UKRAINE

VISA REQUIRED

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Destination: Ukraine
Purpose of trip: Business

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UKRAINE

VISA REQUIRED

YOUR INFORMATION

YOUR INFORMATION*

Nationality:  
Destination: Ukraine 
Purpose of trip: Business 

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IMPORTANT

VISA VALIDITY

– Up to 6 months, single entry
– Up to 6 months, double entry
– Up to 1 year, multiple entry

All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion. FURTHERMORE, ALL VISA SUBMISSIONS SHOULD NOT BE MADE MORE 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR INTENDED TRAVEL DATE.

APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENT

Please note that the Embassy of Ukraine in London only accepts visa applications via an appointment system.

As part of the online application form, you will need to arrange this appointment. Please work with your visa agent to ensure this is arranged for a mutually agreed date / in line with your travel plans. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT, UNLESS REQUESTED.

EMBASSY DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT: The Embassy of Ukraine in London reserves the right to request additional documentation in support of an application, and can amend / increase consular fees without prior notice. Before starting the request form, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

NEXT STEPS

Review document list below, select visa type (see 'PROCESSING TIMES / FEES' below) and complete request form / payment.

Prepare documentation. Please do be mindful of originals and provide our team sufficient time for step 3 below.

Access the DRAG N’ DROP email (supported by Dropbox Inc.), where you can securely upload scans of all documentation for our review. This additional email will be sent to you within 1 – 2 business hours of completing the request form. You may also find further information on the DRAG N’ DROP process via the menu above. IT IS IMPORTANT WE COMPLETE THIS STEP AS TO AVOID REQUESTING AMENDS UPON RECEIPT OF ALL ORIGINALS. FURTHERMORE, YOU MUST ALLOW OUR TEAM 1 WORKING DAY TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Only once your documents have been reviewed, will our team provide instruction on sending us all originals or arrange for free collection if you are in the central London area, for submission ON YOUR BEHALF to the relevant Consulate / Embassy. All options, including return delivery, will be discussed in line with your travel plans.

UKRAINE BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS

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Original passport. This must:

  • be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date
  • have at least two blank visa pages
  • be issued no more than 10 years ago

Clear colour photocopy of the biodata page / photo page of your valid passport.

Two original recent 45mm x 35mm colour photographs. These must:

  • be taken within the last month
  • be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
  • show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
  • have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
  • not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

DO NOT ATTACH THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Signed, dated and fully completed original application form. Please complete online at: http://visa.mfa.gov.ua.

When completing the application form you must:

  • ensure all your personal data from your passport is correct
  • when selecting the visa processing office, you must select the “Embassy of Ukraine in UK” (your application will be submitted in London)
  • upload a clear colour copy of your scanned passport photograph
  • when / if prompted, please do not make payment – we will take care of this on your behalf at the stage of lodging the application to the Embassy of Ukraine in London
  • once you have registered via the above Ukraine online visa application form, there will be an option to view appointment availability – as outlined above, please work with your visa agent to ensure this is arranged for a mutually agreed date / in line with your travel plans. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT, UNLESS REQUESTED.

Signed and completed original letter of support from your home employer. This must be signed by a member of your HR, or a member of your management team. If the latter, this person must be at least a manager grade and/or at least the same grade as yourself, and must be aware of your trip.

Please see template attached: Ukraine – Business support letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

  • Addressed to the “Embassy of Ukraine in London”.
  • Letter needs to be on home employer headed paper and dated within the last month
  • Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the home employer
  • Purpose of visit
  • People / places and organisation to be visited, with contact phone numbers
  • Applicant’s name and nationality
  • Start date of employment and job title
  • Passport number and DOB
  • Start & Expiry date of the passport
  • Dates of travel to Ukraine
  • Validity of visa applied for
  • A guarantee to meet maintenance expenses
  • Medical insurance undertaking (if applicable)

Signed and completed original invite letter from your inviting company.

