The only reason for obtaining a temporary residence permit is a work permit for foreigner.
Temporary residence permit allows the foreign citizen to stay in Ukraine for the term of validity (validity period not exceeding work permit term, i.e. one year), to enter the territory of Ukraine without the need to obtain a visa (for citizens from countries for which visa is stipulated to enter the territory of Ukraine).
In fact, the temporary residence permit in Ukraine is obligatory document for a foreign citizen who has received a work permit because the permit allows a foreign citizen the right to employment in the Ukrainian company on temporary basis, however, it itself does not resolve the issue of legal residence of such foreign citizen in Ukraine during the term of permit. Concerning foreign citizen, who received a work permit and got a permit for temporary residence in Ukraine continue to spread the restrictions imposed for short-term stay in Ukraine (90 days of 180 days from the date of first entry).
Obligatory condition for obtaining temporary residence permit in Ukraine is obtaining of immigrant visa D type for the foreigner on the basis of his current work permit.