- country
- Ukraine
- eligibility
- Foreign IT specialists who conclude an employment contract with a Ukrainian IT company (which issues a work permit), work as individual entrepreneurs, or register/own an IT company. Opening a sole proprietorship or company with a contribution of USD 100,000 or more entitles the holder to a residence permit.
- processing notes
- Employment-based route requires a Ukrainian employer-issued work permit; investment route (USD 100,000+ contribution) confers residence-permit eligibility. Diia City residents benefit from preferential taxation (5% PIT, 1.5% military tax, 22% unified social contribution for employees/gig specialists).