If you hold Convention travel documents you must apply for a visa before you travel to Ukraine.

In connection with adoption of the order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine dated 24.02.2015 №247 / 5 "On Approval of Amendments to Certain Orders of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in the sphere of state registration of civil status", registered by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine of 25.02.2015 №218 / 26663, a demand to provide documents about marital status of foreigners and stateless persons, wishing to register their marriage in Ukraine, no longer required.

Now these people have to provide information about their marital status in the questionnaire on the state registration of marriage in which they certify, by signing it, they were notified about the legal consequences of nullity of marriage in case of submission of false information.

You can pay the consular fee in the bank (Barclays_Bank.docx which is located not far from the Consulate) after obtaining paying slips at the Consulate.

Pursuant to Article 195 of the Code of Laws on Marriage and Family of Ukraine, a Ukrainian citizen, or a citizen of a foreign state, can enter into a marriage with a foreign national on the territory of Ukraine on a general basis, i.e. in compliance with the terms of Articles 15 and 17 of the Code of Laws on Marriage and Family of Ukraine.

To marry a Ukrainian citizen, a UK citizen should follow these step-by-step instructions.

If you have been married before, please make sure that you have the original divorce decree or death certificate properly authenticated in the UK.

Since Ukraine acceded to the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, the UK documents destined for use in Ukraine should be certified by one of the officials in the jurisdiction in which the document has been executed. Said official must have been designated as competent to issue certifications by "apostille" (usually in The Legalisation Office, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes, MK10 1XX, Get information by phone: (+44) 020 7008 5959.).

Fill out a Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage ("marriage letter") at the UK Embassy in Kyiv.

This form (in English and Ukrainian) contains basic information and is a sworn statement that you are not currently married. It must be signed only in the presence of a Consular Officer and, as for a notarial service. At the same time you can obtain the forms and instructions necessary for filing an immigration petition with the Embassy or at your local Council in the UK

Authenticate the "Letter" during Citizen's reception hours on consular and legal issues at the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (legalization of documents tel.: (+38 044) 238-16-69; e-mail: [email protected], http://mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-affairs/reception).

Obtain a certified translation of the data page of your passport, any annulment decrees, divorce decrees or death certificates of your former spouse(s) (if you were previously married), and the letter of non-impediment to marriage.

To arrange for your marriage, take all the documents, including your original passport (with a translation), the authenticated original death or divorce decree (if any) (with translation), and the authenticated Letter of Non-Impediment to Marriage, with translation to RAGS - the civil registrar's office in the hometown of your fiance(e).

The Central RAGS in Kyiv is located at 11 Prospekt Peremogy, tel: +38 044 236-0071. The person who deals with marriages to foreigners can be reached at +38 044 236-0243 or +38 044 236-0147.

 

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Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Andorra

Angola

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Azerbaijan

 

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Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

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Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Burundi

 

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Chile

China (PRC)

Colombia

Congo (the Democratic Republic)

Congo (the People’s Republic)

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Côte d’Ivoire

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

 

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Djibouti

Dominica (the Commonwealth)

Dominican Republic

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Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

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Estonia

Ethiopia

 

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France

 

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Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Great Britain

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Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

 

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The Holy See

Honduras

Hong Kong (China)

Hungary

 

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Russian Federation

 

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Zimbabwe

  -  Foreigners and stateless persons are to submit their application for a short-term visa no earlier than three months before the planned trip.

 - should be valid for at least three months after the declared date of departure from the territory of Ukraine;

 - should contain at least two blank pages;

- should not be issued more than 10 years ago.

 

In order to get the criminal record check certificate from Ukraine an applicant should address the Consulate in person and fill in relevant forms (Note: the forms are to be filled in Ukrainian).

A valid passport is required as an ID proof and should be presented on the day of application.

Also, the applicants are expected to provide the Consulate with the exact address of the applicant’s former residence address in Ukraine.

The consular fee to be paid is £53.00, applications are processed within 1-1/5 months average.

The Consulate will be in position to issue respective document after the required data has been received from Ukraine’s competent authorities.

 

What documents are required to apply for a Ukrainian visa?

