Ukraine Visa
If you are traveling to Ukraine, the chances are high that you will do so without a visa. There are circumstances where you can gain entry to the country for a limited period, and they include for business, tourism and private purposes. In such conditions, all you need to do is to check the validity of your passport and whether you will need a visa for connections on transit. However, if you are planning to travel to the country to study or to work, you will need a Ukraine visa, and this is where Travel Visa Pro comes into the picture.
If you require a student visa, our agents will start you off with an online application which will cover your general details. If you wish, we can handle this in your stead. From here, we will require two digital passport photos and your current US passport with at least six months of validity. You should also have health insurance with a minimum coverage of $30,000, and it should cover traveling to Ukraine. In addition to this, you should have a bank statement for the last three months in your name, a birth certificate, transcripts, an invitation to study and a medical certificate.
People traveling for business should complete the online application before providing us with their original US passport with at least six months of validity. If you do not have six months or more of validity remaining on your passport, we can expedite the renewal within a day. You should also submit two digital passport photos taken in the last three months, a copy of your itinerary, health insurance, employment authorization documents and a certificate of registration of the said company.
Once you provide these documents, our agents will process your Ukraine Visa and send it your way through a secure courier service. Thank you!
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You do not need a visa to enter Ukraine for visits of up to 90 days in any 180 day period, but must be able to provide proof of valid health insurance and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
No vaccinations are required for entry, but you must be up-to-date on all recommended vaccinations.
A visa and residency permit is required for stays over 90 days. You must receive the visa in advance at a Ukrainian embassy or consulate. You cannot get a Ukrainian visa at the airport or at the border. For information regarding visa requirements and to find the nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate, visit the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S.
You must apply with the State Migration Service of Ukraine (SMS) for a residency permit within 45 days from your entry date. Once you have a residency permit you can reside in Ukraine for as long as it remains valid. More information is available at the SMS website (Ukrainian language only).
Crimea: The Crimean Peninsula remains part of Ukraine despite Russia’s purported annexation and occupation. Follow the guidance in our Travel Warning for Ukraine and defer all travel to Crimea. If you choose to travel to Crimea, you should be aware:
The U.S. Embassy has severely restricted the travel of U.S. government personnel to Crimea.
The U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services, including responding to emergencies to U.S. citizens, is extremely limited.
Time spent in Crimea counts against the 90 days allowed in Ukraine without a visa.
You may only enter Crimea from mainland Ukraine.
Entrance into Crimea by air or sea is illegal and you will be denied entry into mainland Ukraine and banned from Ukraine for five years.
Eastern Ukraine – nongovernment-controlled territory: Russian-backed separatists continue to control areas in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts – areas known as the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in Ukraine – where violent clashes have occurred. Follow the guidance in our Travel Warning for Ukraine and defer all travel to these regions. If you choose to travel to these areas, know:
The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of U.S. government personnel in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and prohibits any travel into ATO territory.
The U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services, including responding to emergencies to U.S. citizens, is extremely limited.
U.S. citizens who enter Ukraine through ATO territory along the Russian border will not be allowed to pass through government checkpoints to government of Ukraine-controlled territory.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) procedures at entry/exit points requires that permit applications be submitted and approved electronically prior to travel in the ATO zone. For a comprehensive list of the requirements for a permit to enter the ATO zone, please visit the official SBU website.