Interior Ministry Hotlines Go Silent Until 2 January, Imperilling January Permit Renewals
Both Interior Ministry immigration helplines are offline from 22 December to 2 January, leaving foreign workers and their employers without telephone support during the busiest renewal season. With 400 000 Ukrainians and thousands of employee-card holders facing Q1 deadlines, companies must resort to e-mail, in-person visits or private agents to avoid fines and status loss.
Dec 27, 2025