Family reunification
temporary residence and immigration permit
Spouses of Ukrainian citizens and family members of foreigners who hold certain temporary residence permits can get temporary residence for family reunification. A spouse married to a Ukrainian citizen for more than two years, and children and parents of Ukrainian citizens, can get an immigration permit outside the quota.
Life in Ukraine
Money
3
Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia
UAH
Ukrainian Hryvnia
Cost of living
28
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 18%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
Flat 18% personal income tax plus a 5% military levy on most income (raised from 1.5% in December 2024).
Living
1
Happiness
#109 of 145 countries
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Who it’s for
Spouses, children and parents of Ukrainian citizens, and family members of foreign residents.
Eligibility
Spouse of a Ukrainian citizen
Foreigners who came to reunite with Ukrainian citizens, or married a Ukrainian citizen while lawfully staying, can get temporary residence (Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners, Art. 4 part 14).
Family of foreign residents
Family members of certain foreigners can get temporary residence for the period the sponsor is allowed to stay.
- Sponsor must be covered by Art. 4 parts 2 to 13, 19 and 24
- Basis: Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners, Art. 4 part 15
Official wording
Family members of foreigners covered by Art. 4 parts 2 to 13, 19 and 24 can get temporary residence for the sponsor's period (Art. 4 part 15).
Immigration outside the quota
You need to be a spouse married over two years to a Ukrainian citizen, or a child or parent of one, for a permit outside the quota.
- Spouse must be married for more than two years
- Children and parents of Ukrainian citizens are also covered
- Basis: Law on Immigration, Art. 4 part 3 sub-para. 1
Official wording
An immigration permit outside the quota is granted to a spouse married for more than two years to a Ukrainian citizen, and to children and parents of Ukrainian citizens (Law on Immigration, Art. 4 part 3 sub-para. 1).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementSham marriage checks
- Document checklistMarriage certificate
- FeesTemporary residence permit: government charge
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- Visit & tourismShort-stay visa (type C) and electronic visa
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