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Buying property in Kyiv: what foreign buyers need to know
The rules for buying a home in Kyiv as a foreigner, in outline. It is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Updated November 2026
What a foreigner can buy
Foreign citizens may own apartments, houses and non-agricultural land in the city; under the Land Code of Ukraine, agricultural land cannot pass to foreigners.
The notary and the register
A notary certifies the sale, checks the seller’s title and registers the transfer in the State Register of Real Property Rights. Obtain a Ukrainian taxpayer registration number first.
The questions wartime adds
Ask about the building’s shelter, generator and water, any damage and repairs, whether your insurance covers war risk, and whether martial-law rules affect the sale.
Where people live
See our property guide for Pechersk and Lypky, the Upper Town, Podil and the boulevards. We don’t publish prices or yields.
Questions and answers
Can foreigners buy property in Kyiv?
Yes: foreign citizens may buy apartments and houses, but not agricultural land. Every purchase is certified by a notary.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm every step with a Ukrainian lawyer and notary.