To visit Ukraine, some foreigners need to take a land route through Schengen countries. Find out which EU countries are most likely to issue a Schengen visa, what types of visas are available, and which one is required for a successful trip to Ukraine.

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According to statistics from 2023, the largest number of applications for Schengen visas were submitted by citizens of China, India, Morocco and Russia. At the same time, not all Schengen countries grant visas easily - an official study singles out Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Read the article to find out where you have the best chance of getting your visa approved, what types of Schengen visa exist and which one you may need when travelling to Ukraine.

Which countries are most likely to issue a Schengen visa to representatives of other states?

Below are the countries that had the highest approval rate for foreign nationals in 2023:

For Chinese nationals - Germany (97.05%)

For Turkish citizens - Portugal (93%)

For citizens of India - Iceland (95.43%)

For citizens of Morocco - Switzerland (83.89%)

For citizens of Russia - Poland (99.61%)

For citizens of Algeria - Czech Republic (69.06%)

For citizens of Saudi Arabia - Slovakia (100%)

For citizens of Great Britain - Iceland (98.5%)

For citizens of Thailand - Austria (97.46%)

For UAE citizens - Austria (97.46%)

What are the types of Schengen visas?

At the moment, several types of visas are actively available. This can be influenced by the purpose of the trip, the duration of the trip, and the expected frequency of entries during the validity of the document. The list of documents differs by visa type depending on the purpose of the trip.

Currently, there are the following types of visas depending on the purpose of the trip:

1) Employment visa - obtained for an early stay in Europe for the purpose of earning money.

2) Tourist visa - obtained when visiting Schengen countries for tourist purposes;

3) Visitor visa - is issued on the basis of a special invitation from a resident of a Schengen country;

4) Business visa (business visa) - is issued for visiting Schengen countries for the purpose of concluding contracts (a prerequisite is an invitation from a business partner).

Fixed types of Schengen visas include:

1. Universal Schengen visa - type A (airport transit visa - travelling between airports without entering the territory of the Schengen countries) and type C (short-term visa - travelling for 90 days to any Schengen country within 180 days). Schengen visa type C can be single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry.

2. Limited territorial validity - the visa holder can travel only to the country indicated on the special sticker, or additionally to the countries whose codes are specifically indicated in the visa.

3. National visa type "D" - is possible for persons studying, working or residing in one of the Schengen countries. Valid for a period of 1 year.

In the spring of 2024, the prices for obtaining Schengen visas in the European Union increased. Details can be found in the article.

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What kind of Schengen visa is required for foreigners to visit Ukraine?

Currently, foreigners must use land transport to visit Ukraine. In some cases, it will be necessary to cross Schengen countries, which requires a special visa for certain categories of people.

The list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain a transit visa can be found here.

Tourists will need to apply for a short-term (transit) visa type C to cross the Schengen area.

For more information on the types of visas and the list of documents required for their issuance, please read the material.

Please note! Class A visas are not applicable, as air travel to Ukraine is currently not possible.

Citizens of Ukraine and EU countries often hold non-biometric passports. Read about the peculiarities of entering the EU countries with such a document here.

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