A Temporary Residence Permit (посвідка на тимчасове проживання, TRP) is the document that authorises a foreign national to live in Ukraine for a defined period. Without a TRP, a foreigner can only stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days on a visa. Working, studying long-term, running a business, or living with a Ukrainian family member all require a TRP. The TRP is issued by the State Migration Service of Ukraine (ДМСУ) and is a physical biometric card.
Ground 1: Employment (Work Permit + TRP)
The employment ground is the most common pathway for Bangladeshi nationals in Ukraine. It is initiated by the employer, not the worker, which makes the employer's eligibility and reliability critical to the entire process.
Eligibility Requirements
- A genuine employment offer from an employer recorded in the Unified State Register (legal entity or individual entrepreneur)
- An approved work permit from the ДСЗ must be in place before TRP application
Key Documents
- 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
- Work permit issued by ДСЗ
- The employer's undertaking to notify DMSU and the employment service if the contract ends early
- Optional: a lease or the owner's title document for the address you state; without one, DMSU checks the address with a home visit (paras. 32 and 36-1)
This is the TRP package set by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 322 (paras. 32–33). A police clearance certificate is not on that list for any TRP ground. Residence registration comes after the TRP: declare or register your address within 30 calendar days of receiving it (Law No. 1871-IX, Art. 5(5)).
Timeline
Work permit decision: up to 7 working days from registration of the employer's application (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-6). Type D visa: up to 10 working days, up to 30 with additional checks (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 118, para. 19). TRP: issued within 15 working days of document acceptance (Resolution No. 322, para. 5); file no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (para. 17).
Cost Range
Legal fees (Ukraine side): USD 800–2,000. The work-permit state fee is paid by the employer (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-4); the TRP administrative fee is set by law (Resolution No. 322, para. 8). Add the visa fee, VFS charge, MFA apostille where needed and certified translation; ask for an itemised written invoice.
Primary Risk
Fake or non-compliant employers. Always verify the employer's EDRPOU record before starting.
Ground 2: Study (University Enrollment)
Bangladeshi nationals accepted to a state-accredited Ukrainian university can obtain a D-type student visa and then a student TRP. Ukraine has a significant population of international students and has specific procedures for this ground.
Eligibility Requirements
- Admission to a Ukrainian educational institution; the foreigner arrived in Ukraine for study (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(13))
- UGC recognition matters for using the degree in Bangladesh; DMSU does not ask for it
Key Documents (TRP)
- Passport with the D visa and a certified Ukrainian translation of its data page
- Medical insurance for the whole TRP period
- Proof of the administrative fee; tax number document, if you have one (Resolution No. 322, para. 32)
- Certified copies of the university's orders on your enrolment and study periods, and the university's undertaking to notify DMSU if you are expelled (para. 33, item 10)
Timeline
University admission: varies. Type D visa: up to 10 working days, up to 30 with additional checks (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 118, para. 19). TRP: issued within 15 working days of document acceptance (Resolution No. 322, para. 5); file no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (para. 17).
Cost Range
Tuition: USD 1,500–5,000/year. Legal facilitation: USD 300–800. Government fees: minimal. Total first-year investment varies significantly by university.
Primary Risk
Unrecognised universities. A degree from a Ukrainian institution that UGC does not recognise may not count back in Bangladesh. Verify UGC status before accepting any admission offer. BMET clearance does not apply to students (Overseas Employment and Migrants Act 2013, s. 5).
Ground 3: Family Reunification
A family-reunification TRP is 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 apply for an immigration permit outside the quota (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(3)(1)).
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant is the spouse of a Ukrainian citizen, or
- Applicant is a family member of a foreign national holding a TRP on a ground listed in Art. 4(15)
Key Documents (Resolution No. 322, para. 33, items 11–12)
- For a Ukrainian spouse: the marriage document and the spouse's Ukrainian passport presented in person
- For family of a TRP holder: the document on family membership, a document on the host's sufficient financial support, and the host's TRP
- Foreign documents with an MFA Bangladesh apostille and a notarised Ukrainian translation (para. 13)
- Medical insurance for the whole TRP period; term per the documents filed, up to 1 year (para. 4)
Timeline
Documents lodged at VFS Dhaka. Type D visa: up to 10 working days, up to 30 with additional checks (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 118, para. 19). TRP: issued within 15 working days of document acceptance (Resolution No. 322, para. 5); file no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (para. 17).
Cost Range
Legal fees: USD 500–1,200. Add the MFA Bangladesh apostille, certified translation and the administrative fee set by law.
Primary Risk
Marriages of convenience are scrutinised by ДМСУ. Authorities may conduct interviews and require evidence of genuine family life. Fraudulent family reunification claims carry serious legal consequences.
