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Registration of a foreigner’s place of residence in Ukraine

Updated: November 2026
 
Obtaining a residence permit is not the last step. Within 30 calendar days of receiving a temporary or permanent residence permit, and after every change of address, a foreigner must register their place of residence. Without registration, it is difficult to replace the permit or apply for citizenship, and banks and public authorities may refuse services.
 
The procedure is set by the Law of Ukraine “On the Provision of Public (Electronic Public) Services for Declaring and Registering Place of Residence in Ukraine” (in Ukrainian). Registration is carried out by the registration authority of the local community where the home is located, usually through an administrative services centre (TsNAP).
 
Who must register
Separate rules apply to persons who have applied for protection in Ukraine.
 
Documents
  • the foreigner’s passport with a translation;
  • the temporary or permanent residence permit;
  • proof of the right to the home: a lease, a certificate of ownership or a register extract;
  • the owner’s consent if the foreigner registers at a rented flat;
  • a power of attorney if a representative files the documents.
In practice, problems most often arise from the lease: it must be signed with the owner or a person entitled to let the property, and its details must match those in the residence permit.
 
Consequences of missing the deadline
Living without registration carries an administrative fine. More importantly, an address mismatch can cause problems when replacing the permit, during State Migration Service checks and at the border, and repeated breaches of the rules of stay may become grounds for forced return.
 
Fees
Our fee for support starts at €150, depending on the city and urgency.
 
Our services
  • checking title documents and the lease;
  • preparing the application and the power of attorney;
  • translation and certification of documents;
  • filing with the registration authority and obtaining the extract;
  • registering a new address after moving;
  • support with replacing a temporary residence permit after a change of address.