Visa Requirements
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Be advised that the Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine does
NOT offer 1 (one) business day visa processing. We offer 9 (nine)
business day visa processing and rush processing for 3 (three) days.
On introduction of the visa free regime for the US citizens.
 Please,
be informed that on August 18, 2005, the President of Ukraine signed
Decree No. 1175/2005, amending the President's Decree No. 1008/2005
of June 30, 2005 on the Ukrainian visa requirements for the citizens
of the United States of America.
According to the Decree No. 1008/2005 and the amendments to it
introduced by the Decree No. 1175/2005 the US citizens do not need
a visa to enter Ukraine if the period of their stay does not exceed
90 days.
For the US citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment,
permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of
the United States in Ukraine or with any other purpose, if the period
of their stay in Ukraine is more than 90 days, visas are required.
On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of EU,
Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree
No. 1131/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for
Citizens EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein" on July 26, 2005.
According to the mentioned Decree, starting September 1, 2005 visas
are not required for the citizens of EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
who enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for the period
of time of up to 90 days with a valid travel passport.
For the citizens of the above-mentioned countries who enter Ukraine
with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, family reunion,
study and work at the diplomatic missions of these countries in
Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine
for more than 90 days, visas are required.
On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of
the Principality of Andorra, Vatican, the Republic of Iceland, the
Principality of Monaco, the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of
San Marino.
Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree
No. 1663/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for
Citizens of the Principality of Andorra, Vatican, the Republic of
Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the Kingdom of Norway and the
Republic of San Marino " on July 26, 2005.
According to the mentioned Decree, starting September 1, 2005 visas
are not required for the citizens of the Principality of Andorra,
Vatican, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the
Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of San Marino who enter Ukraine
or transit through its territory for the period of time of up to
90 days with a valid passport.
On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of Japan.
Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree
No. 1107/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for
Citizens of Japan" on July 19, 2005.
According to the mentioned Decree, starting August 1, 2005 visas
are not required for the Japanese citizens who enter Ukraine or
transit through its territory for a period time of up to 90 days
with a valid Japanese travel passport.
On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of
Canada.
Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree
No. 1134/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for
Citizens of Canada" on July 26, 2005.
According to the mentioned Decree, starting August 1, 2005 visas
are not required for the Canadian citizens who enter Ukraine or
transit through its territory for the period of time of up to 90
days with a valid Canadian travel passport.
For the Canadian citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of
employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic
missions of Canada in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they
are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are required.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Passport and Visa are required for entry into Ukraine. Visas should
be obtained from the Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine in
Washington, D.C. or Consulates General in New York, Chicago and
San Francisco.
No invitation letters are necessary for citizens of the US, Canada,
Japan, Slovakia, and Turkey for obtaining official, business, private,
cultural, or sports visas.
For US citizens only: please make sure that your current medical
insurance has coverage in Ukraine.
Starting from May 1, 2005 no visas are required for the citizens
of Switzerland and the EU countries.
No visas are required for citizens of Hungary, Poland, Mongolia,
Lithuania and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States
(except Turkmenistan).
Applicants holding passports of countries not mentioned above must
allow at least 15 business days for their visa applications to be
processed and must additionally submit the following documents:
Proof of re-admissibility to the USA (a copy of valid US Resident
Alien Card, US Temporary Resident Card, employment authorization
etc).
Original letter of invitation (no fax or e-mail copies) for all
types of visas.
VISA TYPES
Visa type depends on the purpose of entry into Ukraine (a business,
tourist, private, transit etc.).
IMPORTANT: Since only one type
of visa is issued per entry, the primary purpose of entry should
be stated in a visa application form.
HOW, WHEN AND WHERE TO APPLY
To apply for any of the visas listed above, fill out a visa application
form at the most convenient Ukrainian Consular Office. You can also
fill out the application on your computer by downloading it from
our website at http://www.ukremb.com/ Forms are in PDF format and
in order to read them you must first install Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Then you can download and print the visa application form (pages
1, 2, 3, and 4).
