Attention: This regulation is not extended to the immigrant visas, student visas with the purpose to study in Ukraine and for those U.S. citizens, who enter Ukraine with the purpose to work at the U.S. diplomatic/consular missions in Ukraine and to the cases when the U.S. citizens stay in Ukraine more than 90 days within the period of six months.

Starting August 1, 2005 Ukraine sets visa free regime for citizens of Japan and Canada. On July 19, 2005 and July 26, 2005 President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko signed Decrees #1107/2005 and #1134/2005, which introduced visa-free regime of entry to Ukraine and transit through its territory for citizens of Japan and Canada who may stay in Ukraine without visas up to 90 days. A passport valid for six months beyond the planned date of travel is required.
For the Japan and Canadian citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of the above mentioned countries in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are required.

On July 26, 2005 President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko signed the Decree #1131/2005, that introduced visa-free regime of entry to Ukraine and transit through it territory for citizens of European Union, Switzerland and Liechtenstein who may stay in Ukraine without visas up to 90 days. A passport valid for six months beyond the planned date of travel is required.

For citizens of the above mentioned countries who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of the above mentioned countries in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are required.

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FOR ALL VISAS THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED:

1. Original (no copies!) passport or travel document, both hereinafter referred to as "the travel document", valid for at least one month after the expiration date of the requested visa and having two blank visa designated pages. Please note that the so-called Green Card (i.e., Resident Alien Card) is not valid for entry into Ukraine;
   
   
2. One Visa Application form . You will need Acrobat Reader to view or print these forms in Portable Document Format (PDF): page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4 per travel document holder - answered completely and legibly typed or printed in ink in block letters, dated and personally signed by the applicant aged 16 or over or by a parent or a legal guardian of the applicant under 16 (a child included in an adult's travel document must be included in the adult's visa application form with a photograph);
   Here is an example of filling out a form: page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4.
   
   
3. One photograph - recent, passport-sized, resembling applicant's travel document photo.
   
   
4. Together with all items listed above the following documents, each hereinafter referred to as "the supporting document", related to the purpose of entry, must be submitted in support of the Application for: Business Visa Visa for Religious Mission Visa for Humanitarian Mission Visa for Members of Rescue Services Student Visa Visa for Mass Media Staff Private Visa Tourist Visa Transit Visa Immigration Visa Visa for International Transport Service Staff

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IMPORTANT: No invitation letters are necessary for US, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Slovakia, Turkey citizens and citizens of the countries of the European Union for obtaining private visas

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A.) BUSINESS VISA

an original invitation (in some exclusive cases a legible fax version may be also accepted) from a legal entity duly registered in Ukraine, typed on its letterhead containing its official address and telephone number, signed by an authorized officer (other than the applicant) of the entity, bearing its seal and accompanied, when applicable, by a clear copy of its valid Certificate of Registration in Ukraine. The invitation must detail the purpose and if necessary the number of visits, exact travel dates, cities and/or towns to be visited and provide basic passport data of the invitee and be duly arranged by the internal affairs agencies.

B.) VISA for RELIGIOUS MISSION

an original letter of invitation from a Ukrainian religious organization for a foreign missionary must contain or be accompanied by a written confirmation under the signature and seal of a responsible official of the State Committee of Ukraine on Religious Matters or of the department on religious matters of a regional or city administration depending on where the sponsoring organization is registered (according to the acting Law of Ukraine foreign citizens staying temporarily in Ukraine can perform religious activities only in those religious organizations which have invited them and provided official approval by state authorities by which the statute of the inviting organization was registered).

C.) VISA for HUMANITARIAN MISSION

for individuals providing Humanitarian Aid, a visa is issued only on the basis of a letter of support from the Commission at the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for coordination, acceptance, transportation, security and distribution of humanitarian aid rendered by foreign States.

D.) VISA for MEMBERS OF RESCUE SERVICES

approval by the Ministry of Emergency Issues of Ukraine.

E.) STUDENT VISA

invitation of an established type issued by the Ministry of Education of Ukraine.

F.) VISA for MASS MEDIA STAFF

instruction by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on issuing the visa.

G.) PRIVATE VISA (except citizens of the above – mentioned countries)

• for a home stay visit - only original invitation of an established type issued in the applicant's name by a local "Visas Permits and Passports Department" Office (VVIR) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs where the sponsor permanently resides or other documents proving the private nature of the trip;
  
  
• personal application, results of a personal interview with an officer of Ukrainian diplomatic mission or consular post which is in charge of deciding whether a visa can be issued, and documents proving Ukrainian background of an alien or a non-citizen;
  
  
• in case of emergency (unexpected illness, death of relatives) visas can be obtained upon submitting a certified cable from a doctor of the Ukrainian clinic or a copy of death certificate;
  
  
• for a burial site visit - an original Ukrainian Red Cross official confirmation of an existing grave of the applicant's blood relative;
  
  
• for medical treatment - an official notification from the medical institution providing treatment to the applicant;

NOTE: Those wishing to enter Ukraine for permanent residence should call the Consulate General for further clarification before submitting an application.

H.) TOURIST VISA

One of the following documents proving the tourist nature of the trip is necessary to qualify for a tourist visa:

• a letter of invitation from a Ukrainian or American tourist agency (a request for a visa typed on a travel agency's letterhead, signed by its manager and accompanied with a printed itinerary of the applicant's visit listing the cities and/or towns to be visited and the name (-s) of hotel (-s) the tourist will be staying at, exact dates of accommodation with confirmation number (-s) ;
  
• a confirmation letter from a Ukrainian hotel (i.e., hotel reservation) ;
  
• a copy of the round-trip ticket issued by the Ukrainian National Air Carrier (only for the citizens of the USA , Canada , Switzerland and Japan , or citizens of the countries of the European Union ).

I.) TRANSIT VISA

a valid visa to the next country to be entered or, if such is not required, other documents which confirm entry into that country or a confirmed one way or round trip ticket for train or ship travel from the point of entry into Ukraine to the point of entry into the next country from Ukraine or if traveling by an automobile - a statement of the owner of the automobile; documents proving the transit nature of cargo transportation and public bus transportation through the territory of Ukraine. This visa does not authorize applicant's stay in Ukraine and is not required for a non-stop flight over Ukraine.

Transit of aliens through the territory of Ukraine is allowed, provided the alien has a transit Ukrainian visa, a destination country visa and tickets or other documents proving that the intended trip is really a transit.

J.) IMMIGRATION VISA

• permit by a local executive body for permanent residence in Ukraine;
• work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor.

NOTE: for employment (including lecturing) for period (-s) each exceeding three consecutive months - a labor authorization document - "Дозвіл на працевлаштування" (Dozvil na pracevlashtuvannia) in the name of the applicant issued by the Ministry of Labor of Ukraine and obtained for him/her in advance by the employer in Ukraine (a business visa is required for each entry with the same purpose for a period (-s) under three months).

K.) VISA for INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT SERVICE STAFF

license for international transportation issued by the corresponding agency of the host country.

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IMPORTANT: the Consular District (the area assigned to a Consular Post for the exercise of consular functions - Article 1 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and Optional Protocols, 04/24/1963) of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago includes States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

Please be sure to send your Visa Application Form to the appropriate Consular Office.

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Visa Section is open for visitors
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
from 9:00 a.m. till noon.
Visa documents are accepted until 11:30 a.m. only.

Processing times, requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.