Expired temporary residence permits must be renewed
By Resolution «On Amendments to Resolution № 1202 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 21st of October 2022» № 141, dated 5th of February 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amended the procedure for renewing temporary residence permits for foreigners.
Since 7th of May 2026, foreigners who have temporary residence permits that expired after 24th of February 2022, must renew it.
During the period from May 7, 2026 to August 4, 2026, an application must be submitted for the renewal of a temporary residence permit that has expired during the period of martial law.
It should be noted that the Resolution does not provide for a transitional period permitting the use of an expired residence permit for the purpose of crossing the border of Ukraine. For a detailed legal consultation on this matter, we recommend contacting our team.
Kateryna Zatulko
Senior Associate, Attorney-at-Law