Visa application for foreigners: legal framework, types of visas and insurance requirements

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Visa application for foreigners: legal framework, types of visas and insurance requirements

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Visa application for foreigners: legal framework, types of visas and insurance requirements

Citizens of countries with which Ukraine does not have a visa-free regime, as well as those who plan to stay in Ukraine for a long time (more than 90 days), are required to obtain a visa. Find out what laws regulate this process, what type of visa you should choose, and what insurance you need to take care of when applying for a visa

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Citizens of countries with which Ukraine does not have a visa-free regime, as well as those who plan to stay in Ukraine for a long time (more than 90 days), must obtain a visa. To do this, they must submit a certain set of documents to the relevant authorities, which is regulated by the current legislation. The main criterion for choosing the type of visa is the length of stay, and special attention should be paid to the need for and amount of insurance. Read the answers to all these questions in this article.

We told youhow to choose travel insurance for foreign citizens travelling to Ukraine earlier.

Laws that regulate visa issuance

- The Law of Ukraine ‘On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons’;

- Rules for issuing visas to enter Ukraine and transit through its territory;

- Procedure for confirming sufficient financial security of foreigners and stateless persons for entry into Ukraine, stay in Ukraine, transit through Ukraine and departure from Ukraine and determining the amount of such security;

- Instructions for issuing electronic visas.

It should be noted that between 1January and 1 July 2024, 1,188,466 foreigners entered Ukraine . More statistics on entry are available in the material of Visit Ukraine.

Types of visas required to enter Ukraine

If a country does not have a visa-free regime, a foreigner must present a visa when entering Ukraine. There are several types of visas, the main criterion being the length of stay in Ukraine.

1) Transit visas (type B) - issued to foreigners travelling in transit through the territory of Ukraine, with the transit period not exceeding 5 days: single-, double- or multiple-entry visas with a maximum validity of 1 year.

2) Short-term visas (type C) - issued to foreigners who plan to stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days within every 180 days: single-, double- or multiple-entry visas with a maximum validity of 6 months;

3) Long-term (type D) - issued to foreigners who plan to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days and apply for a temporary residence permit.

For more informationon obtaining visas for foreigners, please follow the link.

What are the insurance requirements for foreigners when applying for a visa to enter Ukraine?

When applying for a visa, a foreigner must provide proof that he or she is the holder (or has the right to obtain) a valid medical/travel insurance policy valid in Ukraine and covering the period of stay in the country (the policy must provide coverage of at least EUR 30,000 or the equivalent amount in another currency), unless otherwise provided by the legislation or international treaties of Ukraine.

When considering an application for a multiple-entry visa, the availability of a health insurance policy valid for the period of the first planned trip to Ukraine is checked.

For more informationon how to obtain insurance for entry to Ukraine, please read our previous article.

Please note! Holders of diplomatic/service passports are exempt from this requirement. In addition, other insurance requirements apply to journalists and other media representatives travelling to Ukraine.

At the same time, given the martial law imposed in Ukraine and the risks posed by the full-scale invasion of Russia, we recommend that everyone take out medical insurance covering military risks when entering the country. This will help you to protect your life and feel confident when travelling as a tourist or performing diplomatic/official duties. Read our article to find out how such insurance works and what it covers.

More useful information for foreigners planning to enter the territory of Ukraine can be found on the Visit Ukraine portal.

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

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Who needs a visa to enter Ukraine?

Citizens of countries with which Ukraine does not have a visa-free regime, as well as those planning to stay in Ukraine for a long time (more than 90 days), must obtain a visa.