Permanent residence permit in Ukraine by marriage
One of most popular ways on how to immigrate to Ukraine is to marry its citizens. Family it is a very strong social connection, the right for family reunification in the territory of Ukraine is a right of every family member, including foreign citizen.
On the basis of official marriage registered either in Ukraine or its diplomatic missions, or registered by foreign states’ authorities, as well as on the basis of paternity over a citizen of Ukraine it is possible to claim a long term visa, so called family reunion visa to Ukraine type D-14, in order to obtain a temporary residence permit on arrival to Ukraine or to apply for immigration permit and get extension of visa in Ukraine with further right to obtain a permanent residence permit.
In the end, immigrants in Ukraine have right to apply for citizenship of Ukraine.
How long does it take to get married in Ukraine?
Registration of marriage in Ukraine does not take too long. To register a marriage in Ukraine bride and groom have to attend department of registration of civil acts and place themselves into a query which can length up to 30 days.
Can I get married in Ukraine on tourist visa? Yes, you can stay in Ukraine on any legal basis to enjoy your rights. However marriage with foreigner in Ukraine or with a citizen of Ukraine outside Ukraine it is not only a beautiful ceremony, guests and a restaurant.
You need to prepare a number of documents. If you intend to connect your life with a foreigner, it is worthwhile to worry about how legally he/she will stay on the territory of Ukraine. A short-term visa may not be enough, because registration can take months – collecting papers, queues, all takes time. Moreover, even after the marriage, you need to get permission to stay in Ukraine. At first glance, everything looks rather confusing and difficult. Especially if you do not have experience in such matters and do not know much about Ukrainian legislation.
To add, departments of registration of civil acts in Ukraine implement a special service of marriage in one day. For extra fee established by the authorities.
Thus, having received a short term visa to Ukraine which allows to travel only for max 90 days, it is necessary to immediately organize the process of marriage without unnecessary delay.
It should be noted that even after the ceremony, the foreign spouse cannot just so continue to reside in Ukraine and apply for extension of stay or residence permit in Ukraine. In most cases it is required to re-enter Ukraine with a long term visa type D-14 on the basis of marriage. Only in few certain cases a foreign spouse can extend his/her stay in Ukraine without re-entering Ukraine.
For complex migration issues, it’s advisable to seek assistance from a specialized lawyer for proper understanding of legal nuances. Consider scheduling a consultation.
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Marriage registered outside Ukraine has equal power
It is possible to register a marriage both in the territory of Ukraine, at the Embassy or Consulate of Ukraine or at the competent state authorities overseas. However a marriage registered overseas has to be legalized by competent authorities of both countries in order to be used in Ukraine).
Temporary residence permit in Ukraine by marriage
Marriage with a citizen of Ukraine allows to apply for a family reunion visa and temporary residence permit on arrival to Ukraine.
The temporary residence permit must be renewed annually prior expiry of its validity. If couple will divorce the foreign ex-spouse will loose the legal basis for further stay in Ukraine, his/her temporary residence permit shall be revoked within 5 working days after the divorce, the temporary residence permit shall be taken by State migration service of Ukraine, a foreigner shall leave territory of Ukraine within 7 days.
How to apply for residence permit in Ukraine by marriage?
To marry a foreigner you need to file an application and a list of certain documents in the registry office. All documents that are not in Ukrainian must be translated into Ukrainian. Basically, the list of required documents for registration of marriage is the following (however can be exceptions depends on the individual situation):
– statement of intent to marry;
– passport document of a foreigner with a valid visa;
– certificate from foreign authorities that the future spouse is not married.
After filing all of the above in the registry office is assigned the date of registration of the marriage. On this day you will become a legitimate husband and wife.
Act promptly and reach out to an attorney for enhanced assistance and services. Schedule a consultation without delay.
How can I get PR through Ukraine by marriage?
Being in a registered marriage with Ukrainian citizen for 2 years allows the foreing spouse to apply for immigration to Ukraine with further obtaining of permanent residence permit.
Documenting with immigration permission to Ukraine can be done without waiting for 2 years if your spouse is a foreign citizen who has a permanent residence permit in Ukraine.
Read more about immigration to Ukraine by marriage on this page.
Can a foreigner apply for Ukrainian citizenship by marriage?
Yes, however after being in marriage more than 2 years and after obtaining an immigration permit to Ukraine.
Then one can even think about obtaining citizenship of Ukraine. In addition, such an immigrant who intends to apply for Ukrainian citizenship should learn Ukrainian language and obtain an according official certificate to prove the knowledge of language.
Read more about admission to Ukrainian citizenship by marriage on this page.
Advice with immigration lawyer in Ukraine about your marriage
Turning to us, you can forget about all the difficulties and in the shortest possible time to achieve the goals. We will not only tell you how to make a marriage with foreign citizen, but also make documents for his/her legal stay.
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