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Ukraine Immigration Rule Changes

Checked against the official texts: 5 October 2026

This change log is being rebuilt from official legal texts. Until it is complete, the rules in force are summarised below with their source.

Work permit rules in force

Who appliesThe Ukrainian employer, at the regional employment centre (Art. 42)
DecisionUp to 7 working days from registration of the application (Art. 42-6)
ValidityUp to 2 years for hired workers; up to 3 years for seconded workers and intra-corporate transferees (Art. 42-3)
State feePaid by the employer: 3, 5, 8 or 10 subsistence minimums depending on the permit term (Art. 42-4)

Source: Law of Ukraine “On Employment of Population” No. 5067-VI (zakon.rada.gov.ua)

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