Ukraine Investor Residence

Ukraine’s Permanent Residence by Investment program provides foreign nationals with a direct pathway to permanent residency through a qualifying investment of at least US$100,000 in the Ukrainian economy.

Note: Due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine since February 2022, this program may be difficult or impossible to process in practice. Prospective applicants should verify current operational status with Ukrainian authorities before proceeding.

The investment is typically structured through registered charter capital in a Ukrainian company, with complete verification and registration required through authorized banks and government authorities.

To qualify for Ukraine Permanent Residence by Investment, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Investment requirement

• Minimum investment of US$100,000 in the Ukrainian economy, paid exclusively in cash foreign convertible currency

• Funds are typically directed into a Ukrainian company’s charter capital, either for a newly established entity or an existing registered business.

• All investments must be verified and documented through authorized Ukrainian banking institutions.

Registration and compliance

• Investment must be officially registered with Ukrainian authorities, including the National Bank and the Ministry of Economy.

• Documentation proving legal source of funds is mandatory, with full compliance under anti-money laundering regulations and ultimate beneficial ownership disclosure rules.

• Upon successful registration, authorities issue a certificate of foreign investment, which serves as the primary supporting document for the permanent residence application.

Documentation requirements

• Certificate of no criminal record with appropriate apostille certification

• Proof of residence address both in Ukraine and the country of origin

• Valid medical insurance coverage

• All documentation must be translated into Ukrainian with notarization or apostille as applicable to the applicant’s country of citizenship.

• Bank confirmation of transfer and investment registration certificates must accompany all filings.

• Path to citizenship
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship
• Lower cost of living
• Lower taxes

Following approval of permanent residence status, foreign nationals may pursue Ukrainian citizenship through the standard naturalization process. Applicants typically must maintain continuous lawful permanent residence for five years before becoming eligible to apply for citizenship.

To qualify for citizenship, applicants must:

• Pass a Ukrainian language examination demonstrating proficiency

• Demonstrate knowledge of Ukrainian history and constitution

• Meet additional criteria established under the Ukrainian citizenship law for foreign nationals

The investment must remain registered and maintained throughout the permanent residence period until citizenship is granted.

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Applications for this program may be directed to: State Migration Service of Ukraine (SMS), State Enterprises under SMS jurisdiction, Centers of Providing Administrative Services, and territorial bodies/units of SMS at the applicant’s place of residence.

Legislation upon which this program is based: Law of Ukraine On Legal Status of the Foreigners and Stateless Persons”(Article 4), Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 322 of 25 April 2018, Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 770 of 2 November 2016