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Single or multiple-entry tourist/business e-visa available online for most nationalities; fees are modest (around USD 85). Ukraine currently operates under wartime conditions - check travel advisories before applying.
Issued to foreigners with valid grounds (work, family, study, or business). Requires proof of legal stay purpose, financial means, and health insurance; apply at the State Migration Service.
Employer-sponsored permit; the Ukrainian company must demonstrate the position could not be filled locally. Processing takes 4-8 weeks and is paired with a temporary residence permit.
Available after 5 consecutive years of legal temporary residence, or immediately for close family members of Ukrainian citizens. Grants indefinite stay and work rights.
Ukraine issues e-visas and maintains visa-free agreements with over 100 countries, allowing 90-day stays within a 180-day period. Due to the ongoing conflict, many Western governments advise against non-essential travel. Expats with strong ties to Ukraine, particularly in western regions like Lviv, may obtain temporary residence permits.
Work permits in Ukraine are issued by regional employment centers and require an employer sponsorship along with confirmation of specialized skills not locally available. Despite the wartime context, essential foreign workers in reconstruction, NGOs, and humanitarian roles continue to obtain permits. Processing takes 4–8 weeks.
Spouses and dependent children of foreign nationals holding valid Ukrainian residence permits may apply for temporary residence. Dependent family members may seek work authorization once resident status is established.
Ukraine applies a flat income tax rate of 18% for residents, plus a 1.5% military levy. Corporate tax is 18%. VAT is 20%. Ukraine has an extensive double-tax treaty network with over 70 countries including the UK, Germany, and the US.
Private medical care in Kyiv and Lviv offered international-standard services pre-conflict. Many private clinics continue to operate in western Ukraine. Expats are strongly advised to have comprehensive international insurance with evacuation coverage given the ongoing security situation.
International banking has been disrupted by the conflict. Major banks including Privatbank, Monobank, and PUMB operate domestically. Foreign nationals with valid residence permits can open accounts but requirements have tightened. USD and EUR accounts are widely available given hryvnia restrictions.
Ukraine offers investor residency for those who make a qualifying investment in a Ukrainian company or government bonds (minimum EUR 100,000 equivalent). Pre-war, Ukraine had an active startup and tech investment scene; many investor programs are on hold pending post-war reconstruction policies. The government is actively courting foreign investment for reconstruction.
| Program | Min. Investment | Residency | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor Residency | — | No | No |