EXTENSION OF A FOREINER`S STAY IN UKRAINE a
Extension of a foreign national’s stay – this is the procedure for extending a foreigner’s stay in Ukraine after the expiration of their permitted period of stay or the validity of their Ukrainian visa, provided there are specific grounds for doing so.
GROUNDS FOR EXTENDING A FOREIGNER'S STAY IN UKRAINE
- childbirth
- care for a sick family member
- enforced stopover in the territory of Ukraine due to emergency circumstances
- processing an inheritance
- eligibility for a permanent or temporary residence permit
- submitting an application for Ukrainian citizenship
- other circumstances preventing the departure of a foreign national or stateless person
DOCUMENTS FOR EXTENDING STAY IN UKRAINE
- document confirming the grounds
- foreigner’s passport
- application from the Ukrainian host party
- receipt of payment of the state fee
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF STAY
- to the territorial bodies of the State Migration Service of Ukraine
- no later than three working days before the expiration of the period of stay in Ukraine
PROCESSING TIME FOR AN EXTENSION OF STAY
- within 3 business days of receipt of the documents
CONSULTATION ON EXTENDING A FOREIGN NATIONAL`S STAY
- regarding the procedure for extending the term and the applicable legislation
- concerning the grounds and the list of documents
QUESTIONS REDARDING THE EXTENSION OF STAY
There are seven clearly defined grounds for extending a stay, and other circumstances rendering it impossible for a foreigner to leave Ukraine before the visa expires may also be taken into account.
It is possible to extend the period of stay for foreigners in Ukraine by 3 to 180 days..
The procedure for extending the period of stay for foreigners in Ukraine depends on the grounds for the extension, the inviting party, and the overall set of documents.
The receiving party in the procedure for extending the stay of a foreigner in Ukraine can be either an individual or a legal entity, depending on the basis.
To extend their stay in Ukraine, a foreigner must provide their original passport, while other required documents depend on the grounds for the extension.