The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has recently adopted
Resolution No. 567, introducing new rules for the issuance of
Ukrainian visas and temporary residence permits.
The amendments will enter into force on 11
September 2011 and provide for only 3 types of visas:
- transit (type B);
- short-term (type C); and
- long-term (type D).
The transit visa (type B) is issued for one, two or
multiple entries for up to 1 year for an individual's transit
or the transit of baggage or passengers by automotive transport,
and allows for a stay in the territory of Ukraine for up to 5 days
during each transit.
The short-term visa (type C) is issued for
individuals who intend to stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days within
180 days from the date of first entry. This visa may be issued for
one, two or multiple entries for the duration indicated in the
application but not exceeding five years. This type of visa will be
issued for all short term visit purposes, including