At the Consular Office applications are accepted in person only
from 9:00 am till 12:00 noon. For applicants' convenience, documents
may be submitted to the Consular Office by mail. A self-addressed
prepaid envelope is required for a return service. Please provide
the Consular office with Express Mail envelopes only.
Please be advised that the Consular Office does not accept any other
kind of mail and does not bear responsibility for postal service.
Any application received on Saturday, Sunday and on any official
American or Ukrainian holiday (January 1 & 7, March 8, Orthodox
Easter, May 1-2 & 9, June 6, June 28, August 24) will be processed
starting from the next business day.
IN THE US ALL TYPES OF VISAS MAY ALSO BE APPLIED FOR AT:
The Consulate General of Ukraine in New York (240 East 49th Street,
New York, NY 10017. Tel: (212)371-5690 Fax: (212)371-5547 website:
http://www.ukrconsul.org/)
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago (10 East Huron St.,
Chicago, IL 60611. Tel: (312)642-4388 Fax: (312)642-4385 website:
http://www.ukrchicago.com/)
The Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco (530 Bush Street,
suite 402, San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel: (415)398-0240 Fax: (415)398-5039
website: http://ukraineinfo.us/consular/consular_sf.htm)
To better serve you, we kindly ask you not to call the Consular
Office regarding your visa status as that may interrupt our processing.
Please be advised that the Consular office does not provide any
information on visa status by telephone, however, you can forward
your inquiries via fax: (202)333-7510.
TO OBTAIN A VISA AN APLICANT MUST SUBMIT
A valid passport or travel documents (permit to re-entry to the
United States for non-Ukrainian citizens only). Please allow for
at least one free page for a visa. Copies are NOT acceptable.
One completed application form (in Adobe Acrobat) printed or written
in block letters in black ink.
One recent passport size photograph.
If you submit a passport of a child alone it must be accompanied
by a joint notarized written request from both parents or copies
of their visas.
The Consular Office has full authority to evaluate and request more
documents than were submitted by the applicant.
For applicants' convenience, documents may be submitted to the Consular
Office by mail. A self-addressed prepaid envelope is required for
a return service. Please provide the Consular office with Express
Mail envelopes only.
It is advisable to apply for a visa not less than one month prior
to your prospective departure date. Due to the heavy fall of requests
during the spring and summer months, longer processing time (up
to 12 days) may be required.
A T T E N T I O N !
Invitation letters are NOT necessary for citizens of US, Canada,
Japan, Slovakia, and Turkey for obtaining official, business, private,
cultural, and sports visas.
Starting from May 1, 2005 no visas are required for the citizens
of Switzerland and the EU countries.
The type of visa required depends on the purpose of the applicants'
entry into Ukraine. ALONG WITH ALL THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE, applicants
from countries NOT mentioned above must additionally submit certain
documents, or "supporting documents", to further explain
the applicant's purpose of entry. The supporting documents are listed
below under the appropriate visa type:
A) Business Visa: (except citizens of the countries mentioned
above)
An original invitation from a legal entity duly registered in Ukraine,
containing the official address and telephone number typed in its
letterhead, and signed by an authorized officer of the entity other
than the applicant. The invitation must bear the entity's seal and
be accompanied, when applicable, by a clear copy of its valid Certificate
of Registration in Ukraine. The invitation should detail the purpose
and if necessary, the number of visits, exact travel dates, cities
and/or towns to be visited, and provide basic passport data of the
invitee.
B) Visa for Religious Mission for US citizens and other countries:
For obtaining this type of visa, applicants must submit a letter
of invitation from a Ukrainian religious organization. The letter
of invitation must be accompanied by a written confirmation under
the signature and seal from the State Committee of Ukraine on Religious
Affairs.
