STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING
THE OFFICIAL UKRAINE VISA APPLICATION FORM

Sincere thanks to: "Dan" and the "Brama Travel tips board" for the information which follows.

SECTION QUESTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING
SECTION 1 SURNAME Exactly as it appears in your passport
SECTION 2 FULL NAME First name(s) only as it appears in your passport
SECTION 3 OTHER NAMES OR SURNAMES USED IN THE PAST This would pertain to those that had a name change including women through marriage.
SECTION 4 DATE OF BIRTH (Day/Month/Year)
COUNTRY and PLACE OF BIRTH
SECTION 5 SEX Check the correct box
SECTION 6 NATIONALITY Country of citizenship
SECTION 7 PERSONAL NUMBER Here you can use a Social Insurance Number
(Social Security Number in the USA) or
Drivers license number.
SECTION 8 ADDRESS OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE List your full mailing address.
SECTION 9 PASSPORT DETAILS :
  ball.gif (139 bytes)TYPE Normally the letter "P" - you’ll find this on the top left hand corner of your passport’s photo page;
  ball.gif (139 bytes)NUMBER Copy your number exactly as it appears in your passport;
  ball.gif (139 bytes)DATE OF ISSUE & VALID UNTIL Copy these exactly as they appear in your passport;
  ball.gif (139 bytes)ISSUING AUTHORITY You should locate this information on the bottom right hand corner of your passport's photo page.
SECTION 10 MARITAL STATUS Check the correct box
SECTION 11 INFECTIOUS DISEASES Check the correct box
SECTION 12 CRIMINAL OFFENCES Mark yes and then specify - ONLY if you have ever been charged with a serious offence. Do not list traffic or minor offences
SECTION 13 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LIMITED OR PROHIBITED FROM AN ENTRY TO UKRAINE If yes, then explain, otherwise check "no"
SECTION 14 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DEPORTED OR REMOVED FROM UKRAINE Check the correct box
SECTION 15 PURPOSE OF YOUR JOURNEY For private Visa write "visiting family & friends" or "business" or "visitor" for Tourist Visa you require an official invitation, which we can supply.
SECTION 16 DURATION OF STAY IN UKRAINE Must be 6 months or less for "Private/visitor or Tourist" visa.
SECTION 17 DATE OF PROPOSED ENTRY TO UKRAINE Be sure to state an exact date that is clearly in advance of the date you actually plan to arrive in Ukraine. DO NOT state a range of dates. Your visa will not be valid until this date, so it is imperative that you indicate a date that is earlier than your proposed date of travel.
SECTION 18 POINT OF ENTRY TO UKRAINE Write the name of the first city you will arrive in. (Kyiv, Lviv, etc.)
SECTION 19 MEANS OF TRANSPORT FOR ENTRY TO UKRAINE Depending on your means of transport e.g. Airline (state name), Rail, Bus etc.
SECTION 20 NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION WHICH INVITES It is only necessary to fill in this section if you are traveling as a tourist as this is the only category that still requires an invitation.
  NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRIVATE PERSON WHO INVITES No longer required to fill in this section if you are traveling on a Private visa.
SECTION 21 CITIES IN UKRAINE YOU INTEND TO VISIT State the main cities you will be visiting. This information does NOT limit your travels once in the country. Present laws allow you to travel wherever you wish.
SECTION 22 ADDRESS OF TEMPORARY ADDRESS IN UKRAINE Hotel or friend’s name and address.
SECTION 23 IN CASE OF NEED WHO WILL GIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT Usually you would simply write "self" or if on business then the company you work for or the company that invited you.
SECTION 24 CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS INCLUDED ON YOUR PASSPORT AND WHO WILL TRAVEL WITH YOU TO UKRAINE. Only list this information if your children are traveling with you.
SECTION 25 IF YOU HAVE BEEN TO UKRAINE If so list date, if not leave blank.
SECTION 26 VISA REQUESTED FOR Check the appropriate box
SECTIONS 27-31   Complete only if you are seeking a transit visa through Ukraine.

Sign and date the application form and it is ready to be submitted to your nearest Ukraine Consulate together with your passport, two passport-type photos and the required fee.

As a note of interest – A "Tourist" Visa is what most travelers would normally request, however Ukraine continues to create barriers to tourism by requiring that all applications for Tourist Visas be accompanied by a formal invitation, which we can supply if necessary.

For exact visa costs and waiting times for various types of visas please call or e-mail us.