Residence Permit

A residence permit is a document that confirms and certifies the identity of a foreign citizen or a stateless person, as well as confirming the legality of their temporary stay in Ukraine. The permit is issued to foreign citizens and stateless persons who have reached the age of 16.

Foreign citizens who arrive in Ukraine for the purpose of studying receive a Temporary Residence Permit for legal residence in Ukraine during the period of study. The processing of documents for temporary residence in Ukraine for foreign students of the National University of Water Management and Nature Resources is carried out in accordance with:

• • • The Law of Ukraine 'On Immigration'

    • The Law of Ukraine 'On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons'

    • «The Procedure for Extension of Stay and Extension or Reduction of the Duration of Temporary Stay of Foreigners and Stateless Persons in Ukraine 

    • Detailed information on the conditions for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Ukraine for foreigners and stateless persons is provided on the websiteThe State Migration Service of Ukraine

    • The Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated November 1, 2013, No. 1541 (as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated September 11, 2017, No. 1167)Certain issues of organizing the recruitment and training (internships) of foreigners and stateless persons» 

The National University of Water Management and Nature Resources guarantees the timely submission of necessary documents to the AdministrationThe Administration of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Rivne Regionfor obtaining temporary residence permits for foreign students accepted for study, in accordance with current legislation.

The Center for International Cooperation and Education at the National University of Water Management and Nature Resources coordinates the procedure for submitting the package of documents, registering foreign students, and obtaining temporary residence permits in Ukraine.

Step 1. Preparation of necessary documents

Before starting the procedure for obtaining temporary residence, all required documents must be prepared. These include:

• • • • passport with a type D visa (D-13)

      • notarized translation of the passport

      • medical insurance policy valid for the entire period of study

      • payment receipts for state duty.

Step 2. Submission of documents to the Migration Service

With the collected package of documents, you need to contact the relevant unit of the State Migration Service of Ukraine no later than 15 working days before the expiration of your stay in Ukraine. Document submission for obtaining a temporary residence permit is done in person.

Step 3. Obtaining a temporary residence permit

After checking the submitted documents, a temporary residence permit is issued within 15 working days. This document confirms the right of the foreign student to stay in Ukraine for a specified period. The permit must be obtained in person.

Step 4. Registration of place of residence

After obtaining the permit, the student must register their place of residence at the university passport office within 5 days from the date of receiving the permit. The document that certifies the place of registration (certificate) will be received within 5 working days.

In case there is no need to extend temporary residence or expulsion from the university, the foreign citizen is obliged to:

• • • • cancel the place of residence registration;
      • return the temporary residence permit;
      • obtain a resolution from the State Migration Service of Ukraine;
      • leave the territory of Ukraine within 7 days.