.
| Criterion | PRP | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|
| Status validity | indefinite | for life |
| Right to vote | no | yes |
| Second citizenship | kept | renunciation usually required |
| Time to obtain | at once if you have a ground | usually 5 years of residence |
| Work and business | no restrictions | no restrictions |
| Travel and living abroad | free, but foreigner status | free, as a citizen |
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to take citizenship after a PRP?+
No. You can hold a PRP indefinitely. Citizenship is for those who want the vote, a Ukrainian passport, or no foreigner-status restrictions at all.
Can I hold two citizenships?+
Ukrainian law does not recognize dual citizenship, so naturalization usually requires an undertaking to give up your previous one. The details depend on the ground and your country of origin.
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