Starting from August 14th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine introduces electronic visas (e-Visa) for nationals of India, South Africa, and the Philippines.
Ukrainian e-Visas are issued for the following extended list of travel purposes: business; private; tourism; medical treatment; cultural/scientific/educational / sports activities; foreign mass media staff.
How to apply for a Ukrainian e-Visa:
Step 1. Register at the MFA web-platform http://evisa.mfa.gov.ua (available since August 14th)
Step 2. Fill in the online application form and upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, passport, a document confirming the purpose of the visit, etc.) and make an online fee payment with your MasterCard/Visa card.
Step 3. e-Visa is sent to the applicant’s e-mail in pdf. format.
Prior to travel, all applicants should print out their e-Visas and later present them (along with their valid passport) to Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service officers on entry to Ukraine.
e-Visa advantages:
MFA also notes that nationals of the mentioned states may still submit their regular visa applications via the standard procedure to Ukraine’s foreign diplomatic missions.