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Oleksandra Hordiienko
Migration lawyer · practising since 2016
Since 2016 I have guided foreigners through legalization in Ukraine: from the first visa to permanent residence. Over 650 cases completed for citizens of more than 30 countries. Every article on this site is written or reviewed by me, with references to current laws.
Law degree, specialization: migration and administrative law
Practising migration law since 2016, 650+ cases completed
Practice areas
Residence permitsWork permitsVisas and invitationsPermanent residence and citizenship
Articles by this author
Temporary residence (TRP)How to get a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?12 min read · updated 6 July 2026Temporary residence (TRP)Temporary residence permit for a foreign student6 min read · updated 12 July 2026Temporary residence (TRP)Which documents do you need for a temporary residence permit?7 min read · updated 20 June 2025Temporary residence (TRP)Insurance for the residence permit: what are the policy requirements?5 min read · updated 20 June 2025Work permitHow to get a work permit for a foreigner in Ukraine?8 min read · updated 20 June 2025Entry & borderHow many days can you stay in Ukraine visa-free: the 90/180 rule6 min read · updated 22 June 2025Work permitDoes a sole trader (FOP) employer need a work permit for a foreigner?5 min read · updated 22 June 2025Temporary residence (TRP)How to renew a temporary residence permit?6 min read · updated 24 June 2025Visas & invitationsType C or type D visa: which Ukrainian visa do you need?6 min read · updated 24 June 2025Documents & daily lifeHow does a foreigner get a tax number (IPN) in Ukraine?5 min read · updated 24 June 2025Appeals & defenseHow do you file an administrative complaint against a DMS decision in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Appeals & defenseWhat are the deadlines for challenging DMS decisions in court in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Appeals & defenseHow do you challenge a DMS refusal in a Ukrainian court?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Appeals & defenseHow do you lift or challenge a Ukraine entry ban?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Appeals & defenseHow do you appeal a DMS fine for breaching the rules of stay in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Appeals & defenseHow do you appeal the revocation of a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Appeals & defenseWhat should you do if a foreigner is detained for expulsion from Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Appeals & defenseHow do you appeal a decision of the DMS, an employment centre or the border guards in Ukraine?16 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentHow can a foreigner start and run a business in Ukraine?15 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentLLC, FOP or representative office, which business form should a foreigner choose in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentCan a company with a foreign owner become a Diia City resident?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentHow does a foreign company open a branch or representative office in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentHow does a foreigner register as an individual entrepreneur (FOP) in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentHow does a foreigner open an LLC in Ukraine?8 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentWhat taxes does a foreign entrepreneur pay in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Business & investmentHow does a foreign owner disclose the ultimate beneficial owner of a Ukrainian company?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipWhen does a child get Ukrainian citizenship by birth?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipCan you get Ukrainian citizenship through marriage?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipWhat are the conditions for Ukrainian citizenship by naturalization?8 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipWhich exams do you need to pass for Ukrainian citizenship?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipHow can a foreigner serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine get Ukrainian citizenship?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipHow do you get Ukrainian citizenship by territorial origin?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipWhat documents do you need for Ukrainian citizenship?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipIs dual citizenship allowed in Ukraine?8 min read · updated 18 October 2026CitizenshipHow can a foreigner get Ukrainian citizenship?14 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeWhen does a document need an apostille, and when consular legalisation?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeHow can a foreigner open a bank account in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeHow do I check whether my residence permit or work permit is ready in Ukraine?5 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeHow does a foreigner get a criminal record certificate (police clearance) in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeCan a foreigner use the Diia app in Ukraine, and what is available there?5 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeCan a foreigner drive in Ukraine on a foreign driving licence?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeFirst steps for foreigners in Ukraine, which documents to arrange and in what order?14 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeWhat should a foreigner do if their name is spelled differently in Ukrainian documents?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeWhen does a foreigner in Ukraine need a notarised translation, and how is it done?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Documents & daily lifeHow does a foreigner register their place of residence in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderHow does a foreigner cross the Ukrainian border under martial law?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderHow can a foreigner check whether they are banned from entering Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderWhat documents does a foreigner need at the Ukrainian border?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderWhy can Ukraine ban a foreigner from entering, and what can you do about it?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderCan a foreigner enter and stay in Ukraine under martial law?