Ground 4: Founders with a EUR 100,000 Stake
A TRP on this ground is open 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)). It is issued for 2 years (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). A director without such a stake works on a work permit and gets an employment-based TRP.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant is a founder, participant or beneficial owner of a legal entity recorded in the Unified State Register
- Applicant's share in the charter capital is at least EUR 100,000 at the NBU rate on the date of the investment
Key Documents (Resolution No. 322, para. 33, item 9)
- Certified copy of the founding document
- The company's undertaking to notify DMSU if you lose founder, participant or beneficial-owner status
- Proof of the EUR 100,000 share
- Plus the base set: passport with translation, medical insurance for the whole TRP period, fee proof (para. 32)
Timeline
TOV registration: 7–21 days. Type D visa: up to 10 working days, up to 30 with additional checks (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 118, para. 19). TRP: issued within 15 working days of document acceptance (Resolution No. 322, para. 5); file no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (para. 17).
Cost Range
TOV registration (legal fees + state): USD 400–1,000. TRP legal facilitation: USD 600–1,500. The TOV itself has no minimum share capital; the founder TRP needs a share of at least EUR 100,000.
Primary Risk
A company with a smaller capital gives its founder no TRP ground. If the company is liquidated or you lose founder status, the TRP ground ends. Accounting and tax obligations continue regardless of activity level.
Investment, Property and Protection: What Is Not a TRP Ground
Owning property in Ukraine gives no TRP ground. The investment-linked TRP is the founder ground above. A foreign investment of at least USD 100,000 in Ukraine's economy is a quota category for an immigration permit (permanent residence), and the quota is set by the Cabinet of Ministers (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(2)(3)). Refugees and persons with complementary protection receive a refugee or protection certificate, which is a separate procedure from the TRP (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4).
Comparison Table: Grounds at a Glance
| Ground | Best for | Legal deadlines (wd = working days) | Main cost items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Workers with verified Ukrainian job offer | Permit ≤7 wd; visa ≤10 wd; TRP ≤15 wd | Legal fees, visa fee + VFS, translation; permit fee paid by employer |
| Study | Students admitted to a Ukrainian university | Visa ≤10 wd; TRP ≤15 wd | Tuition, visa fee + VFS, translation |
| Family reunification | Spouses of Ukrainian citizens; family of TRP holders | Visa ≤10 wd; TRP ≤15 wd | Apostille, translation, visa fee + VFS |
| Founder | Founders with a EUR 100,000+ share in a Ukrainian company | Visa ≤10 wd; TRP ≤15 wd | The EUR 100,000 stake, registration, legal fees |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from one TRP ground to another while in Ukraine?
Yes, in principle — but it requires a fresh application to ДМСУ on the new ground. For example, if you entered on a student TRP and then obtain a work permit, you can apply to change your TRP ground to employment. This should be done before the current TRP expires. Switching grounds is not automatic and involves a new review period. Seek legal advice before initiating a ground change.
How long is a TRP valid, and can it be renewed?
TRP validity depends on the ground. Employment-based TRPs are issued for the period of work in Ukraine and renewed with the work permit; study-based TRPs are issued for the study period set by the university's enrolment order (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). Founders get 2 years; family-based and other TRPs are issued per the documents filed, up to 1 year. Exchange documents can be filed up to the last day of the current TRP (para. 19) — do not let it lapse, as overstaying leads to fines and potential removal.
Can I work while on a student TRP?
International university students may work in Ukraine once the employer obtains a work permit for them; for this category the permit is free, needs the university's written consent and runs for up to 1 year during study (Law No. 5067-VI, Arts. 42-1 to 42-4).
Does a TRP lead to permanent residence?
TRP holders on employment, founder, family-of-TRP-holder and several other grounds can apply for an immigration permit within the immigration quota after the last five years of continuous residence on a TRP (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(2)(11)); years on a study-based TRP are outside this category. Continuous means no single trip abroad over 90 days and no more than 180 days abroad in a year (Art. 1). The spouse of a Ukrainian citizen married for more than two years applies outside the quota (Art. 4(3)(1)). The permanent residence permit is issued on the basis of the immigration permit.
What happens if my TRP ground disappears — e.g. employer goes bankrupt or I divorce?
If the underlying ground for your TRP ceases to exist — the employer closes, you graduate, or the marriage ends — you are no longer legally entitled to remain on that TRP. You must either establish a new ground and apply for a TRP on that basis, or leave Ukraine: after DMSU revokes the TRP you have 7 days from receiving the decision to hand it in, deregister and leave (Resolution No. 322, paras. 63, 68). This is one of the most legally complex situations in Ukrainian immigration law. Contact a Ukrainian immigration lawyer immediately when any ground-disrupting event occurs — do not wait.
Not sure which ground applies to your situation? An eligibility assessment gives you a written opinion from a Ukrainian-licensed lawyer identifying the most viable ground for your specific circumstances — before you spend money on applications.