Ukraine
General visa requirements for travelling to Ukraine. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Tourist visa (Tourist e-Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 3 business days (standard), 1 business day (urgent)
- Fee
- $20 USD (single-entry), $30 USD (double-entry)
- Validity
- 30 days from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Ukraine's e-visa system resumed on February 17, 2025 after being suspended since 2022. Applications must be submitted between 3 months and 10 business days before travel. Urgent processing is available at double the fee.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to citizens of 45 countries including India, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, South Africa, Mauritius, and Caribbean nations
Eligible countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Palau, Peru, Philippines, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Suriname, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, business, educational, cultural, scientific purposes, and journalism
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 30x40mm, gray background, taken within last 6 months, high-resolution color photo
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, proof of employment; Minimum amount: 20 days' worth of average monthly per capita subsistence minimum
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Ukraine; Minimum coverage: 30,000 EUR
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ukraine e-Visa Application Form; Form url: https://evisa.mfa.gov.ua/
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the e-visa application form online at evisa.mfa.gov.ua
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Document gathering
Prepare required documents: valid passport, digital photo, travel insurance, proof of funds
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Fee payment
Pay the e-visa fee online: $20 for single-entry or $30 for double-entry
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Processing wait
Wait for processing: 3 business days for standard service, 1 business day for urgent service
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa via email. Print the e-visa and present it upon arrival in Ukraine
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa-Free Entry (Former Soviet States))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of Georgia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan have visa-free access to Ukraine based on bilateral agreements.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourist, business, family visits
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, bank statements, credit cards; Minimum amount: 20 days' worth of average monthly per capita subsistence minimum
Tourist visa (Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 15 days
- Processing time
- Same day at airport
- Fee
- 2,550 UAH (approximately $65 USD)
- Validity
- 15 days from arrival
- Entry
- Single entry
Emergency visa on arrival available for citizens of 33 jurisdictions at Boryspil Airport (Kyiv), Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), and Odessa International Airport. Maximum stay 15 days. Specific list of eligible countries not fully disclosed in public sources.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Emergency tourist or business travel
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit cards; Minimum amount: 20 days' worth of average monthly per capita subsistence minimum
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Ukraine; Minimum coverage: 30,000 EUR
How to apply
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Document submission
Proceed to visa counter at airport upon arrival with passport, insurance, and proof of funds
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee at airport counter
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing at airport (same day)
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Visa collection
Receive visa on arrival stamp in passport
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa-Free Entry (EU/EEA/Schengen))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
EU member states, EEA countries, and Switzerland have visa-free access to Ukraine. Visitors must have valid health insurance and proof of sufficient funds.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourist, business, family visits, or short-term studies
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, bank statements, credit cards; Minimum amount: 20 days' worth of average monthly per capita subsistence minimum
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Ukraine; Minimum coverage: 30,000 EUR
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa-Free Entry (Americas))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of USA, Canada, and select South American countries have visa-free access to Ukraine for tourism and business purposes.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourist, business, family visits
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, bank statements, credit cards; Minimum amount: 20 days' worth of average monthly per capita subsistence minimum
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Ukraine; Minimum coverage: 30,000 EUR
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa-Free Entry (Western Balkans))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have visa-free access to Ukraine.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourist, business, family visits
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, bank statements, credit cards; Minimum amount: 20 days' worth of average monthly per capita subsistence minimum
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Ukraine; Minimum coverage: 30,000 EUR
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa-Free Entry (Asia-Pacific))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel have visa-free access to Ukraine.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourist, business, family visits
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, bank statements, credit cards; Minimum amount: 20 days' worth of average monthly per capita subsistence minimum
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Ukraine; Minimum coverage: 30,000 EUR