Immigration and Residency
Foreign Ukrainian Status Support in Lviv
Help documenting Ukrainian origin and applying for Foreign Ukrainian status.
Who this is for
Is this the right route for you?
- Foreign citizens or stateless people aged 16 or older with Ukrainian ethnic origin or origin from Ukraine
- Descendants gathering family records to document their Ukrainian roots
- Diaspora families considering a later move to Ukraine
Fees
On request
We quote after reviewing the available evidence and whether archive searches or translations are needed.
After the introductory call, we confirm whether the next step is a paid consultation or a written service scope.
Request a quoteWhat's included
How we help with your application.
- Check eligibility against the Foreign Ukrainians Act
- Map the family and archival evidence needed to show Ukrainian origin
- Review the application, supporting documents and translations
- Prepare the submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Ukrainian diplomatic mission
- Track the National Commission's decision and certificate process
- Explain the simplified, non-quota immigration-permit route if you plan to settle in Ukraine
Required documents
- Written application in the prescribed form
- Passport or other identity document
- Birth, family or residence records showing Ukrainian ethnic origin or origin from Ukraine
- Two colour photographs, 30 × 40 mm
- Receipt for the certificate fee
- Where needed, supporting witness statements or a diaspora organisation's recommendation
Realistic timeline
- 01
Eligibility and evidence review
Depends on available family records
- 02
Application preparation and submission
Case-dependent
- 03
National Commission decision
Up to 90 days from registration with the Commission
- 04
Certificate issuance
After a positive decision
Eligibility routes
Find the route that fits your case.
What the status can support
The certificate has its own benefits; residence and citizenship remain separate processes.
- Recognition of Foreign Ukrainian status for 10 years
- A five-year multiple-entry visa without an invitation for citizens of visa-required countries
- A possible non-quota immigration-permit route for eligible applicants and family
Client feedback
Why foreigners stay with us.
Clients across this practice
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Regarding: Work permit and residency renewal
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Regarding: LLC setup and residence
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Regarding: Charity project and residency documents
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Regarding: Legal support
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Frequently asked.
Is Foreign Ukrainian status the same as Ukrainian citizenship?
No. It recognises a qualifying connection to Ukraine but does not grant Ukrainian citizenship or replace your passport.
Does the certificate let me live in Ukraine permanently?
The certificate alone is not a residence permit. Foreign Ukrainian status can provide a simplified, non-quota route to an immigration permit. Permanent residence remains a separate procedure, and the applicant must complete the immigration-permit and permanent-residence applications.
How long is the Foreign Ukrainian certificate valid?
The certificate is issued for 10 years and can be re-registered under the applicable procedure.
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Often runs alongside.
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Start your case
Let's talk about Foreign Ukrainian Status.
A short note is enough. We reply within one business day with a practical next step.
- We confirm the scope and fee in writing after reviewing your brief.
- A named case lead coordinates the agreed scope from start to finish.
- Reply within one business day.