Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 120Months |
| C-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| CW-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| CW-2 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| E-1 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2 2 | None | Multiple | 27 Months |
| E-2C 12 | None | Two | 3 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| H-1B | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| H-2B | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| I | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| K-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-1 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| L-2 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| NATO 1-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 36 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 15 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| R-2 | None | Multiple | 36 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| TD 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-2 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-3 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-4 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-5 | None | One | 1 Month |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
Original civil documents (often referred to as certificates of state registration of civil status acts) issued or re-issued in Ukraine are accepted regardless of the country or date of issuance (whether from the USSR, Poland, or Ukraine).
Re-Issuance of Civil Status Certificates
Re-issuance of certificates is based on civil status records and can occur if the original certificate has been lost, stolen, damaged destroyed, or if there have been changes or updates to the civil status record. Applications for re-issuance can be submitted by:
A third party, such as a lawyer, can apply if they have a valid power of attorney.
Certificates can be issued to representatives of institutions like education or child-care facilities, or to guardian authorities, upon presentation of a proxy from the institution and identity documents.
Age Requirements for Application
Individuals aged 16 or older can apply for re-issuance with a passport or another valid ID.
Processing and Delivery
Apostille for Use Abroad
Documents intended for use in countries that are parties to the Hague Convention must be apostilled. This includes documents certified by RAGS or a local notary. Apostilles can be affixed by the Ministry of Justice, which handles civil registry documents (birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates).
Ministry of Justice contact details:
Address: 73 Sichovykh Striltsiv St., Kyiv
Phone: +38-044-486-4216 (civil registry documents, Room 155)
+38-044-486-4988 (notarized documents, Room 118)
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday -- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
A regular apostille process takes one day, though it may take up to 20 business days in certain cases.
E-Register of Apostille
Since October 2015, Ukraine has maintained an e-Register of Apostilles, a database that tracks apostilles on documents issued by judicial and court agencies or notaries. You can access the e-Register online.
Document Availability and WWII-Era Records
Some civil records were destroyed during World War II. In such cases, local authorities may issue a certificate confirming this, though the process can take several months. Additionally, records of individuals from regions that were once part of Ukraine may have been transferred to neighboring countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Recognition of Marriages and Divorces in Certain Regions
Marriages and divorces performed in occupied Crimea or the occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts are not legally recognized in Ukraine. Only marriages and divorces officially registered by Ukrainian authorities, with corresponding documents, are valid for U.S. immigration purposes.
Birth and Death Certificates in Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, Luhansk People’s Republic (DPR, LPR) and other temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine (including parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions)
Ukrainian authorities do not issue birth or death certificates based solely on documents issued by Russian authorities in Crimea or proxy officials in other occupied areas of Ukraine, such as Donetsk, Luhansk, and some parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Individuals with such certificates may seek a Ukrainian court decree to obtain a valid Ukrainian birth or death certificate.
Marriages in Crimea and Occupied Areas
Since marriages in Crimea and the occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts are not legally recognized, individuals will need to marry outside these areas to establish a legal relationship.
Notarized or Certified Copies
Notarized or certified copies of civil documents are not accepted in Ukraine and are not issued by Ukrainian authorities.
General Issuing Authority Information
Most of the civil documents for Ukrainian citizens can be requested through DIIA/ДІЯ, a digital platform launched by Ukrainian Government to facilitate access to various public services and documents. Some of the documents are issued in an electronic format, like police certificates, and this electronic document can be considered an ”original". Others can be requested online through DIIA, but still need to be issued on paper, i.e. birth/marriage certificates.
TSNAP, or "Центр надання адміністративних послуг" (CNAP in English, which stands for Center for Administrative Services Provision), is a network of centers in Ukraine designed to provide citizens with access to a variety of public services in a convenient and efficient manner. These centers aim to streamline administrative processes and improve the quality of service delivery. Many TSNAP services are integrated with digital platforms like DIIA, allowing for a combination of in-person and online service delivery. This integration helps in reducing paperwork and speeding up administrative processes.
Civil documents are also available in Ukraine through local or oblast (district or regional) departments of state registration of acts of civil status (DRATsS). Diplomatic missions and Consular sections of Ukraine abroad, and also the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine can also accept requests for civil documents.
Available
Fees: < USD 1
Document Name: Svidotstvo pro narodzhennya (Свідоцтво про народження)
Issuing Authority: District or Regional State Registration of Civil Status Offices
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Birth certificates issued by officials of the Government of Ukraine are accepted. They bear a wet seal and a signature of the executive officer of the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Department Head of the State Registration of Civil Status Office
Registration Criteria: Defined by Family Code of Ukraine
Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant must request birth certificates from one of two locations: 1) district DRATsS (Civil Registry Office of the Department of Justice) either at the place of residence or at the place where the registration of document took place; 2) Ukrainian Consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for residents of other countries).
