VISA REQUIREMENTS

ACCORDING TO THE NEW VISA REGULATION PROCEDURE ENTERS INTO THE FORCE SEPTEMBER 10, 2011:

introduces three classes of visas:

1. Transit visa (VB), which will allow transit through the territory of Ukraine within the period of 5 days. Travellers can apply for one entry, two entries, as well as multiple entries within the period of one year. On the basis of reciprocity the Consular fee for the Transit visa will be $140.

2. Short-term visa (VC), which will allow stay in Ukraine for less than 90 days within 180 days starting from the first entry to Ukraine. This visa will be issued as a one-entry, two-entries and multiple-entries valid for the period of up to 5 years. On the basis of reciprocity consular fee for the short-term visa will be $ 140.

3. Long-term one-entry visa (VD), which could be issued for applicants entering Ukraine with the purpose of obtaining documents permitting stay in Ukraine for the period of longer than 90 days. Within 45 days from the moment of entry to Ukraine a holder of long-term one-entry visa should apply to relevant authorities in Ukraine for a permanent/temporary residence permit. Consular fee will be $ 794 for job placement visas, $ 404 for permanent residence visas and $ 379 for all other purposes.

Transit visa (VB)
1. Single entry visa	$140
2. Double entry visa	$140
3. Multiple entry visa	$140
Short-term visa (VC)
1.Single entry visa	$140
2. Double entry visa	$140
3. Multiple entry visa	$140
Long-term one-entry visa (VD)
1. Single entry visa	$379-794

VISA FEES for non-US citizens

Type of operation Transit visa (VB)	Regular	Expedited
Type of operation Transit visa (VB)	14- business day processing	3- business day processing
Single entry visa	$ 85	$ 170
Double entry visa	$130	$260
Multi entry visa	$200	$ 400
Short-term visa (VC)
Single entry visa	$85	$170
Double entry transit visa	$130	$260
Multi entry transit visa	$ 200	$400
Long-term one-entry visa (VD)
Single entry visa	$ 85	$170

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT UKRAINE INTRODUCED A VISA FREE REGIME FOR CITIZENS OF THE COUNTRIES OF EUROPEAN UNION , U.S.A., CANADA, JAPAN, SWITZERLAND, NORWAY, SAN MARINO, MONACO, ICELAND, VATICAN, ANDORRA, LIECHTENSTEIN AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA, WHO MAY STAY IN UKRAINE WITHOUT VISAS UP TO 90 DAYS.

A passport valid for six months beyond the planned date of travel is required.
For citizens of the above mentioned countries who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of the above mentioned countries in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are still required.

No visas are required for citizens of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (except Turkmenistan).

	General Information
	How, When & Where to Apply
	Required Documents (Grounds for issuing visas)
	Processing Fees
	Processing Time
	Visa Application Form (You will need Acrobat Reader to view, fill out and print this form). Here is an example of filling out a form.
	Visa Types
	Visa Releasing
	Visa Validity Period and Adjustments
	How to read Ukrainian Visa
	Diplomatic and Service Visas
	List of Countries which have Visa-free movement regime with Ukraine (Visa Exemptions)
	Insurance procedure for aliens entering the territory of Ukraine

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE VISA REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

ALL APPLICATION PAPERS MUST BE CORRECTLY AND COMPLETELY FILLED OUT (as well as a proper payment attached). FAILURE TO COMPLY OR PROVIDING INCORRECT OR MISLEADING INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THE APPLICATION UNPROCESSED.

WE ADVISE YOU TO HAVE YOUR VISA IN HAND BEFORE PURCHASING AIRLINE TICKETS.

To better serve you, we request that you do not call regarding your visa status as that may interrupt our processing.

If you need more information please call us at (415) 398-0240, Monday through Friday from 09:00 a.m. till noon.

The Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., except on weekends, Ukrainian and American legal holidays.

Processing times, requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.

The information on this web-site is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate.
Readers should verify the information before acting on it.

Last modified on December 31, 2007