Direct answer
A Ukrainian Temporary Residence Permit (посвідка на тимчасове проживання — TRP) is a biometric document issued by the State Migration Service (DMSU) that authorises a foreign national to reside in Ukraine for a specific period on a specified ground.
| Issued by | State Migration Service of Ukraine (DMSU). |
|---|---|
| Format | A credit-card format biometric residence card (not a stamp in the passport). |
| Grounds | Employment (requires work permit), study, family, business activity, or other recognised grounds. |
| Duration | Typically 1 year for employment; up to 3 years for some other grounds. Renewable. |
| Legal basis | Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons". |
What a TRP Permits
A TRP permits the holder to reside in Ukraine during its validity period. For employment-based TRPs, it is tied to a specific work permit — the holder may work for the specified employer but not for other employers without a new work permit and amended TRP.
What a TRP Does NOT Do
- It does not permit visa-free travel back into Ukraine after departure (you will still need a valid re-entry visa or D-type visa unless you have a permanent residency).
- It does not grant citizenship or a path to citizenship by itself.
- Employment-based TRPs do not allow employment with any employer other than the one named on the work permit.