Visa Requirements

Navigating the Visa Maze: A Comprehensive Guide to Visa Requirements

Embarking on a journey to study or work abroad is an exciting prospect filled with endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. However, amidst the excitement, one crucial aspect that often demands meticulous attention is understanding and fulfilling visa requirements. Whether you’re planning to pursue higher education, embark on a career abroad, or explore new horizons, navigating the visa maze is essential for a smooth and successful transition. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about visa requirements, from understanding different visa types to navigating the application process.

Understanding Visa Types

The first step in navigating the visa process is understanding the different types of visas available and determining which one aligns with your purpose of travel. Visa types can vary depending on factors such as the duration of stay, the purpose of visit (e.g., study, work, tourism), and the country you plan to visit.

Common visa types include

  1. Student Visa: Designed for individuals planning to pursue academic studies or enroll in educational programs abroad.
  2. Work Visa: Issued to individuals seeking employment opportunities in a foreign country.
  3. Tourist Visa: Intended for individuals traveling for leisure or tourism purposes.
  4. Business Visa: Granted to individuals traveling for business-related activities, such as meetings, conferences, or negotiations.
  5. Permanent Residency Visa: For individuals seeking long-term residency in a foreign country.

Each visa type has specific requirements and eligibility criteria that applicants must fulfill. It’s essential to thoroughly research and understand the visa requirements applicable to your situation before initiating the application process.

Gathering Required Documents

Once you’ve identified the appropriate visa type, the next step is to gather the necessary documents to support your visa application. While specific requirements may vary depending on the country and visa type, common documents typically include:

  • Passport: Valid passport with a minimum validity period.
  • Visa Application Form: Completed visa application form, accurately filled out and signed.
  • Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs meeting the specified requirements.
  • Letter of Acceptance: For student visas, a letter of acceptance from the educational institution you plan to attend.
  • Proof of Financial Means: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover living expenses, tuition fees, and other associated costs.
  • Proof of Accommodation: Confirmation of accommodation arrangements during your stay (e.g., hotel reservation, rental agreement).
  • Travel Itinerary: Details of your travel plans, including flight bookings and intended duration of stay.

It’s essential to carefully review the visa application requirements outlined by the consulate or embassy of the country you intend to visit and ensure that you provide all requested documentation to avoid delays or complications in the application process.

Navigating the Application Process

Once you’ve assembled all required documents, it’s time to initiate the visa application process. Depending on the country and visa type, you may be required to submit your application online, in-person at a consulate or embassy, or through a designated visa application center. Be prepared to pay the applicable visa fees, which can vary depending on the visa type and processing time. Additionally, you may be required to schedule an appointment for biometric data collection, such as fingerprints and photographs, as part of the application process. It’s essential to submit your visa application well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for sufficient processing time. Keep track of your application status and be responsive to any requests for additional information or documentation from the visa authorities.

Seeking Professional Assistance

Navigating visa requirements can be complex and overwhelming, especially for first-time applicants or those unfamiliar with the process. Seeking assistance from reputable immigration consultants or visa services can provide invaluable support and guidance throughout the application process. Experienced consultants can help you understand visa requirements, review your documentation, and advise you on the best course of action to maximize your chances of visa approval. Additionally, they can provide updates on changes to visa regulations and assist with any unforeseen challenges or complications that may arise during the application process.

Required Documents for Student Visa Requirements from Pakistan
  1. Passport
  2. Ticket Reservation*
  3. Original Study Invitation
  4. Online filled visa application form of Ukraine
  5. Travel Insurance (90 days, cover medical expenses of 30000 EUR)
  6. Birth Certificate legalized from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan
  7. Police Certificate legalized from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan
  8. Medical Certificate legalized from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan
  9. One Photo, White background, 35×45 mm, printed on normal photographic paper, taken against a light background.
  10. Secondary School Certificate/ O, Level Certificate legalized from IBCC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan
  11. Bank Statement and account maintenance letter, If parents/relatives are sponsoring you then their bank statement and affidavit of financial support and account maintenance letter.
  12. Intermediate Certificate or Marks Sheet (FSc, FA)/ A, Level Certificate/ Diploma in Technical Education legalized from IBCC or Technical Board and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan
  13. For Master’s and PhD students, Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree should be legalized from HEC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan. If Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree is done by other country then legalization of that country is required.
  14. Please make extra set of copy of all given above documents.
*Due to Current Circumstances in Ukraine:
  1. Booked round trip air tickets from Pakistan to one of the countries bordering Ukraine, namely Poland / Slovakia / Hungary / Romania / Moldova + booked round trip train / bus tickets to Ukraine from one of the selected “transit” countries.
  2. After getting visa of Ukraine, Applicant can apply transit visa of following countries Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Moldova. For Pakistani nationals it’s easy to get the transit Visa Requirements of Moldova. There is consulate of Moldova in Lahore, Pakistan. Where you can apply transit visa.
  3. Required documents for Transit Visa Requirements of Moldova for entering in Ukraine are Passport, Visa or Residence card of Ukraine, Study invitation of Ukraine, One Photo, Ticket Reservation to Moldova and Reservation of bus or train ticket from Moldova to Ukraine.
  4. Applicant can also apply Visa Requirements of Moldova from Azerbaijan, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. Appointment is compulsory for applying a visa. Otherwise, Moldova Embassies will not accept the case.

