Useful Publication on Visas to Ukraine

[AlexMc]

Just thought of sharing info about this publication. turned out to be of great help for me



Official Ukrainian Visa Rules and Regulations
for Foreigners To Stay In Ukraine


Official Ukrainian Visa Rules and Regulations for Foreigners to Stay in Ukraine is the first English language publication of the official Ukrainian rules governing the status of foreign nationals Ukraine and their entry into Ukraine.

The publication includes, inter alia, the rules of granting Ukrainian entry visas to foreign nationals, the list of countries the nationals of which are granted visa-free regime with Ukraine, the length of visa-free stay in Ukraine, regulations to be observed in Ukraine by every foreign national while in Ukraine, the pitfall to avoid penalties or deportation from Ukraine and many other helpful rules that every foreign national needs to know while travelling or staying in Ukraine.

The publication includes the official and current English texts of the following pieces of Ukrainian legislation:

(i) Law of Ukraine “On Legal Status of Foreigners”, dated 4 February 1994;

(ii) Rules of Obtaining Visa Documents for Entry to Ukraine, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 227 dated 20 February 1999; and
(iii) Rules of Foreigners’ Entry to Ukraine, their Exit from Ukraine and Transit through its Territory, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1074 dated 29 December 1995.

Official Ukrainian Visa Rules and Regulations for Foreigners to Stay in Ukraine is aimed at expats, businessmen, tourists and any other person visiting Ukraine and wishing to know exactly his/her rights as a foreign national and provides the security of an official publication and black-letter law that every foreign national must have in Ukraine.

Available only in printed format and delivered by courier or post directly to your address in Ukraine or abroad.

To order the Official Ukrainian Visa Rules and Regulations for Foreigners to Stay in Ukraine, just drop us an e-mail to ackp@ukr.net

[Gotno Gizmo]

I see that the link for this Ukranian visa information is just an email address. Distrustful as I am about giving people I do not know names and addresses, I thought I would ask you if you knew who exactly are these people?

[Dr Nick]

Also, although I am always grateful to see people trying to help provide details of how to get a visa, I notice that all these regulations are quite old.

I know for sure that the regulations have changed at least once since 1995.

For example in 2005 (just before Ukraine hosted Eurovision) they dropped the visa requirements for most if not all the EU.

Then quite recently (and there is a thread on here about it) they restricted the same EU non-visa requiring countries to maximum visits of no more than 90 days in any 180 days.

It is quite difficult to get accurate visa information. Even the Ukrainian embassy in London's website was out of date the last time I looked, and provided no information on business visas at all.

Any helpful tips on visa requirements are always appreciated.

Cheers

[AkMike]

It's easier to get more up to date information on the Ukrainian Emabssy's website for your country or contact them directly.
This isn't a "one size fits all" deal as this advertizement inplies.

[Gotno Gizmo]

I have this information on my computer and I think I must have got it from a previous post on this site, anyway I am repeating it as this issue has arisen once again:-

Ukraine: New Restrictions on the Duration of the Foreigner’s Stay in Ukraine

On May 15, 2009 the new rules governing the entry and duration of stay
by foreigners in Ukraine were introduced by the Cabinet of Ministers
of Ukraine. The amendments were introduced to the Rules for Entry of
Foreigners into Ukraine, Transit Through and Exit From Ukraine
introduced by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1074 of
December 29, 1995. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can provide you
with the full text of the relevant changes in Ukrainian or English
upon your first request.

The new rules provide for the following:

- limiting short-term stays to 90 days within the 180-day period from
the date of first entry for citizens of visa-free countries and
citizens of WTO member countries: this ends the privileged 180-day
stay regime that existed for such foreigners in Ukraine before.
Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can advise and assist foreign
nationals what do in cases when you exceed 90 day period without a
visa in Ukraine.

- limiting stays by citizens of other countries to the duration of
their visas but no more than 90 days within the 180-day period from
the date of first entry. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can advise
and assist foreign nationals how to extend their visas in and outside
of Ukraine.

- requiring nationals of various countries in Central and Eastern
Asia, Africa and South America and some others (as listed in the
Rules), to provide confirmation of their financial capacity to cover
their stay in Ukraine. This requirement will be controlled by the
border guards through sample checks conducted during an interview at
the point of entry to Ukraine. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can
advise and assist foreign nationals how to comply with this new
requirement.

Foreign nationals wishing to extend the period of stay and avoid a
fine for overstaying (ranging from UAH340 to UAH 680), must submit a
written application, together with a statement from their hosting
party, to their local branch of the State Department of Immigration,
Citizenship, and Registration of Natural Persons (OVIR) at least 3
business days before the end of the 90-day period. In addition, such
foreign national can be banned from entering Ukraine from 6 months to
5 years. Ackermann, Goltsblat & Partners can advise and assist
foreign nationals how to legally extend their period of stay in
Ukraine and avoid application of any sanctions for minor violations.

For further information, please contact: Igor Goltsblat at
igor.goltsblat@gmail.com

[Pitter Pen]

First source must be a Ukrainian embassy in your country, Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affair or State Border Service. Every has useful information on its website, though after getting it better check it on forums as the info may be out of date.
Also check websites of Ukrainian offices of BIG 4 (Delloite, Ernst&Yang, KPMG, PWC), they have surveys on visas, registration of foreigners in Ukraine, taxes etc. Also with the same aim check websites of local and international law firms: Asters, Magisters, Vasyl Kisil, Salans, Baker&McKenzy etc.
Do not rely much on info from unknown resources as it may old or completely wrong.
KR,
P

[AlexMc]

Thanks for the information, which is also very helpful