Temporary Registration of Foreigners in Ukraine via Diia: Step by Step

What Temporary Registration of a Foreigner in Ukraine Means

There is no separate administrative service called “temporary registration of a foreigner” in the legislation. Usually, this term refers to the registration or declaration of the place of residence of a person who has obtained a temporary residence permit in Ukraine.

This is an important distinction. The permit confirms the foreigner’s right to temporarily reside in Ukraine, while the registration of the residence records the specific address in the territorial community register.

According to the Law of Ukraine No. 1871-IX, a foreigner or stateless person lawfully temporarily or permanently residing in Ukraine must register or declare their place of residence within 30 calendar days. For a residence permit holder, this period is also calculated from the day of receipt or after deregistration from the previous place of residence.

If the permit is not yet issued, on Poshuk.info you can separately view information about the temporary or permanent residence permit in Ukraine.

Is It Possible to Register a Foreigner via Diia in 2026?

There is a nuance here. The legislation provides for electronic declaration of place of residence through the Diia portal, but the actual capabilities of the specific electronic service may be more limited.

The current service page “Change of Place of Residence” in Diia explicitly states: if a foreigner has a residence permit, to declare the place of residence they need to personally apply to the CNAP (Center for Administrative Services). Therefore, a fully remote “registration of a foreigner via Diia” is not available as of September 2026.

At the same time, Diia remains part of the digital system. A foreigner may have an electronic temporary or permanent residence permit displayed, and after the address is entered into the register, electronic data and extracts from the territorial community register can be used. E-permits are generated free of charge for holders of valid permits if the required data is available in state registers.

What Documents Are Needed to Register a Foreigner

After changes that came into force in 2026, the requirements for foreign documents have been detailed. In particular, the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 648 clarified the requirements for documents submitted by foreigners.

For standard registration of residence, prepare:

• a valid temporary or permanent residence permit;
• foreigner’s passport document;
• a notarized or legislatively certified Ukrainian translation of the passport page with personal data;
• a document confirming the right to reside in the apartment or house – for example, a lease agreement, ownership document, or a relevant court decision;
• information or document confirming payment of the administrative fee;

If there is no document confirming the right to use the property, registration in certain cases may be allowed with the consent of the owner or co-owners. The package of documents’ requirements are determined by the Law of Ukraine No. 1871-IX and the Procedure for declaring and registering the place of residence.

Step-by-Step Procedure for Registering a Foreigner’s Place of Residence

Before applying, it is worth checking the validity of the permit and the housing documents. Errors in address, passport translation, or lease agreement can be grounds for refusal to complete the registration.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Check the validity of your temporary or permanent residence permit.
2. Prepare the foreigner’s passport and a notarized translation of the page with personal data.
3. Prepare the housing document or arrange the personal participation or consent of the owner if required.
4. Apply to the registration authority or the appropriate CNAP.
5. Submit the application and necessary documents.
6. Pay the administrative fee.
7. Verify entry of the new address into the territorial community register.
8. If necessary, obtain an extract about the place of residence.

The registration authority makes a decision on registration after receiving duly prepared documents. Detailed procedures and applicant requirements are also explained by the State Migration Service of Ukraine.

How Much Does Registration of a Foreigner Cost in 2026?

The administrative fee size is tied to the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons established as of January 1 of the respective year. In 2026, it is 3,328 UAH.

Therefore, the following amounts apply for place of residence registration:

• 49.92 UAH – if the applicant applied within the period established by law;
• 83.20 UAH – if the 30-day term is violated;
• 49.92 UAH – for deregistration from the registered or declared place of residence;

The amounts correspond to the rates of 1.5% and 2.5% of the subsistence minimum set by Article 6 of Law of Ukraine No. 1871-IX. When simultaneously registering a new place of residence and deregistering from the previous one, the fee is charged only for one administrative service.

What You Can Do in Diia After Registration

After entering the information into the territorial community register, part of the interaction with the state already takes place digitally. According to the State Migration Service of Ukraine, electronic and paper extracts from the territorial community register have the same legal force.

An electronic extract can be obtained through the Diia Portal after electronic identification.

In practice, a foreigner may need:

• e-permit for temporary or permanent residence in the Diia app;
• information about the registered place of residence;
• electronic extract from the territorial community register;
• updating data if information between state registers is incorrectly displayed;

The digital permit does not create a new migration status. It only displays data about the valid document and information that exists in state registers.

What Residence Registration Does Not Replace

“Temporary registration of a foreigner” does not extend the permitted stay period in Ukraine and does not replace the residence permit. These are different legal procedures.

For citizens of visa-free countries, the general rule for short-term stay is up to 90 days within 180 days. If the legal stay period needs to be extended, it is arranged separately according to migration legislation.

If the basis for residence in Ukraine is employment, it is worth separately checking requirements for the work permit for a foreigner in Ukraine.

If registration is refused, migration documents are expired, the basis of stay has changed, or state registers contain conflicting data, you can separately contact a migration lawyer consultation via Poshuk.info.