The Migration Service draws the attention of foreigners and stateless persons to the fact that the temporary abolition of administrative prosecution of persons who were unable to leave Ukraine during the quarantine period is not grounds for their stay in Ukraine in violation of migration legislation.

The legality of a foreigner’s or stateless person’s stay in Ukraine may be confirmed by a passport document with a mark of border crossing or a stamp on the extension of stay, taking into account the date of border crossing, as well as a certificate of temporary or permanent residence with registration stamp and validity.

When issuing temporary residence permits, the Migration Service must verify the information provided by foreigners and stateless persons, in particular – on the address of residence and grounds for a stay in Ukraine, including – for employment or volunteering. The inaccuracy of the provided documents or information is the basis for refusal to issue a temporary residence permit.

Additionally, we would like to inform you that recently at the initiative of the Migration Service, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amended the Procedure for issuing temporary residence permits, according to which citizens of countries with visa-free entry into Ukraine (Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Uzbekistan) in our state on legal grounds, have the right to apply for a temporary residence permit without leaving Ukraine in connection with a change in the purpose of entry.