Ukraine•EuropeStudent Visa (Type D-13)
At a Glance
Processing Time
10-30 days
Application Fee
65 USD
Stay Duration
Duration of studies
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term visa for international students attending Ukrainian educational institutions. Valid for duration of studies. Requires admission letter from accredited university.
Student visas allow foreign nationals to pursue full-time academic studies at accredited Ukrainian universities and educational institutions. The visa is issued for the full duration of the academic program and requires prior admission to the institution. Ukraine offers affordable education with many programs taught in English.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
150,000 UAH
Personal
Education
High School or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 1 year validity from date of visa application
Passport photographs
Recent biometric photographs
Invitation to Study letter
Official letter from university registered with Ministry of Education and Science
High school diploma
Original or certified copy of secondary education completion
Academic transcripts
Official school/university records
Apostille certification
Foreign documents must be apostilled or legalized at embassy
Document translation
Official Ukrainian or English translation of foreign education documents
Health insurance
Medical/travel insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage
Proof of funds
Evidence of financial support for studies
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Advantages
- Covers full study duration
- Can work part-time while studying
- Can apply for temporary residence permit
- Path to continued residency post-graduation
Considerations
- Must maintain active enrollment
- Limited to full-time academic programs
- Requires university sponsorship
- Education documents must be certified
Application Process
Gain university admission
Apply to Ukrainian educational institution and receive admission decision
Request invitation letter
University provides official 'Invitation to Study' registered with Ministry of Education
Gather documents
Collect passport, photos, admission letter, educational certificates
Certify foreign documents
Get educational documents apostilled/legalized and translated
Submit visa application
Apply at Ukrainian embassy or consulate with all documents
Pay visa fee
Pay USD 65 for visa processing
Await decision
Processing typically takes 10 working days, up to 30 days
Collect visa
Receive student visa in passport
Register upon arrival
Register with State Migration Service within 30 days of entry
Application Forms
Visa Application Form
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