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:

• the application may be submitted remotely at any convenient time
• e-Visa can be obtained without visiting a consular post
• e-Visa application status can be tracked online
• all e-Visas are issued by the MFA of Ukraine
• help & additional information are available at [email protected]

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.