Visa in Ukraine for foreigners: rules of execution and nuances

Visa in Ukraine for foreigners: rules of execution and nuances

Ukraine is an attractive country for foreigners. They come here both for vacation and work. Thus, a logic question arises – “Do foreigners need a visa to Ukraine?”. The answer depends on what citizenship the applicant has.

Foreigners that have the citizenship of the European Union, CIS countries and some other countries and don’t plan on staying in Ukraine longer than for 90 days don’t need visa to Ukraine.

Otherwise the foreign citizens should obtain visa on general basis. For this they have to choose the type of entrance permit according to the purpose of their trip. Visa to Ukraine can be executed at the place of residence on your own. You can significantly simplify the process of obtaining the precious stamp in passport with the help of specialized visa centers.

There are a few types of Ukrainian visa, which foreigners may obtain:

1. Guest visa in Ukraine – this type is for those who have relatives in Ukraine and plans on visiting friends and acquaintances. The maximum validity date is half a year. This type of visa may be a single-use or a multiple-use.

2. Tourist visa is valid from one to two month, may be a single-use or a multiple-use.

3. Business visa in Ukraine is for running business, making agreements, negotiating with partners. The validity date ranges from one month to one year. It requires an invitation from the inviting party.

4. Transit visa is for visiting a third country with transfer on the territory of Ukraine. The period of stay with this visa in Ukraine cannot be longer than 5 days. The basis for issuing the permit may be a visa to third country or a travel document.

One of the most popular visas among foreigners is a short-term single-use visa with validity date of 90 days within 180 days. To stay longer than 90 days a long-term visa is executed. It is issued to those, who plan on getting employed in Ukraine or obtain education. It is the basis for foreign citizen for obtaining a residence permit.

Helpvisa company offers help in execution of invitations for opening visas in Ukraine.

The cost of invitations to Ukraine for foreigners:

Tourist invitation up to 21 days – 2500 UAH (or 90 USD)

Business invitation up to a year – 5500 UAH (or 200 USD)

To fill an invitation you need a copy of passport of a person who wants to come and data information the dates. For business visa additional information about the profession is required.

The term of filling the invitation is 2 work days.

We cooperate with companies in Ukraine and abroad. If you are interested in ordering invitations for citizens of any country – write us at the e-mailhelpvisa.com.ua@gmail.com (This e-mail address is protected from spam-bots). You should have your JavaScript on for viewing, we will break down all details and procedures, we have separate, very comfortable conditions of cooperation for agencies.

Cost of visa in Ukraine

Consular fee:

• 65 dollars — short-term single-use visa, filled up to 10 work days.
• 130 dollars — fastened order of reviewing the documents (up to 5 work days).

The amount of consular fee depends on the country the applicant belong to, as well as the type and validity date of visa.

Documents for visa in Ukraine

• Visa application form, filled with legible handwriting.
• Foreign passport, valid at least for next 6 months after the travel.
• If available – foreign passport with previous visas to Ukraine.
• Two color photo cards 30×40 mm.
• Check about paying the consular fee.
• Health insurance policy.
• The invitation from the receipting party (for guest visa).
• Document that confirms the purpose of travel. It may be tourist travel, invitation from a private individual, company or organization.
• Round trip tickets.
• Confirmation of the room reserve in a hotel or availability of other residence.

Documents for visa are sent to the consular office of Ukraine in native country. Detailed information about document required for visa may be found on the web-site of the MIA of Ukraine. You should provide only reliable information, otherwise your visa will be denied and you will be banned from entering the country for a few years.

Generally speaking it is not hard to obtain visa to Ukraine. Unlike the European countries the requirements to the list of documents is much simpler. Ukraine is very tolerant to the foreigners, so there should be no problems with filling the visa. The exception to this may be blatant violation in filling the documents and problems with entry legislation in the past.

You can acquire Ukrainian visa by yourself, but it is better to ask for help to specialist, that do everything quickly and without any troubles. Helpvisa company will help you fill the medical insurance, consult you and will support in everything. This way you will save time that can be used for preparing to the travel.

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