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February 28, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued over the weekend, there were many changes from a visa and immigration perspective for both Ukrainian citizens and residents fleeing the country and Russian citizens seeking to apply for visas from certain countries.

February 25, 2022

As anticipated, several European countries announced travel and immigration concessions today for individuals fleeing Ukraine due to the ongoing military invasion from Russia. In addition, the Ukrainian authorities also announced specific exit and border protocols, most of which specifically affect Ukrainian citizens.

February 23, 2022

Non-British family members of British nationals who usually live in Ukraine can now apply for a visa in any of the family settlement migration routes for free. The concession is available to persons of all nationalities (except British) whose British family member usually lives in Ukraine and is their spouse or civil partner; their unmarried partner (living together in a relationship akin to marriage for at least 2 years); their parent if under the age of 18; their child under the age of 18; or their adult dependent relative.

February 15, 2022

More than a dozen countries, including the U.S., the UK and Australia, have strongly urged their citizens residing in Ukraine to depart the country immediately due to the rising political and military tension with Russia.

August 6, 2019

Foreign nationals already staying in Ukraine on a visa-free basis will be eligible to apply for a long-term visa (type D) without leaving the country.

November 30, 2018

Effective 26 November 2018 until 27 December 2018, Ukraine has declared martial law in the regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kherson, Odessa, Nikolaev and Vinnitsa.

January 3, 2018

Effective 1st January 2018, Ukraine has introduced a system of biometric border control for nationals of 70 countries, including Russians, entering the country via international ports of entry. The new system is expected to cause some delays for affected travellers. The new border controls which include requiring biometric passports and fingerprint verification, are compulsory for nationals of […]

January 3, 2018

Effective 1st January 2018, Ukraine has introduced a system of biometric border control for nationals of 70 countries, including Russians, entering the country via international ports of entry. The new system is expected to cause some delays for affected travellers. The new border controls which include requiring biometric passports and fingerprint verification, are compulsory for nationals of […]

September 29, 2017

Effective 27th September 2017, the regulations governing work permits and temporary residence permits have been amended, introducing changes to permit categories, validity periods, minimum salaries, government filing fees, notification and renewal rules and documentary requirements, among other changes. Note that further clarification of the changes is expected from the Ukrainian authorities, and that there may […]

May 16, 2017

On 11th May 2017, the European Council adopted a proposal on visa liberalisation for Ukrainian nationals, allowing Ukrainians to travel to the Schengen Area without obtaining visas. Under the visa exemption, Ukrainians who hold a biometric passport will have the right to enter the EU visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period, for business, […]