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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject: VISA TO UKRAINE / UKRAINE VISA GUIDE |
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VISA TO UKRAINE
Notes:
(a) Ukrainian visas are not valid in the Russian Federation, and Russian Federation visas are not valid in Ukraine.
(b) As a general rule, visitors requiring visas should apply before travelling.
Passports
Passport valid for at least one month beyond return date required by all.
Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Canada, Japan, UK USA and EU;
(b) nationals of all CIS countries (except nationals of Turkmenistan who do need a visa);
(c) nationals of Andorra, Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist: US$34 (single-entry); US$60 (double-entry);
Business/Private: US$34 (single-entry); US$69 (double-entry); US$189 (multiple-entry).
Student: US$17 (single-entry);
Transit: US$17 (double-entry); US$86 (multiple-entry, business only).
Note: A handling charge of US$34 is also required from the Embassy for each application.
Validity
Single-entry: Valid for stays of up to 90 days within six months after first trip to Ukraine;
Double-entry/Multiple-entry: Six to 12 months;
Transit: Five days for each entry.
Application to
Consulate or Consular section at Embassy.
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport/travel document with at least one blank page.
(b) One completed application form.
(c) Two recent passport-size photos.
(d) Fee (postal order or company cheque only; if applying by post, enclose two separate postal orders or company cheques covering the handling charge and visa fee).
(e) A contact telephone number.
(f) Recorded, registered, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
Tourism:
(a)-(f) and,
(g) Tourist voucher with confirmation of hotel booking.
Business:
(a)-(f) and,
(g) Letter of invitation from Ukrainian company or organisation stating purpose of the visit (*see note below).
(h) Copy of registration certificate of company or office in Ukraine.
(i) For multiple-entry visas, detailed letters from Ukrainian company and company in home country explaining necessity for multiple-entry visa (*see note below).
Private:
(a)-(f) and,
(g) Letter of invitation from Ukraine (faxed copy is acceptable) issued by the Passport and Immigration Department of a local Police Station in Ukraine (*see note below).
Student:
(a)-(f) and,
(g) The original invitation letter from the Ministry of Education of Ukraine or from the University/College.
Transit:
(a)-(f) and,
(g) Photocopy of the visa (if required) of the country of destination.
Note: *Nationals of Canada, the EU, Japan, Switzerland, Turkey and the USA applying for business or private visas do not require a letter of invitation.
Processing time
10 working days if submitted by post; three if submitted in person. This applies only to nationals of Turkey. For all other nationals, processing will always take approximately 10 working days. |
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