Basic Travel Requirements for Ivorians visiting
Ukraine
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Ukrainian Visa.
- An international Ivorian passport valid for a minimum of three months from stated departure date with 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Photocopy of the first page of your passport.
- Visa application form submitted online.
- One passport photograph (35 x 45 mm).
- Valid health insurance worth at least 30,000 EUR or its equivalents in other currencies.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the trip and for return trip.
- Accommodation reservation.
- Letter of invitation.
- Onward/return ticket.
- Documents confirming the purpose of travel.
- Consular fees.
Ukraine Visa for Ivorians
Facts about Ukraine
Ukraine is best known for its history, monuments, festivals and delicious cuisine. There are also a number of mountain ranges which are very good for skiing, hiking, fishing, and hunting. A very popular destination for tourists is the Black Sea. Tourists in the country like to take tours on ships from the Dnieper River to the Black Sea.
Tourism in Ukraine has taken a downturn recently because of the war in the country. Although in recent times, tourism has picked up, the number of visitors in the country was about 14.5 million in 2017. This shows that despite the war, it is still a top destination among tourists.
Smoking of tobacco and consumption of alcohol is highly prohibited in public places.
Types of Ukraine Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | within 10 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | within 10 days | Varies |
General Requirements for Ukraine Visa
- An international Ivorian passport valid for a minimum of three months from stated departure date with 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Photocopy of the first page of your passport.
- Visa application form submitted online.
- One passport photograph (35 x 45 mm).
- Valid health insurance worth at least 30,000 EUR or its equivalents in other currencies.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the trip and for return trip.
- Accommodation reservation.
- Letter of invitation.
- Onward/return ticket.
- Documents confirming the purpose of travel.
- Consular fees.
Ukraine Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Ukrainian tourist visa is issued to eligible applicants as a short-term visa for the purpose of tourism, investments, festivals, and medical treatments.
- This Ukrainian visa is also known as a type C-visa.
- It can be issued for three different entry types:
- Single-entry: allows one entry
- Double-entry: allows two entries
- Multiple-entry: allows multiple entries
- The single-entry visa allows you to enter Ukraine once, the double-entry twice, while the multiple-entry visa allows you to leave and re-enter Ukraine multiple times during its validity.
- The visa is issued visa-free for children under the age of 6 years.
- This visa is valid for a maximum of five(5) years with a stay period of 90 days in every 180 days.
- Ukrainian visa fee generally, is $65 USD, and double for expedited service, but the basic fee could vary depending on the nationality or region you are applying for the visa from.
- An invitation letter from the Ukrainian host containing personal details of the host and details of the applicant, purpose of the visit, duration of visit, number of entries and place of residence in Ukraine is required.
- A bank statement not older than 6 months is required. It should show that the applicant has enough money for the trip.
- Details of accommodation reservations in Ukraine should also be provided by the applicant during the visa application.
- All documents issued by any authority in your country must be legalized and submitted with its translation in the Ukrainian language.
- Generally, it takes 10 working days to process your visa but your visa can be processed within 5 working days through the expedition services. However, your application visa process can take longer than 10 working days up to 30 working days if there are additional information speculation are found necessary.
- If your visa application is refused, the Consul will inform you of the reason why it was being refused. The applicant can then submit a written letter of appeal within 30 days requesting a reconsider.
- The appeal should address every reason stated for the refusal. If after the Consul does not alter its decision afterwards, you will be notified.
- Submitting an appeal letter is free of charge, however, the consul will not refund the initial visa processing fees if your visa is rejected.
- You can apply for a visa extension. The application should be submitted to the State Migration Service in Ukraine between 3-10 working days before your current visa expires.
- An individual who overstays a visa validity will be issued a warning or fined between 510 UAH and 850 UAH which must be paid within 15 days from the day the applicant was fined.
Ukraine Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Ukrainian Student visa is for the students who are want to study in Ukraine for a long period of time.
- This visa, otherwise known as the type D-visa is issued for a period exceeding 3 months with the option of multiple-entries.
- It is also issued for internships in organizations or institutions of learning.
- To apply for this visa, the applicant has to get a valid invitation letter from the particular institution. The original invitation and a photocopy should be submitted.
- Ensure that there are no mistakes in the invitation and that the personal details match those in your International passport.
- The invitation letter should be registered according to the procedure established by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
- Note that all the documents you are to submit must be translated to Ukranian language.
- It is important that the passport photograph submitted with the application form online should be of high quality.
- Basic education students are allowed into Ukraine between 15 August and 15 November each year.
- You are to provide an original birth certificate and a photocopy legalized by the Ministry of Foreign affairs in your country.
- Applicants of this visa are to provide a sponsorship letter made by a court affidavit. The letter should contain the sponsor’s personal data (full name, address, contact number, email) and to what extent the applicant will be sponsored.
- Signed photocopies of the sponsor’s ID card or passport, and a bank statement of the sponsor’s personal account (not older than 6 months) showing sufficient funds to cover the applicant’s expenses for the first year will be required.
- University or tertiary institution applicants will have to present the original copy of their college school-leaving certificate, statement of results and photocopies of both, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Ivory Coast.
- A legalized medical certificate of general fitness should be submitted.
- The medical certificate is usually valid for two months which means that the individual has to apply to the institution in Ukraine within two months of the certificate’s issuance.
- The applicant must have health insurance with a coverage of at least 30,000 Euro. The health insurance should be valid throughout the study duration.
- A physical interview is required. However, the embassy accepts appointments for visa interviews about 3 months in advance and the number of each slot is limited.
- Receipt of your visa fees should be submitted along with the other documents.
Ukraine Visa Fees
Tourist visa
65.00 (USD)
Student visa
65.00 (USD)
Ukraine Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ivory Coast
Abidjan
Ukrainian Honorary Consulate in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire 19 Forster Crescent Yarralumla ACT 2600 GPO Box 1540 Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
(+225) (2) 6286 9711