A Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) — посвідка на тимчасове проживання — is a biometric card issued by Ukraine's State Migration Service (DMSU, Державна міграційна служба України) that grants a foreign national the right to reside in Ukraine for a defined period. It is distinct from a visa: a visa authorises entry; a TRP authorises ongoing residence. Without a valid TRP, a foreign national in Ukraine beyond the 90-day visa-free or D-visa limit is in violation of Ukrainian immigration law.
For Bangladeshi nationals — who enter Ukraine on a D-category long-stay visa — the TRP is the legal instrument that converts a temporary entry permission into a structured, renewable right to be in the country. It also serves as the legal basis for accessing Ukrainian public services, opening a bank account, and registering a place of residence (propiska) within 30 calendar days of receiving the TRP (Law No. 1871-IX, Art. 5(5)).
The Four Legal Grounds for a TRP
Ukrainian immigration law does not permit TRP applications on the basis of general interest in residing in Ukraine. Every application must be anchored to one of the permitted legal grounds. For Bangladeshi nationals, four grounds are relevant.
| 1. Employment (Кaзання на роботу) | The most common ground for Bangladeshi nationals. The TRP is tied to an active Ukrainian work permit (дозвіл на застосування праці іноземця). If the work permit expires or the employer changes, the TRP basis changes and a new application may be required. The TRP is issued for the work period stated in the work permit (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). |
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| 2. Study (Навчання) | Available to Bangladeshis enrolled full-time at an accredited Ukrainian higher education institution. The TRP is issued for the study period set by the institution's order on study periods for foreign students (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). Withdrawal or dismissal from the institution voids the TRP basis immediately. |
| 3. Family reunification (Возз'єднання сім'ї) | Available to the spouse of a Ukrainian citizen (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(14)) and to family members of a foreigner who holds a TRP on employment, study, founder or another ground listed in Art. 4(15). Children and parents of Ukrainian citizens, and family of permanent residents, apply for an immigration permit (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4). Marriage to a Ukrainian citizen must be registered. The TRP is issued per the documents filed, for up to 1 year (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). |
| 4. Founders with a EUR 100,000 stake | Available to founders, participants and beneficial owners of a legal entity registered in Ukraine whose share in its charter capital is at least EUR 100,000 at the NBU rate on the date of the investment (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(12)). The TRP is issued for 2 years (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). A director without such a stake works on a work permit. |
How TRP Differs from a Visa
The distinction matters practically. A D-category visa (long-stay) allows entry into Ukraine and initial residence for a period defined on the visa — typically 90 days from entry, or for the duration stated on the visa face. Once in Ukraine on a D visa, the holder must convert that temporary permission into a TRP to remain legally beyond the visa's authorisation period.
A TRP is issued inside Ukraine by DMSU. A visa is issued abroad by the Ukrainian embassy or consulate. You cannot renew a visa from inside Ukraine in normal circumstances — you must depart and reapply. A TRP can be renewed from inside Ukraine, which is why obtaining it correctly from the outset matters.
Validity Periods
Work-based TRP
Issued for the work period stated in the work permit (Resolution No. 322, para. 4) and exchanged when the permit is extended. Each exchange requires the employer's confirmation that the work relationship continues and the work permit remains valid.
Study-based TRP
Issued for the study period set by the institution's order (para. 4). The file includes certified copies of the enrolment and study-period orders (para. 33).
Family-based TRP
Issued per the documents filed, for up to 1 year (para. 4, general rule).
Business-based TRP
2 years for founders, participants or beneficial owners of a legal entity registered in Ukraine (para. 4).
Required Documents by Ground
All TRP applications share a core document set fixed by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 322 (para. 32), with ground-specific additions (para. 33).
