The procedure for obtaining a volunteer visa to enter Ukraine may differ depending on the applicant's country of residence. Find out all about the institutions that provide this service, as well as the rules for applying, submitting documents, and obtaining a D-10 visa

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A D-10 visa to Ukraine for a volunteer is issued exclusively by appointment at the Embassy, Consulate or visa center. Mostly in the countries where there are visa centers of Ukraine, the application for a D-10 visa for a volunteer is carried out exclusively in them (such countries are Moldova, Turkey, the Netherlands, England, etc.). In countries where there are no visa centers, visa applications are submitted at the Embassy and Consulate of Ukraine.

At the same time, anyone applying for a volunteer visa should understand that certain requirements apply not only to the applicant who intends to obtain the document, but also to the organization that engages the foreign volunteer.

Legal requirements for an organization that engages a volunteer in its activities

Only organizations that meet the legal requirements can engage volunteers in their activities.

1. The organization must be included in the register of non-profit organizations and this must be confirmed by a relevant extract from this register or a decision to enter this register.

2. The constituent documents of the Organization must meet all tax requirements for non-profit organizations 

After the information is published on the website of the National Social Service, such an Organization is assigned a number, and information about the head, location and means of communication with the Organization is publicly announced.

It is not possible to obtain a D-10 visa for a volunteer to Ukraine on the basis of volunteering for an organization without the latter being published on the website of the National Social Service.

Our lawyers will be able to check whether the information about your Organization is published on the website of the National Social Service, as well as help you prepare all the necessary documents and send them for the publication of information about your Organization on the website of the National Social Service. To get help or advice, follow this link.

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How do I make an appointment to apply for a D-10 visa?

Appointments for applying for a D-10 visa for a volunteer at the Embassy or Consulate of Ukraine are made online. However, in order to make an appointment, you must first register in the visa office, fill out a visa application form, and only then can you choose a free slot and make an appointment. The visa application form in electronic form will be automatically sent to the consular office to which you have made an appointment.

Procedure for submitting documents and visa fee

After preparing all the necessary documents for obtaining a D-10 visa for Ukraine for a volunteer and making an appointment for their submission, the volunteer only needs to personally submit these documents to the Embassy, Consulate of Ukraine or to the visa center of Ukraine and pay the visa fee, and if submitted to the visa center, the visa center fee.

Payment of the consular fee for a D-10 visa to Ukraine for a volunteer usually takes place after submitting documents at a bank branch, mail to the details provided by the consul or visa center staff.

The issuance of an urgent D-10 visa to Ukraine for a volunteer requires the payment of a double consular fee, however, for citizens of some countries, a double consular fee is not provided and a D-10 visa for a volunteer in this case is issued as an urgent visa.

You can get assistance with obtaining a D-10 visa for a foreign volunteer or a residence permit in Ukraine on the basis of volunteer activities on the Visit Ukraine portal, Our lawyers are ready to provide comprehensive legal support, which will include not only consultations and answers to questions, but also assistance with the collection, submission and receipt of the documents you need.

To order a specialist consultation or full legal support, please follow this link. 

We remind you! Today, there are a large number of foreign volunteers in Ukraine who help military personnel and those affected by the war. Read what a volunteer needs to obtain a temporary residence permit in Ukraine and how to apply in our previous article.

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Ihor Usyk is the Head of Legal Department at Visit Ukraine

Before you travel to Ukraine or while you are already in the country, seek legal advice. Our team will help you feel safe and confident during your trip, business trip or relocation.