About Ukraine
Whether your company is sending employees to Ukraine or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- Ukrainian immigration law provides a few options for employers of foreign nationals. Nationals of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Poland (and their dependents irrespective of citizenship) and Uzbekistan are D visa-exempt. Nationals of North Macedonia are D visa-exempt for certain purposes of stay, including employment and family reunification. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility and benefits for accompanying family members vary by the purpose of stay and by visa classification.
- Business visitors to Ukraine generally require a C visa for a short-term stay, unless they are visa-exempt based on their nationality. C visas usually permit single, double, or multiple entries, and are granted for six months or for a duration that corresponds to the intended visit, but no longer than five years. Business visitors must limit their stay to 90 days in a 180-day period. They may apply for an exceptional extension of stay for a total stay of six months calculated from the initial entry if they can show compelling reasons and evidence of sufficient funds. The allowable activities under business visitor status are limited.
- The main work authorization categories are the Work/Temporary Residence Permit, in scenarios where the host entity is a Ukrainian company, or the Accreditation Card/Temporary Residence Permit in scenarios where the host entity is a Ukraine-based representative office of a foreign company. Work Permits can be issued between one and three years, depending on the type of engagement (e.g., regular employment, student employment, secondment), and can be renewed. Accreditation Cards are issued for up to three years and can also be renewed.
NOTE:
- The war in Ukraine has led to a humanitarian and immigration crisis; Ukraine is currently under martial law. Travel in and out of the country and immigration processes continue to be disrupted. For additional information, refer to https://www.fragomen.com/trending/ukraine-russia-crisis-what-you-need-to-know.html and consult your Fragomen advisor for individual guidance.
- Citizens of Poland and their dependents had unlimited visa-free stay until March 15, 2024 (as opposed to the 90/180 days period applicable to other EU nationals). After March 15, 2024, the rules are unclear and case-by-case assessments may be required. Please consult your Fragomen advisor for individual guidance.
- Foreign mass-media staff who were accredited for work in Ukraine after February 23, 2022, are entitled to stay in Ukraine for the entire martial law period and 30 days thereafter.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
Related offices or regional coordination center (“RCC”)
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Fragomen RCC for Ukraine (London)