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderWhat can a foreigner be fined for in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderWhat are forced return and expulsion of a foreigner from Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderWhat happens if a foreigner overstays in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderHow can a foreigner extend their stay in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Entry & borderHow long can a foreigner stay in Ukraine, and how do you extend the stay?15 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)What documents do you need for permanent residence in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)On what grounds can a foreigner get permanent residence in Ukraine?8 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)What is Ukraine's immigration quota, and does it apply now?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)When and how do you exchange a permanent residence permit in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)How do you get a permanent residence permit in Ukraine?12 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)Who can get permanent residence in Ukraine outside the quota, and how?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)Why is an immigration permit refused in Ukraine, and how do you appeal?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)When can Ukraine revoke an immigration permit and a permanent residence permit?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Permanent residence (PRP)Temporary residence, permanent residence or citizenship in Ukraine, what is the difference?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)What should you do after getting a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)What does a temporary residence permit give a foreigner in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)What are the grounds for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How does an employee of a foreign company's branch or representative office get a residence permit in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)When is a Ukrainian temporary residence permit revoked, and how do you surrender it when leaving?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)When and how do you exchange a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How can you bring your family to Ukraine if you hold a temporary residence permit?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How can an investor get a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)What should you do if your Ukrainian temporary residence permit is lost or stolen?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How can a foreign journalist get a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)Which mistakes most often lead to a refused temporary residence permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)Why does Ukraine's Migration Service refuse a temporary residence permit, and what can you do?8 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How can a foreign priest or religious worker get a residence permit in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)Temporary residence permit through marriage to a Ukrainian citizen6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How can a foreigner of Ukrainian descent get a residence permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How long is a temporary residence permit in Ukraine valid?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How can a foreign volunteer get a temporary residence permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)How do you get a temporary residence permit in Ukraine based on a work permit?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Temporary residence (TRP)Can you travel abroad with a Ukrainian temporary residence permit during martial law?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsDo I need a visa for Ukraine as a citizen of my country?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsWhat documents do I need for a Ukraine visa D?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsWho can get a Ukraine e-visa, and what does it allow?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsHow do you get a Ukrainian visa D for family reunification?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsHow does a foreigner get a visa to Ukraine, from choosing the type to entry?15 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsHow do you prepare an invitation for a foreigner's visa to Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsWhat types of visa does Ukraine issue, and which one fits your purpose?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsHow much does a Ukrainian visa cost, and what goes into the price?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsHow do you fill in the Ukrainian MFA online visa application form?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsWhy is a Ukrainian visa refused, and what can I do after a refusal?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Visas & invitationsHow does a foreigner get a Ukraine work visa D?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhat must an employer do after a foreign employee's work permit is issued in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow can a foreigner change employers in Ukraine without losing the residence permit?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhat documents are needed for a foreigner's work permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow can an employer legally hire a foreigner in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhat minimum salary must a foreigner be paid for a Ukraine work permit?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow do you amend a foreigner's work permit in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhen is a foreigner's work permit revoked in Ukraine, and what can you do about it?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow much does a work permit for a foreigner cost in Ukraine, and who pays?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhat should you do if a foreigner's work permit in Ukraine is lost or damaged?5 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhich foreigners can work in Ukraine without a work permit?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhat fine does an employer in Ukraine face for a foreigner working without a work permit?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitDoes a foreigner who directs their own company in Ukraine need a work permit?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitDoes a foreign gig specialist in Diia City need a work permit?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow do you get a Ukraine work permit for an intra-corporate transferee?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitWhy does the employment centre refuse a work permit, and what can you do?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow do you renew a foreigner's work permit in Ukraine?7 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow do you get a Ukraine work permit for a seconded foreign worker?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026Work permitHow long is a foreigner's work permit valid in Ukraine?6 min read · updated 18 October 2026