Private Visit Visa (Type C-02)
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Private Visit Visa (Type C-02)

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

5-10 days

Application Fee

65 USD

Stay Duration

90 days

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Short-term visa for visiting family and friends in Ukraine. Valid for 6 months with 90-day stay within every 180 days. Requires invitation from private individual.

Type C-02 visas allow individuals to visit family members or friends living in Ukraine. The inviting person must be a Ukrainian citizen or legally residing foreigner who provides a notarized invitation letter confirming the relationship and purpose of visit.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

3 months after intended departure months

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 3 months validity after intended departure, 2 blank pages

Passport photographs

Recent biometric photos

Private invitation letter

Original notarized invitation from Ukrainian national or legal resident

Proof of financial means

Bank statements or evidence of funds for stay

Health insurance

Medical/travel insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage

Host's identity documents

Copy of inviting person's passport or ID

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Advantages

  • Enables family and friend visits
  • Longer validity period
  • Multiple entries allowed
  • Simple documentation requirements

Considerations

  • No employment rights
  • Limited stay duration per visit
  • No pathway to residency
  • Requires notarized invitation letter

Application Process

1

Obtain invitation letter

Ukrainian national or legal resident provides notarized private invitation letter

2

Prepare documentation

Gather passport, photos, invitation, and proof of funds

3

Submit application

Apply at Ukrainian embassy or consulate

4

Pay fee

Pay USD 65 for regular processing

5

Await decision

Processing takes 5-10 working days

6

Collect passport

Retrieve passport with approved visa

Application Forms

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