May 2026 – Ukraine has updated the rules governing the exchange of temporary residence permits. The new regulation becomes effective on 7 May 2026 and establishes a mandatory deadline for certain foreign nationals and stateless persons to renew their residence permits, replacing earlier wartime flexibility with a clearly defined application period.
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