Student Visa (Type D)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 10-30 business days
- Fee
- $65 USD (standard), $130 USD (expedited)
- Validity
- Duration of academic program
- Entry
- Single entry
Long-term Type D visa required for students planning to study in Ukraine for more than 90 days. Citizens of Georgia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan do not require visa but must present Invitation to Study at border.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Full-time study at accredited Ukrainian educational institutions
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses for duration of study
Minimum funds: As determined by the university and Ukrainian immigration requirements
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 30x40mm, gray background, taken within 6 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, scholarship letters, sponsor letters; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover tuition and living expenses
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Ukraine; Minimum coverage: 30,000 EUR
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ukraine Type D Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa.mfa.gov.ua/
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain Invitation to Study from Ukrainian university, prepare academic documents, translations, and legalization
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Ukrainian embassy or consulate
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Biometrics
Attend appointment to submit documents and provide biometrics
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Fee payment
Pay student visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for processing (10-30 business days depending on checks required)
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Visa collection
Collect passport with Type D visa