Visa to Ukraine for citizens of the USA

American citizens travel to Ukraine for both tourist and business purposes. Therefore, many are interested in the rules for entering our country. If you are interested in a consultation with a detailed algorithm of actions in your case, the lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm will be happy to provide it. We specialize in migration law, so we are ready to help our clients effectively. Let's take a closer look at the rules for US citizens to enter Ukraine.

Statistical data

Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, US citizens come here for different purposes. For some, it is a volunteer or work trip. At the same time, the tourism sector is also functioning. For example, more than 26 thousand American tourists visited Ukraine in the first half of last year.

Do US citizens always need a visa to enter Ukraine?

Visa rules do not apply to all cases. They apply only to situations where a US citizen wants to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days. If the trip will last less than that, you can come to Ukraine using the visa-free regime option. This will give the right to travel, receive medical treatment, and visit relatives. However, it is not possible to come to Ukraine under the visa-free regime to receive education or work. In these two cases, a visa is required.

How do I get a visa?

You can get a visa to Ukraine before you arrive here by visiting a Ukrainian consular office. There is a Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, DC. There are Consulates General in San Francisco, New York, and Chicago. It is there that an applicant can find out the necessary information if he or she is solving the issue on his or her own. If you contact our team of professionals, we will help you to answer your questions about the current rules of entry to Ukraine in detail and in a quality manner.

You should know that you will not be able to get a visa at the border or airport. So make sure you apply for it in advance.

What documents do US citizens need to have to cross the Ukrainian border?

To enter Ukraine, you must have the following documents

1. a valid foreign passport with at least one free page for an entry stamp;
2. onfirmation of the purpose of the trip;
3. a policy confirming the availability of health insurance;
4. proof of financial support required for staying in Ukraine or transit to another country (it should be at least $45 per person per day).

Foreigners who are banned from entering Ukraine by authorized state bodies will not be able to cross the border of our country.

Documents confirming the purpose of the trip

Speaking of documentation that can be used to confirm the purpose of the trip, the following documents are worth mentioning:

• a notarized invitation from friends or relatives if you are traveling to visit;
• a ticket from Ukraine, travel vouchers and confirmation of accommodation reservation if you are traveling;
• invitations from companies, institutions or organizations if you are traveling on business;
• tickets or invitations if you are coming to attend an event;
• documents confirming treatment in medical institutions of Ukraine, if you are traveling for medical tourism;
• visa or tickets to another country if you are going to transit through Ukraine.

The lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm will provide detailed answers to your questions in the format of a consultation. And if you need a visa for your trip to Ukraine, we will offer high-quality legal support for the procedure of its registration, which will help you simplify the whole process.