Core documents (all grounds)
- Bangladeshi passport with the long-stay (D) visa
- Certified Ukrainian translation of the passport data page
- Medical insurance for the whole TRP period
- Proof of the administrative fee payment
- Ukrainian tax number document, if you have one
- Optional: a lease or the owner's title document for the address you state (see below)
Work-based additions
- Ukrainian work permit (дозвіл на застосування праці іноземців)
- The employer's undertaking to notify DMSU and the employment service if the contract ends early
Study-based additions
- Certified copies of the institution's orders on your enrolment and on your study periods (Resolution No. 322, para. 33, item 10)
- The institution's undertaking to notify DMSU if you are expelled
- Optional: dormitory letter or lease for your address (para. 32)
Founder-based additions
- Certified copy of the founding document
- The company's undertaking to notify DMSU if you lose founder status
- Proof of the EUR 100,000 share (Resolution No. 322, para. 33, item 9)
DMSU Submission Process
TRP documents are filed at the place of residence: the DMSU territorial office, the DMS state enterprise centre or the administrative services centre (ЦНАП) covering the address where the applicant lives (Resolution No. 322, para. 16). The TRP is issued within 15 working days of document acceptance (para. 5).
DMSU does not accept incomplete applications. An officer inspects the file at submission. Missing documents — even a single supporting exhibit — will result in the file being returned rather than accepted. The application countdown does not start until the file is formally accepted.
Documents in languages other than Ukrainian must be accompanied by a certified Ukrainian translation. For Bangladeshi nationals, this typically means birth certificates, educational credentials, and marriage certificates where required. Translations must be performed by a certified translator and notarised.
Address Check and Residence Registration
DMSU checks the address the applicant states in the TRP application. A lease or the owner's title document confirms it; without one, DMSU officers check the address with a home visit (Resolution No. 322, paras. 32 and 36-1). The address must be where the applicant actually lives.
Residence registration follows the TRP: declare or register your address within 30 calendar days of receiving the TRP (Law No. 1871-IX, Art. 5(5)). These registration rules do not cover a stay on a visa (Art. 4(3)).
Extension Process
By law, documents to exchange an expiring TRP can be filed up to the last day of its validity; with fewer than 15 working days left, only at a DMSU territorial office (Resolution No. 322, para. 19). Start early to leave time for gathering documents. If a renewal application is filed before expiry and the TRP expires during processing, the applicant is generally considered to be in lawful status during the processing period — provided the application was timely and complete.
A TRP that expires without a filed renewal application renders the holder unlawfully present in Ukraine from the day after expiry. An unlawful presence period triggers escalating consequences: a fine for periods under 6 months, and a potential entry ban for longer overstays. Renewal applications filed after expiry may be declined, requiring departure and a fresh D-visa application.
Common Refusal Grounds
Incomplete or inconsistent documents
The most frequent ground for refusal. DMSU officers compare documents at submission; inconsistencies — such as a work permit employer name that does not match the employment contract — result in refusal. Ukrainian-language translations must exactly match the source document. Do not abbreviate, paraphrase, or omit sections.
Address cannot be confirmed
DMSU checks the address stated in the application, by documents or by a home visit (Resolution No. 322, para. 36-1). If the applicant does not live at the stated address, the check fails. Bring a lease or the owner's title document for the place where you actually live.
Lapsed or revoked work permit
If the work permit underpinning a work-based TRP application has expired, been withdrawn by the employer, or was issued for a different employer than the one named in the employment contract, the TRP ground fails. Work permit validity must cover the entire requested TRP period.
Prior immigration violations
A prior overstay, undeclared border crossing, or previous TRP violation on record with DMSU will weigh against a new TRP application. DMSU maintains a database of foreign national immigration history. Violations from a prior visit to Ukraine — even years earlier — are visible to the reviewing officer.
Inactive or inactive-appearing company (business ground)
DMSU officers reviewing business-based TRP applications look for evidence the company is actually operating. A company registered within the past few weeks with no tax filings, no transactions, and no employees will often not satisfy the activity requirement. Business-ground TRP applications are stronger when filed after the company has at least one completed tax period with a filed return.
What Happens if Your TRP Expires or Is Refused
If a TRP application is refused, DMSU issues a written decision stating the grounds. A refusal can be appealed to DMSU within 30 calendar days of receiving the decision, with documents supporting the review, or to court (Resolution No. 322, para. 77).
If a TRP expires without renewal, the holder should not simply remain in Ukraine. The longer the overstay, the more serious the consequence. An immediate voluntary departure — before authorities initiate enforcement action — typically results in a lesser penalty than a removal order. UA Visa BD advises clients not to treat an expired TRP as a minor administrative matter.