Poland issues most residence permits in the EU

Poland issues most residence permits in the EU

According to a recent Eurostat report, in 2018 Poland issued more residence permits to non-EU citizens than any other country in the European Union. Over 720,000 foreigners received their first residence permits in Poland in 2018, placing it at the top of Eurostat statistics, ahead of Germany (575,000 permits) and the United Kingdom (527,000 permits). …

Visa on Arrival no longer will be issued

Visa on Arrival no longer will be issued

Please note that on 14 November 2018 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amended Ukraine’s Visa Rules by its Decree no.954. According to the mentioned Decree starting from 01 January 2019 single entry 15-day tourist/business visas shall no longer be issued on arrival at Boryspil, Zhuliany (Kyiv) and Odesa international airports. MFA’s advice to …

EU Parliament approves Ukraine visa waiver

EU Parliament approves Ukraine visa waiver

Under the new law, Ukrainians who hold a biometric passport will be able to enter the EU without a visa for 90 days in any 180-day period, for tourism, to visit relatives or friends, or for business purposes, but not to work. The exemption applies to all EU countries, except Ireland and the UK, plus […]

Online Visa Application Service

Online Visa Application Service

Since 2017 foreign citizens are able to register their visa application online and to schedule an appointment at the Ukrainian Consular office directly through the site http://visa.mfa.gov.ua Please note that applicant’s photo uploaded to the system should to be of a high quality (passport photo requirements).

Ukrainian Visa at the airport for Indian, Indonesian & Malaysian citizens

Ukrainian Visa at the airport for Indian, Indonesian & Malaysian citizens

The list of countries whose citizens can apply for visa at the airport on arrival to Ukraine has been extended. One of the following documents is still required: Foreigners can get the visa on arrival through the checkpoint of the Consular Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the day application has been submitted. List […]

Embassy fee reduced to $65 for all visa types

Embassy fee reduced to $65 for all visa types

According to the amendments to the law of Ukraine, that was adopted on March 1: The visa fee rate for $65 US dollars is charged for visa type B, C, D by foreign diplomatic institutions of Ukraine, unless otherwise provided by international treaties of Ukraine. Urgent visa or registration in non working time visa fee […]

Migration visa (D type) simplified and extended

Migration visa (D type) simplified and extended

According to the new resolution of Cabinet of Minister of Ukraine, long-term visa is issued to foreigners and stateless persons to enter Ukraine for documents which give the right to stay or reside in Ukraine for period exceeding 90 days. Long-term visa is issued by foreign diplomatic institutions of Ukraine as a multiple visa for […]