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Visa to Ukraine for foreigners

Updated: November 2026
 
Citizens of over 70 countries, including the EU, the US, the UK and Canada, enter Ukraine visa-free and may stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Visa-free stay, however, does not give the right to work, study or obtain a residence permit. For that, and for citizens of visa-required countries, a Ukrainian visa of the appropriate type is needed. Choosing the wrong type or ground is the most common reason for refusal.
 
Visa types, grounds and the issuing procedure are set by the Rules for issuing visas for entry into and transit through Ukraine (in Ukrainian), approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 118.
 
Visa types
  • Transit visa (type B) — for transit through Ukraine to a third country.
  • Short-term visa (type C) — for trips of up to 90 days within 180 days: business meetings, negotiations, conferences, private visits, tourism. It does not give the right to work and is not a basis for a residence permit.
  • e-Visa — a short-term visa obtained online on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal. Since February 2025, it has again been available to citizens of about 45 countries. It is valid for up to 30 days and is processed in 3 business days, or 1 day for urgent applications.
  • Long-term visa (type D) — for those planning to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days and to obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit.
Grounds for a type D visa
The ground is shown by a code in the visa, and it must match the residence permit that follows. The most common are:
A type D visa is not required, in particular, for citizens of countries with which Ukraine has relevant international agreements. Since 1 July 2026, foreign volunteers and humanitarian workers can obtain a residence permit without it. A separate procedure applies to foreigners serving in the Defence Forces.
 
Documents
Basic set:
  • a passport valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from Ukraine;
  • the visa application form completed on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal;
  • a 3.5 × 4.5 cm photo;
  • medical insurance;
  • proof of payment of the consular fee.
For a type D visa, a document confirming the ground is added: a work permit, a letter from the representative office or organisation, investment documents, an enrolment order, a marriage certificate or an immigration permit decision. The consulate may request proof of financial means and invite the applicant for an interview.
 
Timing and fees
The consulate decides on a visa application within 10 business days, or 5 business days under the urgent procedure. For citizens of certain countries additional checks are carried out, and review then takes longer. A type D visa should be planned together with the next step: it is valid for a limited period, within which the residence permit application must be filed.
 
Our fee for support starts at €200. The final price depends on the visa type, nationality, complexity of the case and the need for apostille, translations or an invitation. The consular fee is paid separately.
 
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