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Visa to Ukraine Citizens of which countries do not need visa to enter Ukraine? 90 days citizens of the countries listed below do not need a visa to come to Ukraine or Crimea: Where can I find information about obtaining visa to enter Ukraine? This is the url for the embassies of foreign countries in Ukraine This is the url for Ukraine Embassies in foreign countries What papers do I need to submit to the embassy for tourist visa? For obtaining a tourist visa to Ukraine, the following will be required: The list of the documents can vary. The Consulate may require additional documents. We strongly encourage you to contact the Consulate in your country for more detailed information. Citizens holding a passport from a country not on this list will need a visa to enter Ukraine. Visas are issued by Ukrainian Consulates. Obtaining the correct Visa, processing time and costs are an integral part of planning your trip.
Citizens of Turkey may obtain Ukrainian visa valid for 14 days on arrival to Odessa, either via seaport or airport. There are several types of visas in Ukraine. The appropriate visa typically reflects the itinerary of the person traveling about Ukraine. The visa, visa type and approval is based upon information in the application and supporting documents either required or requested by the Consulate. What are the most common tyles of visas? Transit visa (VF) information: Transit visas are appropriate when Ukraine is a only a transit country in your travel itinerary. Transit visas are not extended. Private visa (VP) information: A Private visa holder is authorized for stay in Ukraine up to 180 days. Private Visas are appropriate if you are going to visit your relatives or acquaintances. Because the original invitation is required, allow sufficient time for it to be mailed from Ukraine and also enough time for the inviting party to navigate the bureaucracy of the OVIR office. Private Visas are extendable, based upon extenuating and/or extraordinary circumstances, e.g. marriage, illness, etc. and are required to be stated by the inviting party in their visa extension request with supporting documents which are to be authorized by a local OVIR. Business visa (VB) information: Business visa holders are authorized for a term of up to a year. The exact term of stay is dependant upon the purpose of the visit. For long term stays the supporting documents should be complete and compelling. Long-term business visas may require authorization from and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and will need to be processed in Kiev. This process typically takes 7-10 working days. A Business visa is appropriate if you own, work with, work for an officially registered business in Ukraine, and you need to make frequent and/or long-term visits to Ukraine. Business visas can be extended upon request of the inviting party; requests are processed at the local OVIR office. Tourist visa (VT) information: Tourist visas are issued based upon invitation from travel agency and hotel vouchers confirming hotel(s) reservations. Hotel confirmations are acceptable substitutions for vouchers. Most Consulates accept fax and/or scanned copies of these documents. Tourist visas are extendable. Some Ukrainian Consulates (e.g. in USA) issue tourist visas valid for 6 months, irregardless of the term stated in the application form and visa supporting documents. The Tourist visa is the simplest and easiest visa in terms of required visa supporting documents and Consulate processing. Which documents are required to obtain a visa for entering Ukraine? The following documents are typically required when applying for a Ukrainian visa: What other information can I obtain in my country Consulate? IMPORTANT Prior to applying for a visa, call the Consulate to verify: What is the processing time for your visa? Verify if documents are accepted by mail or email. If you live far from the Consulate, the ability to mail documents could be helpful. If documents are accepted by mail, verify how you can obtain an original application. Usually an original can be mailed to you if your provide a pre-paid, self-addressed envelope to the Consulate. On some Consular websites forms are downloadable. Hours and days of operation Especially important if you will be visiting the Consulate personally. Additionally most consulates not only observe Ukrainian National Holidays, but also their own National Holidays and it’s an important consideration when planning your application process since you need to consider and incorporate these days into your time frame. Some additional notes Consular fees vary from $40-$150 USD, depending upon the Consulate and visa type. There can be Consular Fee and/or Processing Fee. Transit visas are typically processed much quicker, usually 1-2 working days. Working days are not the same as calendar days. Consulates work neither Saturdays nor Sundays, celebrate all Ukrainian Holidays and the Holidays of the host country. Since July 1st, 2001, OVIR passport registration is not required for short-term visits (up to 180 days). Business and private visas can be extended in Ukraine at the local OVIR office. Processing times are usually 3-5 working days. The OVIR fee is up to $20 USD. Business visa easier to extend. Return to page Ukraine Travel FAQ
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