Please see template attached: Ukraine – Invite letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

  • Addressed to the “Embassy of Ukraine in London”.
  • Letter needs to be on inviting company headed paper and dated within the last month
  • Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the inviting company
  • Contain the number assigned in Ukraine’s Unified State Registry of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Citizens’ Associations AND company registration number
  • Purpose of visit
  • People / places and organisation to be visited, with contact numbers
  • Applicant’s name, nationality and place of residence
  • Passport number, DOB and place of birth
  • Start & Expiry date of the passport
  • Dates of travel AND place of stay in Ukraine
  • Validity of visa applied for
  • A guarantee to meet maintenance expenses
  • Contain the stamp of the inviting company (if applicable)
  • Medical insurance undertaking (if applicable)

Proof of valid travel insurance. It must:

  • cover any costs of repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or emergency hospital care or death during your stay in Ukraine.
  • be valid for the whole of Ukraine and the whole of the stay.
  • have a minimum cover of 30,000 EUR.

A clear colour copy is acceptable.

Clear original copies of your last 3 months bank statements, as a proof of sufficient funds. These must:

  • show a sufficient amount per day of stay, to cover the expenses during your intended stay in Ukraine and for the return to the UK
  • clearly state your name and address

BANK STATEMENTS WHICH ARE DOWNLOADED FROM THE INTERNET MUST BE STAMPED/CERTIFIED BY THE BANK.

Clear colour copy of valid flight booking / travel itinerary. This must show a confirmed round-trip or onward travel.

If the latter, the traveller must also provide all documentation / immigration approvals (if applicable) for the onward travel.

Clear colour copy of confirmed accommodation (hotel, apartment, hostel, etc) booking mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

Valid proof of UK residence. This must be presented as your valid original UK residency visa in your passport / in the form of a valid original UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card.

This must be valid for at least three months beyond your requested visa validity.

RED FLAGS

Application referred to the State Migration Service of Ukraine, can have processing times extended up to a period of 30 working days. Global Visas will keep all applicants updated should such a situation occur.

A special permit is required if visiting the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine.

Please contact us if you require further information / clarification on this requirement.

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visas service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases.

All consular fees however are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.
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4 WORKING DAYS SERVICE

UP TO 6 MONTH, SINGLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees  £180.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:  £106.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£180.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£106.00 incl. VAT

UP TO 6 MONTH, DOUBLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees  £180.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:  £160.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£180.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£160.00 incl. VAT

UP TO 6 MONTH, MULTIPLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees  £180.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:  £214.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£180.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£214.00 incl. VAT

11 WORKING DAYS SERVICE

UP TO 6 MONTH, SINGLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees  £160.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:  £53.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£160.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£53.00 incl. VAT

UP TO 6 MONTH, DOUBLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees  £160.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:  £80.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£160.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£80.00 incl. VAT

UP TO 6 MONTH, MULTIPLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees  £160.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:  £107.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£160.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£107.00 incl. VAT

VISA TIPS

APPLICATION PREPARATION

Be proactive. Review the whole application process and makes notes on anything you require clarity on. By addressing this with your visa agent will make the process easier and more efficient.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Be mindful that each document has its own requirements (i.e. passport validity / photo sizes / form signing / originals / information required for support letters etc). It is important that each requirement is adhered to.

DATA ACCURACY

Personal information must be accurate and consistent across all your documentation. Passport information, employment details, travel dates, postal addresses, points of contact etc. You must paint a consistent and accurate picture of your trip.

APPLICATION TIMESCALE

Always remember timescales. Some documents may take longer to obtain (i.e. documents from abroad / from official govt bodies / may require official certification or legalisation). Taking this into consideration along with processing times is very important. 

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Taking a practical approach to immigration is very important. Being considerate of consular closures, travel plans, processing times, delivery timeframes, receiving original supporting documents etc. You must be mindful and plan for such considerations. 

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