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To legalize in Ukraine a foreigner needs the basic documents: a tax number (RNOKPP/IPN), notarized passport translations, an apostille and a police clearance certificate. Once the permit is in hand, everyday steps follow: registering the place of residence, a bank account, a driving licence, insurance and the Diia app.
Section updated: 18 October 2026
Main guide · updated 18 October 2026First steps for foreigners in Ukraine, which documents to arrange and in what order?A foreigner settling in Ukraine starts with a lawful basis for stay, meaning a visa, visa-free entry or a temporary residence permit from the State Migration Service. Next come a tax number and, for employees, a work permit obtained by the employer. Address registration at a TsNAP follows the permit, and foreign documents for every step are legalised and translated.Read the guide
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