UKRAINE: New Entry Visa Rules

[AlexMc]

Got this from my lawyer and thought it could be interesting to somebody on the forum




UKRAINE: New Entry Visa Rules

On 1 June 2011 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 567 “Rules for Issuing Visas for Entrance into and Transit through the Territory of Ukraine”, which introduced new rules for the issuance of Ukrainian entry visas and Ukrainian temporary residence permits. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can assist you in applying the new rules to your specific needs and will tailor a solution for you to stay in Ukraine legally for the required period of time.

The new Rules will enter into effect on 11 September 2011 and provide for only 3 types of entry visas to Ukraine:
(a) transit (type B);
(b) short-term (type C); and
(c) long-term (type D).

The transit visa (type B) is issued for one, two or multiple entries for up to 1 year for an individual’s transit or the transit of baggage or passengers by automotive transport, and allows for a stay in the
territory of Ukraine for up to 5 days during each transit. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can assist you in obtaining the right entry or transit visa to Ukraine.

The short-term visa (type C) is issued for individuals who intend to stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days within 180 days from the date of first entry. This visa may be issued for one, two or multiple entries for the duration indicated in the application but not exceeding five years. This type of visa will be issued for all short term visit purposes, including tourist, private, business, and medical, based on an invitation letter or other document which substantiates the purpose of the visit of a foreign national into Ukraine. Family members of Ukrainian citizens or foreigners that have a temporary or permanent residence permit must submit documents proving their family connection (e.g., marriage certificate) instead of the official invitation letter. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can advise you which documents are required for obtaining this type of visa for your specific purpose and assist in preparing the required documents for the Ukrainian consulate.

The long-term visa (D) is issued to individuals entering Ukraine with the purpose staying for more than 90 days. Such visa is issued to individuals who are:

(i) studying in Ukraine;
(ii) working in Ukraine pursuant to a work permit;
(iii) working at a representative office of a foreign company or a representative office or a branch of a foreign bank;
(iv) working in diplomatic missions or consulates of foreign countries and international organizations and their representative offices, and their family members;
(v) working in religious organizations, representative office, department or a branch of foreign NGOs or participating in international technical aid projects;
(vi) working in Ukraine as foreign correspondents or representatives of a foreign mass media, and their family members;
(vii) immigrating to Ukraine pursuant to an immigration permit or are reuniting with their family members who obtained refugee status in Ukraine; or
(viii) participating in the Euro 2012 preparation.

Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can advise you which documents are required for obtaining long-term visa (D) for your specific purpose and assist in preparing the required documents for the Ukrainian consulate.

In addition to the foreigners working in Ukraine pursuant to a work permit, the temporary residence permit will now be issued to D-visa holders who are working in representative offices of foreign companies, foreign banks, foreign NGOs as well as those working in religious organisations and on international technical aid projects. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can advise you which documents are required for permanent residency in Ukraine and assist in preparing the required documents.

Other cases for issuance of long-term visa and temporary residence permit may be stipulated by the international agreements of Ukraine.

The visa issuance will be subject to the following consular fees:

• USD 85 for a single-entry visa;
• USD 130 for a double-entry visa; and
• USD 200 for a multi-entry visa.

Visa application is considered within 15 calendar days. This term may be extended to 30 days in the case where a further investigation is required. The expedited issuance of a visa is possible at double consular fee rate. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can advise you which documents are required for obtaining an entry visa to Ukraine and assist in preparing the required documents for the Ukrainian consulate. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can also provide you legal assistance in respect of any other Ukrainian law issue that you may have or face in Ukraine.

[AkMike]

Here's the Ukrainian version of this decision. EDIT; This link works but it is shown here pretty weird.

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Basicly everything stays the same as it is now for countrys that are visa free for 90 days. It seems to be a price increase for countrys that currently need visa's. So the USA, Canada the countries of the EU and others I'm sure still don't need visa's.

[Mohsin]

I have a few questions i will be grateful if you answer them.
I am an Indian citizen married in Ukraine with a girl of Ukrainian nationality.I was there as a student when we got married.
the course finished and i had to go back to my country for exams and family issues.
Now i want to go back.
What visa should i apply for so as i can extend my stay?
I went to Ukrainian embassy in Delhi and they said i cant extend my visa and i will have to leave after 3 months.
I am distressed and don’t know what to do.
I want to be there without all the visa and other bull****.But the thing is that i am married for a year and 4 months years and still 8 months to go before i apply for a green card.
going to Ukraine and coming back in 3 months don’t make scene.as i am applicable for short term visa(c) on the marriage basis, can i extend my stay there by any means possible, if yes how?
Help me out here.What to do.

[AkMike]

There is a new law that comes close to helping you BUT it requires a 2 year marriage.

Check with the guys at expat.ua they may know the recent stuff.

[Mohsin]

Can i extend my stay if i got tourist visa on the marriage basis.?

[Mohsin]

Originally Posted by AkMike

There is a new law that comes close to helping you BUT it requires a 2 year marriage.

Check with the guys at expat.ua they may know the recent stuff.

the site is not working, please provide with other link.

[AkMike]

Whoops try expatua.com.. I messed up.

I'd seriously doubt that you'll be able to based on my limted knowledge. If you don't leave they might not ever let you back in. A friend had to move to Muldova for some time until he could get his sorted out.