Ukraine visas
Whether you need a visa for Ukraine depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: many nationals can enter visa-free for short visits, some visa-required nationals can use the electronic visa, and others must obtain a short-term (C), long-term (D) or transit (B) visa from a Ukrainian consulate. Short-stay entry and visas are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, while residence permits, immigration permits and citizenship are handled by the State Migration Service of Ukraine. Note that Ukraine remains under martial law following the full-scale invasion of February 2022, and entry rules, border crossings and processing can change at short notice, so always confirm current conditions with official sources before travelling.
Ukrainian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Ukraine β tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Ukraine to work β the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Ukraine β student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Ukraine.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Ukraine as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Ukraine long term β residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Ukrainian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Ukraine β key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (visas) and the State Migration Service of Ukraine (residence and citizenship)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2; EEST/UTC+3 in summer)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources Β· last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only β not legal advice.