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: None for original issuance; < USD 1 for re-issuance
Document Name: Svidotstvo pro smert (Свідоцтво про смерть)
Issuing Authority: District or Regional State Registration of Civil Status Offices
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: All death certificates issued by officials of the Government of Ukraine are accepted. They bear a wet seal and a signature of the executive officer of the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Department Head of the State Registration of Civil Status Office
Registration Criteria: Defined by Family Code of Ukraine
Procedure for Obtaining: Similar to that of obtaining the birth certificate. Close relatives such as grandchildren may apply for the document.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Available
Fees: < USD 1 for original issuance; < USD 1 for re-issuance
Document Name: Svidotstvo pro shlyub (Свідоцтво про шлюб)
Issuing Authority: District or Regional State Registration of Civil Status Offices
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Marriage certificates issued by officials of the Government of Ukraine are accepted. They bear a wet seal and a signature of the executive officer of the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Department Head of the State Registration of Civil Status Office
Registration Criteria: Defined by Family Code of Ukraine
Procedure for Obtaining: Issued to the married couple on the day of the civil marriage registration. The procedure of obtaining a re-issued document is the same as for birth certificates. Re-issuance of the marriage certificate is not possible if the marriage has been terminated. In such case, the extract from the state registry (витяг з державного реєстру) can confirm the dates of marriage and divorce and the surnames prior to marriage registration and after divorce.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: Svidotsvo pro odruzhennya(booklet format) (Свідоцтво про одруження) or Svidotstvo pro ukladennya shlyubu (booklet format) (Свідоцтво про укладення шлюбу). Extract from the State registry (витяг з державного реєстру) of civil status of citizens about the marriage to confirm the premarital surnames (in case the marriage has been terminated).
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: According to the Family Code of Ukraine, religious marriage ceremonies are not recognized as a legal marriage. A marriage is only considered legal after its registration with the civil registry office and it is only legal from the date it is registered in the registry office.
Same-sex marriages are not possible in Ukraine. According to Article 21 of Ukrainian Family code, marriage is defined as a registered union between male and female partners.
Available
Fees: < USD 1 for original issuance; < USD 1 for re-issuance
Document Name: Svidotstvo pro rozirvannya shlyubu (Свідоцтво про розірвання шлюбу)
Issuing Authority: District or regional State registration of civil status offices
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: All divorce certificates issued by officials of the Government of Ukraine are accepted. They bear a wet seal and a signature of the executive officer of the issuing authority.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Department Head of the State Registration of Civil Status Office
Registration Criteria: Defined by Family Code of Ukraine; after July 27, 2010 the certificate is issued only to couples without minor children, or if one member of the couple is declared missing or incompetent.
Procedure for Obtaining: Depends on the article of Family Code under which the marriage is terminated but in general the procedure is similar to that of obtaining the birth certificate.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: Court decree regarding the marriage termination (Рішення суду про розірвання шлюбу) if it came into effect after July 27, 2010.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: Marriages are considered legally terminated in all cases when the applicant produces a divorce certificate or a court decree in lieu of a divorce certificate, if the divorce took place on or after July 27, 2010.
Unavailable
Alternate Documents: Adoption court decree or Record from the State Registry (Рішення суду про всиновлення або Витяг з державного реєстру)
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: There are optional documents. An adoption court decree and new birth certificates are sufficient documents for an adoption.
National ID Cards
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Passport of citizen of Ukraine – ID card
Issuing Authority: State migration service of Ukraine, overseas offices of the State Enterprise “Dokument” (currently processing travel and internal passports/ID cards for Ukrainian citizens residing abroad).
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Plastic card in ID-1 format with dimensions of 54 x 85.6 (+/-0.75) mm. The ID card is made of multilayer polymer material (polycarbonate) with laser data engraving technology. The front side of the ID card has the state flag of Ukraine, the small state coat of arms of Ukraine and the text of national anthem of Ukraine. The back side of the card has an optically variable image of the digitized picture of the passport holder’s face and holder’s year of birth separated by a space in the middle.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.
Registration Criteria: ID cards are issued to Ukrainian citizens who have reached the age of 14.
Procedure for Obtaining: The applicant needs to contact the local department of State Migration Services based on their place of registration in Ukraine. The applicant needs to provide his or her Ukrainian birth certificate and internal passports of his or her parents. Average processing time is 30 days.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: Beginning in 2016, the Passport of Citizen of Ukraine (which is used as an internal national ID, is not valid for international travel, and is colloquially known as an “internal passport”) is being replaced by the new format ID card described above for all those applying for a national ID for the first time. Holders of Passports of Citizen of Ukraine needing a new document will receive a replacement Passport of Citizen of Ukraine rather than the new format ID card. Internal passports continue to be widely used as national ID, particularly by older individuals.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: There are two versions of the ID card available – with electronic chip and without electronic chip.
Police Certificates
Available
Fees: None for regular processing.
