Visas on arrival to Ukraine
Visas on arrival are envisaged by the Rules of Issuing visas for Entering Ukraine and Transit Crossing Through Its Territory approved by the regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 118 dated March 01, 2017. Ukrainian visas on arrival are issued on the same day of application by departments of the consulate service […]
ENTERING UKRAINE. VISAS.
Like any other country, as a general rule, Ukraine requires foreigners to obtain a relevant Ukrainian visa to enter its territory. However, citizens of many countries do not need to get a Ukrainian visa for a visit for some definite number of days (e.g. 90 days within 180 days). Below there is a list of […]
VISA TYPES IN UKRAINE
There is only one regulation in Ukraine that defines all possible types of visas and how to obtain each of them, this is the Rules of Issuance Visas for Entering Ukraine and Transit Passing Through Its Territory, approved by the regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 118 dated March 01, 2017 (hereinafter […]
GETTING THE D-TYPE VISA
As was already learned above, a D-type visa is a long-term multi-entry visa issued to foreigners for a period of up to 90 days with a purpose for preparation of documents for a Ukrainian residence. There are the following sub-categories of the D visa based on the purpose of visit that are defined by the […]
GETTING THE ELECTRONIC VISA ONLINE
There is also an electronic visa (E-visa) which you can apply for on-line via the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The procedure of issuance of E-visas is regulated mainly by the Order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine No. 558 dated 18.12.2017. An electronic visa issued as a […]
CAN I PROLONG MY VISA?
Yes, any visa can be prolonged subject to some conditions. The full procedure of visa prolongation, including rules on when it can be done, for how many extra days, how much time it takes and all other peculiarities, is regulated by the Order on Prolongation of a Period of Stay and Prolongation or Reduction of […]
HOW SHOULD I PROVE MY FINANCIAL SECURITY?
When you apply for a visa of any type, one of documents you should submit is a proof of financial security that is done in accordance with the Order on Proving Sufficient Financial Security of Foreigners and Stateless Persons for Entering Ukraine, Staying in the Territory of Ukraine, Transit Passing Through the Ukrainian Territory and […]
WHAT ARE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES FOR OVERSTAYING?
In case of overstay a foreigner can be warned, fined and even banned from entering Ukraine the next time. In particular, articles 203 and 203-1 of the Code on Administrative Offences provides for a range of fines from UAH 1700 to UAH 5100 in case of overstaying. A ban to enter Ukraine can be imposed […]
GETTING EMPLOYED IN UKRAINE
As a general rule, foreigners are obliged to obtain a work permit in order to be able to work in Ukraine. However, this rule has a few exceptions. No work permit is required for the following categories of foreign employees: 1) permanent residence permit holders; 2) holders of the refugee status; 3) holders of the […]
HOW MUCH SALARY CAN A FOREIGNER BE PAID IN UKRAINE?
As everywhere, a matter of salary amount is to be decided between the employee and employer. However, Ukrainian legislation tries to induce employers to hire Ukrainians and to protect foreigners from being underpaid. So, there are some minimal salaries an employer is obliged to pay when hiring a foreigner. Legalhack: There is a way to […]