VIOLATION OF THE PERMITTED PERIOD OF STAY IN UKRAINE
Violation of the permitted period of stay in Ukraine – these are actions by foreign nationals and stateless persons who remain in the territory of Ukraine after the expiration of the period permitted by law or the validity period of their Ukrainian visa.
VIOLATION OF STAY REGULATIONS BY FOREIGNERS
- failure to leave after 90 days within a 180-day period
- failure to leave after the expiration of the Ukrainian visa
- failure to leave after the termination of the temporary residence permit
ADMINISTRATIVE LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS
- an administrative fine ranging from 1,700 to 5,100 UAH
- 15 days is the deadline for paying the administrative fine
- the fine amount doubles if not paid within the 15-day period
- the administrative case is referred to the State Enforcement Service for debt collection via enforcement proceedings
- an unpaid fine increases the likelihood of an entry ban into Ukraine for a foreign national
LIABILITY FOR MIGRATION VIOLATIONS
- forced return
- ban on entry into Ukraine
- forced expulsion
EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD OF STAY IN UKRAINE
- if there are grounds for extending your stay in Ukraine
- no later than 3 working days before the expiration of the legal period of stay in Ukraine
- with the participation of the party hosting a foreigner in Ukraine in the procedure
CONSULTATION REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF STAY IN UKRAINE
- regarding the procedure for extending the period of stay
- regarding the procedure for administrative liability for a foreign national
- regarding the procedure for migration-related liability for a foreign national
ISSUES REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF STAY IN UKRAINE
There are seven clearly defined grounds for extending one's stay, and other circumstances making it impossible for a foreigner to leave Ukraine before their visa expires may also be taken into account.
Foreigners cannot escape administrative liability if they actually exceed the permitted duration of stay in Ukraine.
A foreigner must know the exact date of departure from Ukraine and plan and arrange their departure before that date; alternatively, if the necessary conditions are met, they must apply for an extension of their stay no later than three working days in advance, or timely renew their temporary residence permit in Ukraine.
Yes, a foreigner can pay the fine for violating the terms of stay in Ukraine at a border crossing point upon departure from the country.
If the entry ban was imposed specifically for this reason, then resolving the issue makes it possible to lift the ban on the foreigner's entry into Ukraine.