The President of Ukraine signed the Law of Ukraine No. 4730-IX of December 17, 2025, drafted and submitted for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine by Members of Parliament of Ukraine, which regulates the legal status of foreigners and stateless persons serving under contract in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations.
According to the Law, such persons will be considered to be legally staying in the territory of Ukraine, provided that they obtain a temporary residence permit. The permit will be issued for the duration of the military service contract and for an additional six months following its termination or expiration.
Foreigners and stateless persons who are already serving in the military must apply for a temporary residence permit within six months from the date of entry into force of the Law. Until the end of this period, the fact of legal stay in Ukraine will be confirmed by a military registration document or service certificate of a serviceman.
As noted in the statement of the relevant parliamentary committee, issuing temporary residence permits to such persons will allow them to freely use banking, notary, medical, and other social services in Ukraine.