Sincere thanks to: "Dan" and the "Brama Travel tips board" for the information which follows.
SECTION | QUESTION | INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING |
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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 |
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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 : | |
TYPE | Normally the letter "P" - youll find this on the top left hand corner of your passports photo page; | |
NUMBER | Copy your number exactly as it appears in your passport; | |
DATE OF ISSUE & VALID UNTIL | Copy these exactly as they appear in your passport; | |
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 friends 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.