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Who needs a visa for Ukraine?

Entry rules for Ukraine by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 82 countries and territories can visit Ukraine without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 42 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 74 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
82
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
42
Visa required
74

About 6.3 bn people (78% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Ukraine: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UkraineReport a change

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Ukraine entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days in any 18069United States, Japan, Germany, FranceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa-free, with conditions90 days in any 1806Türkiye, United Kingdom, Georgia, MongoliaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa-free90 days2Brazil, IsraelMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa-free90 days from the date of crossing the border1KyrgyzstanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa-free90 days within 6 months from entry1ParaguayMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa-free30 days in any 601Bosnia and HerzegovinaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa-free30 days1BruneiMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa-free14 days1Hong KongMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
eVisaNot stated42India, China, Indonesia, MexicoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa requiredNot stated67Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, RussiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Visa requiredAs granted7Iraq, Togo, Kosovo, ComorosState Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: the US, Japan, Germany and 66 more

69 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 90 days for 180 days

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180 with conditions: Türkiye, the UK, Georgia and 3 more

6 nationalities

Türkiye and Georgia: ordinary passport or biometric ID card.

North Macedonia: biometric passport only.

Mongolia: business, tourist or private trips with supporting documents.

Grenada: tourism or unpaid activities.

United Kingdom: until 30 Jan 2027 (temporary regime, Decree No. 921/2025).

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 90 days for 180 days (including for biometric passports in the form of an ID card)

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 90 days for 180 days (exclusively for trips on the basis of biometric travel documents)

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 90 days for 180 days (for business, tourist, private trips with supporting documents)

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free up to 90 days for 180 days for tourism or unpaid activities

Source: President of Ukraine (Decree No. 921/2025 of 10 December 2025), checked продовжити безвізовий режим в’їзду в Україну та транзитного проїзду через територію України для громадян Сполученого Королівства Великої Британії і Північної Ірландії, якщо строк їх перебування в Україні не перевищує 90 днів протягом 180 днів, до 30 січня 2027 року.In English: extend the visa-free regime of entry into Ukraine and transit through the territory of Ukraine for citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, if their stay in Ukraine does not exceed 90 days within 180 days, until 30 January 2027.

Visa-free for 90 days: Brazil and Israel

2 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 90 days

Visa-free for 90 days from the date of crossing the border: Kyrgyzstan

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days from the date of crossing the border.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free up to 90 days from the date of crossing the border

Visa-free for 90 days within 6 months from entry: Paraguay

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days within 6 months from entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 90 days within 6 months from the date of entry

Visa-free for 30 days in any 60: Bosnia and Herzegovina

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days in any 60.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 30 days for 60 days

Visa-free for 30 days: Brunei

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 30 days

Visa-free for 14 days: Hong Kong

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa-free for up to 14 days

eVisa: India, China, Indonesia and 39 more

42 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa, including e-Visa

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 64 more

67 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked visa

Visa required: Iraq, Togo, Kosovo and 4 more

7 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Ukraine, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, checked наявності в нього в'їзної візи, якщо інше не передбачено законодавством УкраїниIn English: holding an entry visa, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of Ukraine

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.mfa.gov.ua. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ukraine, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Ukraine?

It depends on your passport: 82 nationalities are visa-free, 42 can use an eVisa or ETA and 74 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ukraine?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Ukraine?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for an Ukraine visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 42 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.mfa.gov.ua.

Sources and changes

  1. Entry regime to Ukraine for foreign citizens, by country (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)mfa.gov.ua · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. President of Ukraine (Decree No. 921/2025 of 10 December 2025)president.gov.ua · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. State Border Guard Service of Ukrainedpsu.gov.ua · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Ukraine visa applications (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, official)visa.mfa.gov.ua · checked 31 Oct 2026
  5. Ukraine e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, official)evisa.mfa.gov.ua · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine; State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. No change since.

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