Visas and Passports: Ukraine's new rules
Once upon a time, traveling to Ukraine was a labyrinth of visas, required letters of invitation, and the prerequisite of mailing one's passport to a Ukrainian embassy prior to travel. Since the country's independence and the eventual election win of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, however, traveling to Ukraine has never been smoother. Relaxation of Ukraine's visa requirements is an indication of the country's burgeoning self-confidence.
Under new terms signed into law in August 2005, citizens from the following countries do not require a visa to enter Ukraine if the period of their stay does not exceed 90 days:
- United States of America
- Japan
- Canada
- European Union member states
- Switzerland
- Liechtenstein
- Andoora
- The Holy See (State of the Vatican City)Iceland
- Monaco
- Norway
- San Marino
Visas are still required for persons planning to stay past 90 days for purposes of employment, permanent residency, diplomatic mission, or study. Invitation letters are NOT required, however, for citizens of US, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Slovak Republic, Turkey, and European Union countries when obtaining official, business, private, cultural/ sporting and scientific visas. Valid passports are required for all people traveling to Ukraine.
Persons of Ukrainian descent but citizens of a foreign country enjoy special status. Persons with the status of "a foreign Ukrainian" are entitled to being issued a visa to stay in Ukraine for up to three years. Stays may involve business or private matters, or for purposes of education in Ukraine. An identification of "a foreign Ukrainian" is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, or by a Ukrainian consulate.
Fourteen years after Ukraine's independence, this country's doors have been cast open to the world. For more information about travel to Ukraine, check out our visa section under "Visas"
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Dato Balwant Singh - 2010-09-24 04:38:44
My son is studying in Ukraine and is graduating in July 2010. My wife and me are planning to go there. Can i know how to go about the visa and do i need a invitation letter. Im from Malaysia. How much will the visa cost and for how long can i stay there.
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NABAJYOTI BARUAH - 2010-04-06 08:23:08
I am an Indian national and I have entered Ukraine for the first time on 23rd of July with a multiple entry business visa. On 22 April 2010 I shall complete 180 days stay in Ukraine per year. My present multiple entry visa is valid up to 1st August 2010. Now if I leave Ukraine on or before 22 April, could you please tell me, whether I can travel back immediately after one week or so. Or is there any restriction that since I have already consumed 180 days I can not enter till 22 July 2010. I have already registered to the local immigration authority. Sorry to encroach on your valuable time, but I tried to gather this information in other sources, but no one was able to provide me correct reply. I should be exceedingly obliged if you would kindly provide me the above information Best Regards; NABAJYOTI BARUAH
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Admin - 2009-10-26 08:15:26
Dear Marwan Halaoui, Thank you for visiting Ukraine.com. For any visa related inquiries, we would advise that you contact your nearest Ukraine Embassy. Alternatively, join our forums, www.ukraine.com/forums/, as this interactive facility allows community members to share valuable information, offer assistance with queries and discuss interesting topics.
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