C) Visa for Humanitarian Mission for US and other countries:
For individuals providing humanitarian aid, a visa is issued on
the basis of a letter of support from the Committee on Humanitarian
Aid of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. If an applicant provides
the Consular Office with a letter from the Committee on Humanitarian
Aid of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, then the visa will be
issued free of charge (application and visa fee are waived.)
D) Tourist Visa:
A letter of invitation from a Ukrainian or American tourist agency
or a confirmation from a Ukrainian hotel is necessary to qualify
for a tourist visa.
E) Private Visa:
for a home stay visit (except citizens of US, Canada, Japan, Switzerland,
Slovakia, and Turkey, or citizens of the countries of the European
Union) - only original invitation issued in the name of the applicant
from a local Immigration Authorities of the Ministry of Interior
of Ukraine.
for medical treatment (for US citizens and other countries) - an
official invitation from the Ukrainian medical institution providing
treatment to the applicant.
applicants of Ukrainian background - may apply for a P-2 type Ukrainian
visa in person and then are subjected to an interview at the Consular
office of the Embassy of Ukraine. Applicants for type P-2 visas
should submit the following documents:
Applicant's written request.
Original Ukrainian birth certificate and a copy of it.
If the last name on applicant's passport and birth certificate is
different the copy of the document of change of name is mandatory.
Filled out application form.
One recent passport size photograph.
Valid passport.
Self-addressed pre-paid envelope (Express Mail only) in case the
documents need to be returned after the visa interview by mail.
Note: The Consular Office has full authority to evaluate and request
more documents than were submitted by the applicant.
F) Immigration Visa (for US citizens only):
IM-1 applicants entering Ukraine for employment purposes must submit:
A labor authorization document - (DOZVIL NA PRATSEVLASHTUVANNIA)
in the name of the applicant issued by the Ministry of Labor of
Ukraine and obtained for him/her in advance by the employer in Ukraine.
A valid passport or travel documents (permit to re-entry to the
United States for non-Ukrainian citizens only). Please allow for
at least one free page for a visa. Copies are not acceptable.
One completed application form (in Adobe Acrobat) printed or written
in block letters in black ink.
One recent passport size photograph.
If you submit a passport of a child alone it must be accompanied
by a joint notarized written request from both parents or a copy
of the parents' visas.
IM-2 applicants entering Ukraine for permanent residence must submit:
Permission for permanent residence in Ukraine obtained from Ukrainian
Immigration Authorities of the Ministry of Interior of Ukraine.
A valid passport or travel documents (permit to re-entry to the
United States for non-Ukrainian citizens only). Please allow for
at least one free page for a visa. Copies are not acceptable.
One completed application form (in Adobe Acrobat) printed or written
in block letters in black ink.
One recent passport size photograph.
If you submit a passport of a child alone it must be accompanied
by a joint notarized written request from both parents or copies
of their visas.
G) Transit Visa:
A valid visa to the country of destination, other documents which
confirm entry into that country, or a confirmed one way or round
trip ticket for travel from the point of entry into Ukraine to the
point of entry into the next country from Ukraine are acceptable
supporting documents for transit visas. This visa does not authorize
an applicant's stay in Ukraine and is not required for a non-stop
flight over Ukraine.
VISA DURATION
a) SINGLE or DOUBLE-ENTRY VISA
For citizens of U.S., Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Slovakia, and
Turkey and citizens of the European Union countries - up to 6 months.
For other nationalities and stateless persons - up to 3 months.
b) MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA
For US citizens - up to 5 years (the duration of visa can vary from
1 to 5 years).
For non-US citizens and stateless persons - up to 1 year.
Multiple entry visas can be issued, pending a decision from the
Consul, within 9 business days only.
c) TRANSIT VISA -
up to 5 days (a period of time sufficient enough to cross Ukraine
by train, ship, automobile or other means of transportation).
d) The duration of a P-2 type visa can vary from 1 to 5 years (decision
is made by the Consul)
VISA FEES for US citizens
Only money orders made out to the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington,
D.C. are accepted by the Consular Office. Cash and checks are not
accepted.
