Ukraine Residence Permit (TRP) FAQ for Bangladeshi Nationals

What is the difference between a visa and a TRP?

A Type D visa authorises entry into Ukraine and an initial period of stay. A TRP (Temporary Residence Permit) authorises ongoing residence in Ukraine beyond the initial visa period. For workers: you enter on a D-visa, then file the TRP documents at DMSU no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (Resolution No. 322, para. 17). The TRP replaces the visa as your residence authorisation.

What ground do I need for a TRP?

Employment (valid work permit), Education (enrolment at a Ukrainian educational institution), Family (spouse of a Ukrainian citizen, or family member of a foreigner holding a TRP on a ground listed in Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(15)), Founder (share of at least EUR 100,000 in the charter capital of a Ukrainian company, Art. 4(12)). Children of Ukrainian citizens and family of permanent residents apply for an immigration permit (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4).

How long does TRP processing take?

DMSU is required to process within 15 working days. In practice, wartime conditions have sometimes extended this. The legal deadline is para. 17 of Resolution No. 322: documents no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends. Applying early leaves room for appointment queues.

What address do I register for TRP?

State the address where you actually live. DMSU checks it: a lease or the owner's title document confirms it; without one, DMSU officers visit the address (Resolution No. 322, paras. 32 and 36-1). After the TRP is issued, declare or register that address within 30 calendar days (Law No. 1871-IX, Art. 5(5)).

Can I travel outside Ukraine while on a TRP?

Yes, with your valid TRP and passport (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 15(1)). Time abroad matters for a later immigration permit: a single private trip over 90 days, or more than 180 days abroad in a year, breaks continuous residence (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 1).

When should I apply to renew my TRP?

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). If you apply after expiry, even by one day, you are in overstay. Start the renewal process 6 weeks before expiry to account for document gathering time.

What if my employment ends while I am on a work-based TRP?

Your TRP is tied to the employment ground. If employment ends, you technically lose the lawful ground. You should either find a new employer (new work permit → TRP update) or move to a different ground (e.g., study, family, founder) before the TRP is revoked. When the contract ends, DMSU revokes the employment-based TRP on the employer's request (Resolution No. 322, para. 63), and the law sets no fixed grace period. Consult a lawyer immediately if employment ends unexpectedly.

Can I apply for TRP without the work permit being in my hand?

No. DMSU requires the valid work permit as part of the TRP application on employment grounds. The original permit is shown at the migration service and returned to you, and the officer certifies a copy for the file (Resolution No. 322, para. 33(1)); ask the employer for the original before the appointment.

What documents does DMSU require for TRP application?

Under Resolution No. 322, para. 32: passport with the long-stay (D) visa, a certified Ukrainian translation of the passport data page, medical insurance for the whole TRP period, proof of the administrative fee payment and your Ukrainian tax number if you have one. For employment, add the work permit and the employer's undertaking to notify DMSU and the employment service if the contract ends early (para. 33). A lease or the owner's title document confirms your address; without one, DMSU checks it with a home visit (para. 36-1).

How much does TRP cost?

The TRP administrative fee is charged in the amount set by law (Resolution No. 322, para. 8); check the current amount on dmsu.gov.ua before paying. Advisory or legal fees for document preparation come on top.

Is a TRP the same as permanent residence?

No. A TRP is temporary and tied to its ground; its term depends on the ground (Resolution No. 322, para. 4): the work period in the work permit, the study period in the university's order, 2 years for founders, otherwise up to 1 year. Permanent residence (посвідка на постійне проживання) is issued on the basis of an immigration permit; for many grounds that needs the last five years of continuous residence on a TRP (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(2)(11)). See /library/legal-definitions/trp-vs-permanent-residence for the full comparison.

What is the difference between a work-based TRP and a founder TRP?

A work-based TRP is granted to a foreign national who holds a valid Ukrainian work permit issued by DSZ, for the work period stated in the permit. A founder TRP is granted to a founder, participant or beneficial owner of a Ukrainian company whose share in the charter capital is at least EUR 100,000 (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(12)), for 2 years; the documents are the founding document, the company's undertaking to notify DMSU and proof of the share (Resolution No. 322, para. 33, item 9). A director without such a stake works on a work permit.

Can I travel outside Ukraine while my TRP is being processed?

Not without significant risk. Once you submit a TRP application and receive the DMSU acceptance receipt, you are legally present in Ukraine during processing. If you leave Ukraine while the TRP is under review, your application may be cancelled and you will need to restart the process from outside Ukraine on a new visa. There is no provision to hold the application open across a border departure. If travel is urgently necessary before your TRP is issued, consult a Ukrainian immigration lawyer about options — in some circumstances urgent TRP processing can be requested.

What happens to my TRP if my employer closes?

If your employer closes or is struck off, the ground for your TRP ends and DMSU revokes the TRP (Resolution No. 322, para. 63, items 1 and 6). Within 7 days of receiving the revocation decision you must hand in the TRP, deregister your address and leave Ukraine (para. 68). Contact a lawyer as soon as the employer's closure becomes known.

How many times can I renew my TRP?

There is no statutory limit on the number of TRP renewals, provided you maintain a valid legal ground for each renewal period. An employment-based TRP is issued for the work period stated in the work permit, and a founder's TRP for 2 years (Resolution No. 322, para. 4); each is exchanged while the ground continues. After the last five years of continuous residence on a TRP on employment, founder or several other grounds, you can apply for an immigration permit within the quota (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(2)(11)); the permanent residence permit issued on that basis ends the exchange cycle.

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