The list of requested documents you can find here - https://edinburgh.mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-issues/visa-requirements-foreigners-entering-ukraine

Where I can apply for the invitation letter for foreigner intending to visit me?

The standard invitation form you can get at any territorial/regional department of The State Migration Service of Ukraine.

How long does my passport have to be valid in order to apply for a Ukrainian visa?

You must possess a passport valid for at least 3 months after the anticipated departure from Ukraine.

 

How can I extend my visa?

Validity of the visa cannot be extended. According to paragraph 6 of the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine №150, 2012, (http://zakon4.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/150-2012-%D0%BF), for foreigners or stateless persons can be extended the period of stay in Ukraine. The State Migration Service of Ukraine is in charge of this procedure.

What documents are required for the nationals of The Russian Federation traveling to Ukraine?

Foreign passport and document confirming sufficient financial support.

 

Can I apply for a visa directly to the EU diplomatic missions in Ukraine skipping intermediaries (visa service centers)?

Yes, the documents can be submitted to the EU diplomatic missions directly by the applicant or by the commercial intermediary (Article 9 of the EU Visa Code)

Is it possible to apply for a Ukrainian visa on arrival?

Yes, single entry visa to Ukraine for the period up to 15 days are available on arrival at the "Borispol", "Odessa" airports, Odessa Sea Port for foreigners and stateless persons who failed to apply for a visa in time at the embassies or consulates of Ukraine abroad and have the profound reasons to enter Ukraine.

a)      on diplomatic or official purposes at the request of the Ukrainian government;

b)     emergency assistance response to Ukraine at the request of the State Emergency Services;

c)     urgent medical treatment or funeral of close relatives (with confirming documents);

d)     crew of foreign vessels travelling to Ukraine in transit.

 

Who is eligible to apply for a tourist visa on arrival?

Single entry visa for up to 15 days is also available at the "Borispol", "Odessa" airports, Odessa Commercial Sea Port for the nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Republic of Mauritius, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of El Salvador, the Republic of Seychelles, who are traveling on tourist purpose to Ukraine.

Whether invitation for study in Ukraine is sufficient enough to apply for a visa for study purpose?

The invitation letter of a foreigner issued by Ukrainian higher educational institutions should be registered at the State Centre of International Education (ref. Issuing and registration procedure of the invitations for foreigners and stateless persons intending to study (run internship) in Ukraine, adopted by the Decree of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine №1541 dated 01.11.2013, registered in the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine №2004/255-36).        

Where should I apply for the registration of an invitation to study in Ukraine?

For registration of invitations for foreign students you can apply to the Ukrainian State Centre of International Education, Tel: (044) 359 05 39.

 

Ukraine's Border Guard Service officers will be carrying out border control procedures according to the new Rules starting from September 2015.

The official website of the State Border Service of Ukraine informed.

As it states, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine adopted Rules on defining the period of short-term stay in Ukraine for foreigners who are nationals of states with a visa-free entry regime (order no.884 of 20 July 2015 registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on 5 August 2015 by no.944/27389).

Changes will affect nationals of states which enjoy a visa-free regime with Ukraine.

The Rules establish a new way the number of days a foreigner may stay in Ukraine is calculated.

From 9 September 2015 and on Ukraine's Border Guard Service officers shall be subtracting 180 days from the actual date a foreigner is entering/leaving Ukraine to see whether the 90-day limit has been exceeded. 

For instance, if a foreigner enters Ukraine on 9 September Border Guard Service officers shall take away 180 days from that date and check whether the foreigner has overstayed the allowed number of days (90). The same procedure shall be carried out upon all departures.

Foreigners violating the rules of visa-free stay in Ukraine shall face legal consequences.

When a previous overstay is detected by Border Guard Service officers a foreigner shall be denied entry to Ukraine. 

If an overstay is revealed upon a foreigner's departure from Ukraine he/she shall be brought to administrative responsibility according to Article 203 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences The allowed period of stay in Ukraine remains unchanged - foreigners enjoying a visa-free entry regime may stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days within 180 days, unless stated otherwise by international treaties of Ukraine.

Full text of the Rules can be found at Ukraine's Parliament official website (in Ukrainian).