From now on citizens of Australia and New Zealand can apply for a visa to Ukraine online. Citizens of the USA and European Union can visit Ukraine without visas.

You can now apply online for a visa to Ukraine from Australia, New Zealand

The electronic visitor visa to enter Ukraine for a period up to 90 days can now be obtained online. Visas are issued for both business and tourist purposes, Ministry of the Foreign Affairs announced on its Facebook page.

• Apply online here: https://evisa.mfa.gov.ua/

It is the first time that foreign citizens can apply for an entry permit online. All you need to do is to fill in the form on the website of the Ukrainian government, attach copies of relevant documentation, where required (a screenshot or a photo will do, you can also scan documents). Payments by Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

• You will be able to track online the status of your application.
• Processing time: Up to 9 business days (basically, 2 calendar weeks).
• Cost: USD 65.
• Single entry visa is valid for 30 days.

See the complete list of countries citizens of which are eligible to apply online below.

The complete list of countries, citizens of which are able to apply for a visitor permit online. Source: Facebook of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Previously visitors from Australia or New Zealand could obtain visa on arrival at the airport. However, the government officials were concerned about the long queues at the international airports that occurred from time to time when several flights arrived at once. The officials said it was not a good first impression about the country and made a decision to improve the situation. Now you can simply fill in an application in the comfort of your home and then print the electronic documents that you get by email, with the number of your official permit to enter the country.

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