One money order is required:
(1) Application fee is $100* for 9-business day processing
(2) Visa fee is not charged for US citizens.
*Attention: This charge for every kind of visa is not refundable.
If applying by mail, a self-addressed prepaid envelope is required.
For a return service, please provide the Consular office with Express
Mail envelopes only.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CONSULAR OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY OTHER
KIND OF MAIL AND DOES NOT BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR POSTAL SERVICE.
VISA FEES for non-US citizens
Only money orders made out to the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington,
D.C. are accepted by the Consular Office. Cash and checks are not
accepted.
Two separate money orders are required:
(1) Application fee is $45* for 9-business day processing and $90*
for 3 - business day processing
(2) Visa fee (to be added to the application fee):
Type of operation 9 - business day processing 3 - business day
processing
1. Single entry visa $50 $100
2. Double entry visa $80 $160
3. Multi entry visa $200 $400
TRANSIT VISAS
1. Double entry transit visa $30 $60
2. Multiple-entry transit visa $100 $200
STUDENT'S VISAS
1. Single entry student visa $20 $40
CULTURAL VISAS
1. Single entry student visa $50 $100
2. Double entry visa $70 $140
3. Multi entry visa $100 $200
TOURIST VISAS
1. Single entry visa $40 $80
2. Double entry visa $70 $140
PRIVATE VISAS (P-2) only for ukrainian background citizens
Application fee is $10 for 9-business day processing and $20* for
3 - business day processing
1. Single entry visa $10 $20
2. Double entry visa $20 $40
3. Multi entry visa $100 $200
IMMIGRATION VISAS (IM-1)
1. Single entry visa $50 $100
IMMIGRATION VISAS (IM-2)
1. Single entry visa $40 $80
*Attention: This charge for every kind of
visa is not refundable.
If applying by mail, a self-addressed prepaid envelope is required.
For a return service, please provide the Consular office with Express
Mail envelopes only.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CONSULAR OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY OTHER
KIND OF MAIL AND DOES NOT BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR POSTAL SERVICE.
ADJUSTMENT TO A VISA
After a visa is received by an applicant, it should be checked for
accuracy and if necessary, returned to the Consular Office for corrections.
The Consular Office will not be held responsible for any discrepancies
that were not brought to its attention. Visa adjustment can be done
as long as it is permitted by the supporting documents.
VISA RELEASING
When an application is submitted in person a numbered receipt is
issued to the submitter. This receipt should be presented to the
Consular Office when the visa is claimed. The travel document will
be released to the submitter of the receipt unless its owner or
another submitter has provided other written notarized instructions
at the time of the pick up. If the receipt is lost, the travel document
will be released to its holder or at the written notarized request
of the holder to his/her appointee. If the travel document is to
be mailed back, a prepaid, self-addressed return Express Mail envelope
only is required from the submitter.
The Consular Office is not responsible for lost, damaged, misdirected,
or late - delivered mail.
REGISTRATION IN UKRAINE
Registration in Ukraine is not required if the term of applicants'
stay in Ukraine does not exceed 3 months.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you are interested in getting tourist information or hotel reservation
in Ukraine, please contact appropriate agency: Tour operator "Eurolux"
http://www.eurolux.dn.ua
Tour operator "Eurolux"
office 315, Gurova Avenue, 8,
83000 Donetsk,
Ukraine
Tel.: + 38 095 557 80 00
Tel./fax: + 38 062 388 30 08
e-mail:eurolux_donetsk@europe.com
For flights to Ukraine please contact:
"AeroSvit" (Ukrainian Carrier - the only Airline with
non-stop service to Kyiv), New York City: 212-661-1620 ; toll free:
1-888-661-1620 ; fax 212-661-1602; website: www.aerosvit.com;
address: 420 Lexington Ave, Suite 2930 NY, NY 10170.
"Ukraine International Airlines", toll free: 1-800-876-0114
; website: www.ukraine-international.com
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