General Information

Passport and Visa are required for entry into Ukraine for citizens of certain countries. Although we attempt to keep this information as current as possible, we strongly advise you check with the Consular office for any updates or changes. In US, Visa should be obtained from the Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, DC. or Consulates General in New York, Chicago and San Francisco.

No invitation letters are necessary for citizens of the US, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Slovakia, and Turkey, or citizens of the countries of the European Union 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.

No visas are required for citizens of Romania, Hungary, Poland, Mongolia, Serbia, Lithuania and Montenegro, and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (except Turkmenistan).

Citizens of United States and Canada

Please, be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree No. 1008/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of the United States of America" on June 30, 2005 and Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of Canada" on July 26, 2005

According to the mentioned Decree, starting July 1, 2005 visas are not required for the US citizens who enter Ukraine within six months after their previous trip to Ukraine or transit through its territory for a period of up to 90 days with a valid American travel passport.

For the US citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of the USA in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are required.

In plain English the above states that Visas are no longer required for US citizens who wish to enter Ukraine for a period of less than 90 days.

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.

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.ukfconsui.orti/)

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.ukrcriicago.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://ukrainemfo.us/consular/consularsf.htm)

More information can be obtained at the official site of Ukrainian Consular Office.

Australia , New Zealand and Other Countries Requiring Invitation Letters

We can arrange a business letter of invitation for Entry Visa to Ukraine. We will need the following information:

• Your full name (first, middle and last names)
• Your date of birth
• Your postal address
• Your passport data and term of its validity (Passport # )
• Your citizenship
• The name of the city where you will receive the visa
• The exact dates of your arrival and departure
• Your occupation
• Postal address, fax or e-mail at which we will send a letter of invitation
• Scanned photo copy of your passport e-mailed to our agency.

Note: If you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, please include deliver fee of $5 for using express mail service due to the fact Consulates of these countries require hard copy of the invitation.

Note: Visa questions and answers can seem confusing, especially to someone who's preparing for their first trip. Please feel free to ask us any Visa related questions. We are ready to provide our services of sending a Business Invitation letter if required to anyone thinking of visiting Ukraine.

How to Order

If you choose to use our services, please attempt to send us all the aforementioned information 5-7 weeks before your arrival. Payments can be made by Credit Card or via Pay Pal.

Our company is authorized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for issuing visa supporting documents for Ukrainian tourist visas. We are glad to prepare all necessary papers for you as your Ukrainian travel agent.

Common types of Ukrainian visa

TRANSIT VISA (VF)

Transit visas are issued provided your passport has a valid visa for the next country on your itinerary, or if visa to that country is not required then tickets for transportation via Ukraine to the country of your destination are to be presented. Transit visa does not allow its holder to stay in Ukraine; it is supposed that travel through Ukraine to the country of destination can not exceed 5 days for one or several entries. Transit visas are expedient when Ukraine is a transit country of your travel itinerary. Transit visa can not be extended on the territory of Ukraine.

PRIVATE VISA (VP)

Private visa is for home stay visits; it is issued basing on original invitation from residents of Ukraine in the applicant's name by local "Visas Permits and Passports Department" office (OVIR). Please, note invitations are to be in original, the Consulates do not accept e-mail or fax copies. Private visa holder is authorized for stay on the territory of Ukraine up to 180 days. This type of visa is good if you are going to visit your relatives or acquaintances. Please, make sure that you have enough time to wait for the invitation that is to be mailed from Ukraine (Ukrainian post system is not very efficient and reliable) and those who invite you have time and willingness to go through local OVIR invitation issuing routine. Private Ukrainian visa can be extended on the territory of Ukraine provided serious reasons (such as marriage, illness, etc.) are stated by the inviting party in their visa extension supporting documents which are to be authorized by a local OVIR.

