Permanent Resident Permit
-is a document permitting a foreign citizen or a stateless person to reside in Ukraine without any time restrictions to implement all the long-term intentions. Obtaining status of the permanent resident of Ukraine equalizes it’s holder with the citizen of Ukraine and guarantees protection of legal rights and freedoms by the state.
Ukraine is getting popular as a destination for people wanting to live and work in a country with growing economic potential, hospitable people and near future prospects for membership in European Union and Schengen zone.
Advantages of getting the residence permit to Ukraine:
• The right to move and reside freely on the territory of Ukraine;
• The right to education (including free education for children);
• The right to acquiring citizenship of Ukraine;
• The right to financial services in Ukraine (cards, accounts, credits, loans etc.);
• No need of getting work permit for employment (casual, temporary, regular job) ;
• The right on appropriate working conditions (working hours, health and safety standards, holiday entitlements);
• The right to family reunification (spouse, minor children and parents of PR holder are entitled to residence permit of the same duration);
• No need of obtaining visas, filling immigration cards, getting registrations, paying consular fees;
• The right on duty-free entry of vehicles (for personal use);
• The right to obtaining visas to third countries from Ukraine;
• The right on pension provision, family allowance and social security (minimum income support, retirement pensions, free health care, etc.)
* – only for permanent residence permit holders
Immigration permit shall be given within the immigration quota.
The immigration quota according to the categories:
• Scientists and cultural workers whose immigration meets the interests of Ukraine
• Highly qualified specialists and workers, the urgent requirement of whom is notable for the economy of Ukraine
• Persons who made foreign investment in the economy of Ukraine in foreign convertible currency amounting to not less than one hundred thousand dollars
• Individuals being a brother or sister, a grandfather or grandmother, or a grandchild of citizens of Ukraine
• Former citizens of Ukraine
• Parents, husband (wife) of an immigrant and their minor children
• Persons who lived for permanent in Ukraine within three years from the date of obtaining the refugee status or asylum in Ukraine, and their parents, husbands (wives) and minor children residing with them
Immigration permit out of the immigration quota is granted to:
• One spouse if another spouse with whom he/she has been married for over two years is a citizen of Ukraine, children and parents of citizens of Ukraine
• Persons who are guardians or trustees of citizens of Ukraine, or under guardianship of citizens of Ukraine
• Persons who are eligible for citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin
• Persons whose immigration is a matter of the state interest for Ukraine
• Foreign Ukrainians, spouses of foreign Ukrainians and their children if they enter and stay in Ukraine together
Ukraine PR for Indians
1. A PR permit holder has the right a citizen of Ukraine holds.
2. Visa free entry to 45 European countries and more.
3. Less cost of living.
4. A passport of Western Europe.
5. Easily relocate to Schengen countries and EU countries.
6. Many job opportunities for it sector, English speaking people, scientists and doctors.
7. Many Indians around to accompany (a feel at home).
STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Skill assessment
The candidate will be assessed based on age, education and job experience. Once he/she clears the skill assessment he/ she is ready for Ukraine PR.
Step 2: Document submission
1. Passport (original for presentation);
2. Notarized translation of the passport page where the information about the person is indicated;
3. A permit for immigration (a copy of it must be submitted);
4. Police clearance certificate.
5. 4 photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm on a matte basis.
Step 3: Visa stamping
You will be transferred to Permanent resident permit on arriving at Ukraine.
Hence it will be active and you can enjoy all the benefits of a Ukrainian PR.
DOES UKRAINE ALLOW DUAL CITIZENSHIP?
Ukrainian law currently does not recognise dual citizenship. However, there are citizens of Ukraine who hold dual citizenship. ... If a citizen of Ukraine acquires citizenship (nationality) of another state or states, in legal relations with Ukraine, the person is recognized as a citizen of Ukraine only.
DOES SCHENGEN VISA COVER UKRAINE?
Ukraine is not member of Schengen states, therefore Ukraine immigration will not give a damn whether you have Schengen visa or not. ... Well, there are a few countries outside EU and Schengen Zone where you can enter with a Schengen multiple-entry visa. Unfortunately, Ukraine is not one of them.
