1.Passport document

• valid for at least 90 days after the expiration date of the requested visa 
• having at least two blank visa-designated pages
• passport can't be valid more than 10 years;

2.Visa application form per each passport holder

• create your account to login into personal cabinet where you will be able to fill-in, submit your application form and check a status of consideration.
• signed by the applicant aged 18 or above or by a parent or a legal guardian of the applicant under 18;

3.one color photo

• recent, passport-sized, on a plain white or off-white background;

4.valid international medical insurance

• coverage of at least 30,000 euros (or equivalent) Starting fro, 15 June 2020 all foreign visitors MUST be in a possession of a valid travel insurance policy with the complete coverage for COVID-19. 

5.proof of sufficient financial means for the period of intended stay and return to the country of origin or transit to a third country or guaranty to obtain sufficient financial resources in Ukraine.

• In the form of bank statement, letter of guarantee, stated in the invitation letter that all expenses will be borne by the inviting party

6.payment of consular fee

• to be paid on the day of submission of documents to the VFS visa center

VISA type

Purpose of visit

Supporting document

transit

B-01 - transit

proof of transit (entry to a third country (if necessary), ticket, etc.;

transit

B-02 – transit transportation of goods and passengers

confirmation of international transit of person or goods;

transit

В-03 – transit of crew members of foreign vessels stationed in Ukrainian ports

valid license for international freight;

short-term visa 

C-01 visa-business

letter of invitation from a legal person registered in Ukraine, presented on the official letterhead, containing indication of the number assigned in the Unified State Registry of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs and citizens’ associations, registration number, address, date and signature, full name of the invited person, information about his/her date and place of birth, nationality, passport details, place of residence, purpose of visit, duration of intended visit to Ukraine, number of entries and place of stay in Ukraine, legal person’s obligations towards possible costs related to the invited person’s stay or departure from Ukraine;

short-term visa

С-02 – private visit

proof that a foreigner or stateless person is a spouse, parent or child of a Ukrainian citizen (document or certificate issued not in Ukraine should be apostilled or legalized);

or

notarized letter of invitation from a physical person – Ukrainian citizen, foreigner or stateless person who legally reside, temporarily or permanently, in Ukraine. Invitation shall contain full name of a physical person, details of his/her passport and temporary or permanent residency permit (for a foreigner or stateless person), address, and full name of the invited person, information about his/her date and place of birth, nationality, passport details, place of residence, purpose of visit, duration of intended visit to Ukraine, number of entries and place of stay in Ukraine, physical person’s obligations towards possible costs related to the invited person’s stay or departure from Ukraine. The invitation shall be appended by copies of a hosting person’s passport and temporary or permanent residency permit in Ukraine (for a foreigner or stateless person);

or

proof that a foreigner or stateless person owns immovable property on the territory of Ukraine;

short-term visa

С-03 – official visit

letter of invitation from a government body, government institution, state enterprise or government organization;

short-term visa

С-04 - transportation of goods and passengers

contract on transit carriage of cargo or passenger by automobile transport, and license for international freight; 

short-term visa

С-05 – visit of persons of Ukrainian descent

Ukrainian foreigner’s ID. A spouse of a Ukrainian foreigner and his/her children shall submit proof of kinship;

short-term visa

С-06 - tourism

documents confirming that the purpose of travel is tourism (tourist voucher, prepaid tour or tourism activity confirmation) in addition to this hotel or apartment booking confirmation is required;

short-term visa

С-07 – medical treatment

letter of invitation from a healthcare institution;

short-term visa

С-08 – investment activities

document attesting to foreign investment activity, according to the legislation on foreign investment regime on the territory of Ukraine;

short-term visa

С-09 – cultural, scientific, educational, sport activities

letter of invitation from a government body, government institution, state enterprise or government organization 

or

invitation from a legal person registered in Ukraine, presented on the official letterhead, containing indication of the number assigned in the Unified State Registry of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs and citizens’ associations, registration number, date and signature, full name of the invited person, information about his/her date and place of birth, nationality, passport details, place of residence, purpose of visit, duration of intended visit to Ukraine, number of entries and place of stay in Ukraine, legal person’s obligations towards possible costs related to the invited person’s stay or departure from Ukraine;

short-term visa

С-10 - religious

letter of invitation from a religious organization agreed with a government agency that registered the charter (regulation) of a corresponding religious organization for a short-term stay with the purpose of preaching a set of beliefs, performance of religious rituals or other faith-related activity;

short-term visa

С-11 – mass media staff visit

request from a foreign mass media about issuance of visa for a foreign correspondent or representative of a foreign mass media who enters Ukraine for a short-term stay with the purpose of performing job-related responsibilities;

short-term visa

С-12 – official visit (upon request of the foreign authorities)

visa Request from government bodies of foreign states and international organizations (intergovernmental);

