Work visas
Ukrainian Long-Term Employment Visa (Type D) and Work Permit
A long-term visa for foreign nationals coming to work in Ukraine on the basis of an issued work permit, leading to a temporary residence permit.
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The specific D visa sub-code for employment (secondary sources cite D-04), work-permit validity periods and fees are not confirmed against a single official page; verify before publishing sub-codes or figures.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Ukraine government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Long-term visa (Type D), employment
- Route type
- Work / employment (visa plus work permit and residence permit)
- Prerequisite
- Work permit obtained by the employer from the State Employment Service
- Next step in Ukraine
- Temporary residence permit from the State Migration Service
- Visa validity
- Issued as a multiple-entry visa valid for 90 days
- Purpose
- Entry to apply for a temporary residence permit for a stay longer than 90 days
- Where to apply
- Ukrainian embassy or consulate; no earlier than 3 months before entry
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Ukrainian employer
- Employers hiring foreign specialists who have secured a work permit
- Those intending to stay and work in Ukraine beyond the short-stay limit
How to apply
- Employer obtains a work permit from the State Employment Service
- Apply for the long-term (Type D) employment visa at a Ukrainian mission abroad
- Enter Ukraine on the D visa
- Apply to the territorial State Migration Service office for a temporary residence permit
Requirements
- Have a job with a Ukrainian employer who has secured a work permit from the State Employment Service
- Or fall within a category exempt from the work-permit requirement, evidenced by a work contract
- Intend to apply for a temporary residence permit after entry (stay of more than 90 days)
- Hold a passport valid for the visa period and medical/travel insurance for Ukraine
Documents you may need
- Valid passport or travel document
- Printed and signed D-visa application form and a photograph
- Certified copy of the work permit issued by Ukraine's State Employment Service, or a copy of the work contract if exempt from the permit requirement
- Medical/travel insurance certificate for Ukraine
- Proof of sufficient funds and proof the consular fee is paid
Frequently asked questions
No. The Type D visa is only the entry document, valid for 90 days. Once in Ukraine you must apply to the regional State Migration Service for a temporary residence permit tied to your employment - that permit is what authorises continued residence and work.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.