Can a foreigner buy property in Ukraine?

Foreigners may buy, but with permission, zones or type limits

Ukraine allows foreigners to own non-agricultural land and buildings, but not agricultural land. Martial law may add further limits.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Rules change. This page describes the structure of the rule, not prices, taxes or quotas. Confirm the current position with the official source listed below, and with a lawyer in the country, before you pay anything. This is general information, not legal advice.

Land

Foreigners can own land inside cities and towns. Agricultural land is reserved for Ukrainian citizens.

Houses and flats

Houses and flats can be bought by foreigners.

Buying through a company

A company with foreign owners is also kept out of agricultural land. Check the current law before relying on a company for any other land.

Limits and closed zones

Land near the border and in some other zones is subject to additional limits.

What to watch for

Rules have changed during the war, so check the current law with a Ukrainian lawyer before any purchase.

Understand the legal system first

Ukraine belongs to the Civil law family. Property is registered and transferred differently in different traditions, so it helps to know how the system works.

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Official sources

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine: legislation

TheLawToKnow Tools’s guide to foreign property ownership is an educational overview of general rules. It is not legal advice, and it does not replace the official source or a lawyer in the country. Report a mistake.