BUSINESS VISA (VB)

Business visa is for business visits to Ukraine and is issued basing on invitation of a legal business registered in Ukraine according Ukrainian regulations and a copy of State Registration Certificate of this company. The majority of Consulates accept fax copies of these documents. Business visa holders are authorized for stay in Ukraine up to one year. Term of visa validity depends on purpose of a visit. Visa supporting documents for long-term business visas should have grounded business motivation. Long-term business visas may require Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine authorization; it is to be processed in Kiev and takes 7-10 working days. Business visa is expedient if you have business affiliate in Ukraine, and you need to make frequent and long-term visits to Ukraine. Business visa can be extended on the territory of Ukraine upon request of the inviting party, which is to be applied to a local OVIR office.

TOURIST VISA (VT)

Tourist visa is for visiting Ukraine with purpose of tourism. Tourist visa holder is authorized for staying in Ukraine up to 180 days for one or two entries.Tourist visa is issued basing on invitation from travel agency and hotel vouchers confirming hotel(s) reservations. Vouchers might be substituted by hotel confirmations produced by hotels. The majority of Consulates accept fax copies of these documents. Tourist visa can be extended on the territory of Ukraine. Some Ukrainian Consulates (e.g. in USA) issue tourist visas valid for 6 months, no matter what term is given in the application form and visa supporting documents. Tourist visa is the easiest in terms of collecting visa supporting documents and Consulate processing. You can book visa support for Ukrainian tourist visa here. Invitation letters are not required for citizens of European Community countries, the USA, Canada, Japan, Turkey and Slovak Republic for applying for the following types of Ukrainian visas: business, service, science, cultural and private.

Where and how to obtain visa for entering Ukraine

Here you can view the list of the Ukrainian Embassies and Consulates around the World. The following documents are usually required to be applied for Ukrainian visa:

• Valid travel passport
• Filled in original application form. Copies are not accepted!
• 2 photos 35 X 45 mm size
• Visa supporting documents (these documents are different for each type of visa)
• Consular fee

Tip: before applying for visa make a call to the Consulate to make sure the following:

• Are fax copies of visa supporting documents for chosen type of visa accepted in the Consulate?
  
  Usually fax copies of visa support for tourist and business visa are accepted, though some Consulates require originals. As for private visa, the invitation has to be in original according Ukrainian visa regulations.
   
• How long does it take to process the visa you have chosen?
  
  Consulates usually have different processing times for each type of visa.
   
• What fees does the Consulate charge?
  
  Amounts are different for each country, some Consulates charge two fees - one Consular fee and another processing fee. When your application is sent by mail it is very important to pay the fees in full - otherwise you will have to start the routine from the very beginning.
   
• Working days and hours.
  
  Important if you will be visiting the Consulate in person.
   
• Find out if documents are accepted by mail.
  
  If you do not reside in the city where the Consulate is located it might save you a round trip. If documents are accepted by mail find out how you can obtain original application form - most probably it will be mailed to you provided you mail to the Consulate a prepaid envelope with your address.

Terms of visa processing and fees

Standard term for visa processing is 10 working days. Term may depend on the Consulate and visa type. If necessary, visa-processing term may be shortened to 2-3 days; guick visa processing usually costs 2 times more.

Consular fees vary from 40 to 150 USD and depend on the Consulate, visa processing term and type of visa. Transit visas are produced within 1-2 working days.

Please, note only working days are counted - Consulates do not work on Saturday and Sunday, and celebrate all Ukrainian Holidays and Holidays of the country they are located in.

Visa registration in Ukraine

OVIR passport registration is not required starting from the July 1, 2001.

Extending Ukrainian visa

Business and private visas can be extended on the territory of Ukraine in a local OVIR office, processing term is 3-5 working days, OVIR fee is up to USD 20. Business visa is the easiest to extend.

However, make your best to plan your trip in Ukraine so that you would not have to extend your visa - paying visits to OVIR offices is not the best way to spend time in Ukraine.

According ton the Decree №1008/2005 and the amendments to in introduced by the Decree №1175/2005 the US,Canada,EU,Switzerland and Liechtenstein,Japan citizens do not need a visa to enter to Ukraine in the period of their stay does not exceed 90 days...

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