short-term visa

С-13 foreign observers missions

order of the Central Election Commission on registration of official observers from foreign states and international organizations for presidential elections, parliamentary elections, local elections and national referendums;

short-term visa

С-14 – attending a funeral of a close relative in Ukraine

proof of participation in the funeral of a close relative

short-term visa

С-15 – foreign or fomestic policy intertests/ exceptional cases

letter of invitation from a government body, government institution, state enterprise or government organization;

short-term visa

С-16 – elimination of an accident/emergency aftermath

letter of invitation from a government body, government institution, state enterprise or government organization;

short-term visa

С-17 – flights of international aircafts pilots/crew members

relevant documents

LOND-TERM VISA (D). D type visas are issued in cases where a foreigner/stateless person intends to apply for a temporary/permanent residence permit to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days. D type visas are issued as multiple entry visas valid for 90 days.

long -term visa/immigration

D-01 - immigration

a copy of the Permission to immigrate in Ukraine arranged by the State Immigration Service of Ukraine.

long -term visa/immigration

D-02 family reunion with a person granted a refugee status or temporary protection in Ukraine

proof that the applicant is a family member to a person who has been granted refugee status in Ukraine, or a person in need of subsidiary protection who has been granted subsidiary protection in Ukraine.

long -term visa/government

D-03 – diplomatic/official stay

request from competent authorities of foreign states or international organizations to issue visas to employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts, international organizations and their representations who enter Ukraine for a long-term stay with the purpose of performing job-related responsibilities, and their family members;

long -term visa

D-04 – employment at Ukraine`s company/organization

employment authorization document (DOZVIL NA PRATSEVLASHTUVANNIA) in the name of the applicant issued by The Ukrainian State Center of Employment and obtained for him/her in advance by an employer in Ukraine. Foreigners and stateless persons whose employment, according to the law, is not subject to employment authorization shall instead submit an employment agreement (contract), and persons with foreign Ukrainian status shall submit an employment agreement (contract) and foreign Ukrainian’s ID.

long -term visa

D-05 – implementation of International technical assistance profects in Ukraine

original letter of Invitation from Ukrainian government institution, state enterprise or organization which is a recipient of International technical assistance as well as the confirmation of registration of the International technical assistance project;

long -term visa

D-06 – religious/missionary activity in Ukraine

an original letter of invitation from a Ukrainian religious organization for a foreign missionary must contain or be accompanied by a written confirmation under the signature and seal of a responsible official of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine on Religious Matters or of the department on religious matters of a regional or city administration depending on where the sponsoring organization is registered;

long -term visa

D-07 – employment at a foreign non-governmental organization (branch/office) registered in Ukraine

an Original letter of invitation from a branch office, division, representation or other structural units of a civil society (non-governmental) organization of a foreign state, as well as the confirmation from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine about the registration of the branch of foreign company;

long -term visa/employment

D-08 – employment at an office of a foreign company registered in Ukraine

an Original letter of invitation from a branch office, division, representation of a foreign business operator, as well as the confirmation from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine about the registration of the branch of foreign company;

long -term visa/employment

D-09 – employment at an office of a foreign bank registered in Ukraine

an Original letter of Invitation from the branch of foreign bank as well as the confirmation from the National Bank of Ukraine about the registration of the branch of foreign bank;

long -term visa

D-10 – implementation of cultural, scientific, educational, sport projects in Ukraine

letter of invitation from a relevant government agency responsible for implementation of cultural, educational, scientific, sport, or volunteering programs for participation in which a foreigner or stateless person arrives in Ukraine, or letter of invitation from an organization or institution that engages volunteers in their activity, information about which is placed on the official website of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, accompanied by the copy of state registration certificate of this organization or institution;

long -term visa

D-11 – employment at a foreign mass media branch/ office in Ukraine

request from a foreign mass media outlet about issuance of visa for a foreign correspondent or representative of a foreign mass media outlet who enters Ukraine for a long-term stay with the purpose of performing job-related responsibilities.

long -term visa

D-12 – founder and/or participant of beneficial owner

documents proving a foreigner or stateless person is the founder and / or participant and / or beneficial owner (controller) of the legal entity

long -term visa

D-13 - study

an original letter of invitation to study issued by a higher education institution and registered according to the procedure established by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine;

long -term visa/immigration

D-14 – family reunion with the Ukraine`s national(spouse visa)

visa Certificate of Marriage with a citizen of Ukraine (please attach copy of your spouse passport). Document or certificate issued not in Ukraine should be apostilled or legalized;

long -term visa

D-15 – family reunion with a foreigner resining in Ukraine upon permanent residence permit

document of the person who is a relative of the foreign citizen, the holder of Ukrainian Permanent/Temporary Card as well as a copy of Permanent/Temporary Card;