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Visas & invitations

A visa lets a foreigner enter Ukraine: a short-stay type C (up to 90 days) or a long-stay type D used to then apply for a residence permit. It is issued by a consulate on an invitation or ground; visa-free nationals need no tourist visa.

Section updated: 24 June 2025

Main guide · updated 24 June 2025Type C or type D visa: which Ukrainian visa do you need?The type C visa is a short-term visa for stays up to 90 days within 180: tourism, visits, business trips. The type D visa is a long-term visa for those coming to live: it grants entry and the right to apply for a temporary residence permit. The simple rule: if you plan to stay beyond 90 days or to work, you need type D.Read the guide

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Residence permit, done for you

From choosing the legal ground to the issued card: fixed price, case status online.