Ukraine resumes issuing electronic visas for foreigners: how to apply?

An e-visa is a convenient and modern way to visit Ukraine without unnecessary bureaucratic procedures. Find out how to apply for an e-visa and what you need to do

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Starting 17 February, the Department of Consular Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will resume issuing electronic visas for citizens of 45 countries. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Thanks to e-visas, foreigners now have a convenient opportunity to visit Ukraine for tourism, personal and business purposes, study, participation in cultural and scientific events, sports competitions, as well as to work as journalists or undergo medical treatment.

Who can get an e-visa?

An e-visa is available for foreigners from 45 countries.

The purpose of the visit can be:

▪️ Tourism

▪️ Private visits

▪️ Business trips

▪️ Education

▪️ Participation in cultural and scientific events

▪️ Sporting events

▪️ Journalistic activities

▪️ Medical treatment

Foreign nationals often face challenges when applying for documents to enter and reside in Ukraine. To avoid mistakes and wasted time, it is worth contacting qualified specialists. migration lawyers. The migration lawyers of Visit Ukraine will help you to understand all the nuances of obtaining a residence permit, as well as provide professional support at all stages.

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Timeframe for obtaining a residence permit

Regular processing: up to 3 business days

Urgent processing: 1 business day

How to apply for an e-Visa: step-by-step instructions

1. Register on the web platform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

On the official website, you need to create a personal account where you can subsequently fill out a questionnaire and track the status of your application.

2. Fill in the online form and upload documents

Online, you will need to enter your personal data and upload the documents:

- Photo

- Scanned copies of your international passport

- Invitation or other documents (depending on the purpose of the trip)

3. Pay the consular fee

The amount of the fee is paid by credit card online directly in the process of filling out the application form.

4. Receive a ready-made e-visa by email

After successful consideration and approval of the application, the e-visa will be sent to your e-mail in PDF format.

5. Print the visa and present it at the time of entry

To cross the border, you must have a printed document and a valid passport with you. The e-visa is valid at international border crossing points across the state border of Ukraine.

The cost of the visa

🔻 One-time e-visa: 20 USD

🔻 Double-entry e-visa: 30 USD

In case of urgent processing (within 1 working day), the cost of any visa is doubled.

We remind you! A temporary residence permit in Ukraine is a full-fledged document that provides the right to enter the country freely. However, it is important to keep your documents up to date and comply with all the requirements of migration legislation. We told you whether a visa is required for foreign nationals with a temporary residence permit in Ukraine and other peculiarities of crossing the border.

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