Latest On New Visa Rules For Ukraine

With immediate effect, from the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No.118, 1 March 2017.
The key changes are as follows:

State migration service invitations are no longer required for obtaining short- term business and private visas. Under the new law the visas can be issued based on

• a formal written application* from a legal entity- resident of Ukraine
• a notarized application* from an individual (including a foreign citizen residing in Ukraine)
  *applications are to meet requirements introduced by the new rules
• The procedure for issuing long-term D-visas has been revised – now such visa is issued as multiple-entry for 90 days.
• The procedure for issuing long-term D-visas has been revised – now such visa is issued as multiple-entry for 90 days.
• The new rules introduce a possibility of submitting an electronic application for a single entry visa valid for up to 30 days for travelling under business or tourism purposes.

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