Document Name: “Vytiah” (Витяг)
Issuing Authority: Departments of Information and Analysis of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, central and local
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Effective April 23, 2022, all police certificates are issued online and are printed on a regular office paper of A4 format, with a serial number, QR code and digital stamp and seal. It must all be a “FULL”/POVNA (ПОВНА версія, не СКОРОЧЕНА) version and list all current and previous names ever used by the applicant.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Head of Department
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: As of April 23, 2022 Ukrainian citizens can request their criminal certificates if they have no criminal record at this link: vytiah.mvs.gov.ua. Alternatively, they can request it from the nearest Center for Administrative Services in Ukraine (TSNAP).
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: For immigrant and K visa processing the police certificates must include all previously used names and surnames. In order for a police certificate to include all the previously used names and surnames, the requestor must specifically state so. The applicants then must make sure all these names appear on the police certificate.
Court Records
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Sudove rishennya (Судове рішення; рішення суду)
Issuing Authority: Courts of Ukraine or Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Conviction court decrees must carry a wet seal, date they came into effect, and signature of the judge(s) and the court's secretary.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: The courts issue these documents. Third parties and parties not present in the court are sent copies via mail.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Prison Records
Unavailable: Convicted applicants need to provide an original of the relevant Court Record with a copy and translation.
Military Records
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Prypysne svidotstvo (приписне свідоцтво), Viyskovyy kvytok (військовий квиток), Posvidchennya ofitsera (посвідчення офіцера) (for officers and generals currently in service)
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Defense (Military Enlistment Office)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Military books issued during the Soviet era have a red cover; Ukrainian-issued ones have gray or green cover. The first page features a photograph, wet seal and a signature of the Military Commissioner
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Military Commissioner
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Under Ukrainian martial law, all males who turn 17 receive a registration certificate which shows which Military Enlistment Office this person is attached to. This document is a draft registration document and is not evidence of active military service. If the person enters active military service, the person receives either a military book or a temporary military book (because of the lack of military books). Military officers in active service receive officer’s books.
Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: Although military books never expire, some elderly males may have turned in their military books to their Military Enlistment Office. Similarly, a person may turn in his military book when he works for certain state organizations (i.e. Secret Service). In such cases, a certificate may be issued by the Office or the Ministry of Defense as an alternate record of military service.
Comments: Under Ukrainian martial law, all males aged 18 years old or older, and some females (those who contracted for a military service and those having special occupations: medical; communications; computing; optical and audio measurement tools and metrology; cartography and topogeodesy etc) will have a registration certificate. Possession of a registration certificate does not mean the individual actually joined the armed forces or participated in military service.
Travel Documents
Types Available: Regular, Diplomatic, Official.
Fees: Depend on the urgency of issuance; from $45 to $100.
Document Name: Pasport gromadyanyna Ukrayiny dlya vyizdu za kordon (Паспорт Громадянина України для виїзду за кордон)
Issuing Government Authority: State Migration Service (since 01/01/2013), Embassies/Consulates of Ukraine, overseas offices of the State Enterprise “Dokument” (currently processing travel and internal passports/ID cards for Ukrainian citizens residing abroad)
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Blue cover. Issued for 10 years without a possibility to prolong. Bio page: stylized images of the small State Emblem of Ukraine in the form of a circle and the State Flag of Ukraine with optical and dynamic effects observed at different viewing angles; last and first name are in Ukrainian and transliterated in English; all symbols are laser-engraved; visa pages contain ornaments and heraldic symbols of different regions of Ukraine.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title
Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria
Procedure for Obtaining: Citizens of Ukraine may apply at any department of State Migration Service Service, Embassies/Consulates of Ukraine and overseas of the State Enterprise “Dokument”; the procedures may be different at different departments.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: There are no exceptions.
Comments: As of April 2015, Ukraine discontinued printing the child travel document. Children are now issued a biometric passport valid for four years. Ukrainians may refer to their national ID card are their “passport”, but only international passports described above are valid for international travel.
Other Documents Available: There are no other documents available.
Not applicable.
Post Title: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Address: 4 Igor Sikorsky St, Kyiv 04112 Ukraine
Phone Number: Call Center for visa services: for calls from Ukraine - 044-358-8066; for calls from the United States – 703-988-7107
EMAIL: Visa Navigator and/or Support-Ukraine@ustraveldocs.com
Visa Services: Starting in October 2024, all U.S. immigrant and fiancé(e) visa cases for citizens and residents of Ukraine will resume processing at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Adoption cases will continue to be processed at U.S. Embassy Warsaw. Non-immigrant visa (NIV) applications may be processed wherever the applicant is physically located and appointments are available. NIV appointments for limited case types are available at Embassy Kyiv.
Visa Services: Since October 2024, all U.S. immigrant and fiancé(e) visa cases for citizens and residents of Ukraine resumed processing at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Adoption cases will continue to be processed at U.S. Embassy Warsaw. Non-immigrant visa (NIV) applications may be processed wherever the applicant is physically located and appointments are available. NIV appointments for limited case types are available at Embassy Kyiv.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
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