visa requirements for ukraine

[keithandkatya]

Hello,

I am planning a return visit to Ukraine in the near future to see my inlaws...It has been almost 3 years since I have been there. The last time I used the Chicago embassy...Dan provided me with the information at the time. My questions... do you still need a visa? Does anyone have the addresses? I am not sure I will be able to find it- and perhaps it has changed in 3 years as well... thanks,

Keith

[Dan]

... in response to visa requirements for ukraine, posted by keithandkatya on Feb 22, 2004

Keith,

Not much has changed. If you are flying directly into Simferopol or Odesa, there is now the possibility of getting a visa (for a very short-term stay) upon entry into Ukraine. That is NOT available flying into Kyiv.

There is also the possibility to get a longer-term (up to 5 years) multiple-entry visa without it being a business visa. My daughter was granted a 'P-2' classification visa good for 5 years.

My suggestion is to ask for the multiple-entry 5-year visa. If they don't grant it, you aren't out anything for having asked.

The Chicago Consulate address and other information is available at this website -- http://www.ukrchicago.com/.

If you have any specific questions - just ask.

- Dan

[keithandkatya]

... in response to Still Pretty Much The Same . . ., posted by Dan on Feb 22, 2004

Thanks Dan... I will flying into Kiev... as far as I know it is the closest airport to my wife's hometown. yes... I will ask more questions if I come up with them and thanks for your offer to answer them... many thanks... you have been a big help in the past.  all the best,
Keith

[mudd]

... in response to Still Pretty Much The Same . . ., posted by Dan on Feb 22, 2004

yep, its still the same, just got my 3 year visa. for some reason, the Chicago embassy was cheaper thean the one in New York.