Visas & Customs Requirements

General Requirements:

Citizens of the USA do not need visas to enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for the period of time up to 90 days with a valid travel passport. Visas are still required for citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days.

For all types of visas the following must be submitted:

1. A passport or travel document valid for at least one month after the expiration date of the requested visa and having at least one blank visa designated pages;


2. One Visa Application form per travel document holder - answered completely and legibly typed or printed in ink in block letters, dated and personally signed by the applicant aged 16 or over or by a parent or a legal guardian of the applicant under 16.


3. One photo - recent, passport-sized, resembling applicant's travel document photo.


4. Together with all items listed above the following documents related to the purpose of entry, must be submitted in support of the Application for: Business Visa Visa for Religious Mission Visa for Humanitarian Mission Visa for Members of Rescue Services Student Visa Visa for Mass Media Staff Private Visa Tourist Visa Transit Visa Immigration Visa Visa for International Transport Service Staff Cultural Visa Scientific Visa.

General Consulates of Ukraine:

Chicago	http://www.ukrchicago.com
New York	http://www.ukrconsul.org
San Francisco	http://www.ukrainesf.com
Washington	http://www.ukraineinfo.us