(a) Ukrainian visas are not valid in the Russian Federation, and Russian Federation visas are not valid in Ukraine. (b) As a general rule, visitors requiring visas should apply before travelling.

Passport valid for at least one month beyond return date required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of all CIS countries (except nationals of Turkmenistan who do need a visa);
(c) nationals of Andorra, Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City.

*Nationals of Canada, the EU, Japan, Switzerland, Turkey and the USA applying for business or private visas do not require a letter of invitation.

Tourist: £20 (single-entry); £35 (double-entry); Business/Private: £20 (single-entry); £40 (double-entry); £110 (multiple-entry). Student: £10 (single-entry). Transit: £10 (double-entry); £50 (multiple-entry, business only).
US citizens: £63 (single-entry); £69 (double-entry); £104 (multiple entry) (inclusive of handling fee).
Note: A handling charge of £20 is also required from the Embassy for each application.

Single-entry: Valid for stays of up to 90 days within six months after first trip to Ukraine; Double-entry/Multiple-entry: Six to 12 months; Transit: Five days for each entry.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Valid passport/travel document with at least one blank page. (b) One completed application form. (c) Two recent passport-size photos. (d) Fee (postal order or company cheque only; if applying by post, enclose two separate postal orders or company cheques covering the handling charge and visa fee). (e) A contact telephone number. (f) Recorded, registered, self-addressed envelope for postal applications. Tourism: (a)-(f) and, (g) Tourist voucher with confirmation of hotel booking. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from Ukrainian company or organisation stating purpose of the visit (*see note below). (h) Copy of registration certificate of company or office in Ukraine. (i) For multiple-entry visas, detailed letters from Ukrainian company and company in home country explaining necessity for multiple-entry visa (*see note below). Private: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from Ukraine (faxed copy is acceptable) issued by the Passport and Immigration Department of a local Police Station in Ukraine (*see note below). Student: (a)-(f) and, (g) The original invitation letter from the Ministry of Education of Ukraine or from the University/College. Transit: (a)-(f) and, (g) Photocopy of the visa (if required) of the country of destination.

10 if submitted by post; three if submitted in person. This applies only to nationals of Turkey. For all other nationals, processing will always take approximately 10 days.

Embassy of Ukraine in the UK
60 Holland Park, London W11 3SJ, UK
Tel: (020) 7727 6312.
Website: www.ukremb.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0900-1300, 1430-1830; Fri 0900-1300, 1430-1715.
Not open to personal callers.
Consular section: Ground Floor, 78 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PL, UK
Tel: (020) 7243 8923 or (0906) 550 8955 (information line).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1200.

Embassy of Ukraine in the USA
3350 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 333 0606.
Website: www.ukraine.info.us

Consulate General of Ukraine in the USA
240 East 49 Street, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 371 5690.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0915-1200.
Website: www.ukrconsul.org