Address of Moldova Consulate (Hon): 7-B LDA Complex, Lawrence Road Nursery Lane, China Chowk Lahore, Pakistan
Email: contact@consulateofmoldova.pk
Website: http://www.consulateofmoldova.pk/
Contact: +92-42-99203938

Consular fees of Ukraine for Pakistani Nationals
Normal Fee for student visa (D-13)395 USD, Processing time is 15-18 working days
Urgent Fee for student visa (D-13)790 USD, Processing time is 5-8 working days
Consular fees of Ukraine for attestation of documents
Normal fee for attestation of one document50 USD, Processing time 7-15 working days
Urgent fee for attestation of one document100 USD, Processing time 3-5 working days
VFS handles the visa process of Ukraine from Pakistan

Student can submit their visa application in VFS locations. Please Book an appointment before visiting.

LocationDayOpening Hours
IslamabadMonday to Friday09:00 – 17:00
KarachiMonday to Friday09:00 – 17:00
LahoreMonday to Friday09:00 – 17:00
Embassy of Ukraine to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

House 6, Street 29, sector F – 7/1,Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Phones  +92512608966
E-mail  emb_pk@mfa.gov.ua
Website  https://pakistan.mfa.gov.ua/
Website VFS  https://visa.vfsglobal.com/pak/en/ukr/book-an-appointment

Attention: This charge for every kind of visa is not refundable.
Processing times, requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.
Embassy of Ukraine consular fee is paid only in USD currency. Faysal Bank accept only 50$ and 100$ notes. (1$, 5$, 10$ and 20$ bank notes are not accepted)

Required Documents for Student Visa Requirements from India
  1. Passport
  2. Original of invitation for study and its photocopy.
  3. Original of school-leaving certificate with transcript of marks must be legalized by the relevant Ministry of foreign affairs and its photocopy.
  4. The original of person’s or sponsor’s bank statement for the last six months. Minimum amount should be sufficient to cover all applicant’s expenses during his/her first year in Ukraine (tuition fees and daily expenses);
Time limits for visa issuance by the Embassy of Ukraine are:
  • for urgent issuance – up to five working days from receipt of necessary documents. Urgent visa issuance is processed upon request of a foreigner or stateless person and in the period determined by a Ukrainian diplomatic mission abroad;
  • for ordinary issuance – ten working days from receipt of necessary documents, unless otherwise stipulated by Ukraine’s international treaties. This period may be extended up to 30 working days if necessitated by additional checks.
  • Express visas are issued upon the decision of the consular officers.
Consular fees of Ukraine for Indian Nationals
Normal Consular Fee for student visa (D-13)85 USD
Express fee for Student visa (D-13)20000 INDIAN RUPEES
Consular fees have to be deposit to the Embassy’s accounts in the Ratnakar Bank Limited.

Account name: Embassy of Ukraine Consular
Customer ID No. 2091172
INR Account No. 409000315329 (to pay in Indian Rupees):
ACCOUNT WITH INSTITUTION (BENEFICIARY BANK): The Ratnakar Bank Limited 23, Basant Lok Market Community Centre, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057
IFSC (used for RTGS, IMPS and NEFT transactions): RATN0000182
USD Account No. 409000315310 (to pay in US Dollars):
BENEFICIARY: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of India, C-6/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, 110 057, India
ACCOUNT WITH INSTITUTION (BENEFICIARY BANK): The Ratnakar Bank Limited 23, Basant Lok Market Community Centre Vasant Vihar New Delhi 110057
SWIFT: RATNINBBXXX
CORRESPONDENT ACCOUNT: 3582-026450-001
INTERMEDIARY: Standard Chartered Bank, New York, USA
SWIFT: SCBLUS33

VFS handles the visa process of Ukraine from India

Student can submit their visa application in following VFS locations

LocationDayOpening Hours
AhmedabadMonday to Friday09:00 – 13:00
BangaloreMonday to Friday09:00 – 13:00
ChandigarhTemporarily closed 
ChennaiMonday to Friday09:00 – 13:00
HyderabadMonday to Friday08:00 – 15:00
KolkataThursday10:00 – 14:00
MumbaiMonday to Friday09:00 – 13:00
New DelhiMonday to Friday09:00 – 13:00
Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of India

C-6/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, India, 110 057
Phones +91-11-26-14-50-93 +9111-26146041
E-mail emb_in@mfa.gov.ua  consul_in@mfa.gov.ua
Website https://india.mfa.gov.ua/
Website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/ukraine/india

Attention: This charge for every kind of visa is not refundable.
Required Documents for Student Visa Requirements from Bangladesh
  1. Passport + Copy
  2. Original of invitation for study + Copy.
  3. Completed online visa application form.
  4. Ticket Reservation from Bangladesh to Ukraine and Ukraine to Bangladesh*.
  5. Valid health insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 EUR or equivalent in other currency.
  6. Two Photo, Photo must be in color, 35×45 mm, printed on normal photographic paper, taken against a light background.
  7. Individual Bank statement or Sponsor “Parents/relatives” bank statement with affidavit of Support. (Original updated Bank Statement for last 03 months with original stamp and sign of bank.)
  8. Original of the secondary + higher educational mark sheet apostilled and a photocopy. Mark sheet must be attested from Ministry of foreign affairs of Bangladesh and other related authorities.
*Due to Current Circumstances in Ukraine:
  1. Booked round trip air tickets from Bangladesh to one of the countries bordering Ukraine, namely Poland / Slovakia / Hungary / Romania / Moldova + booked round trip train / bus tickets to Ukraine from one of the selected “transit” countries.
Time limits for visa issuance by the Embassy of Ukraine are:

”Normal Visa is issued within 20-25 WORKING DAYS
”Urgent Visa is issued within 10-15 WORKING DAYS
This period may be extended up to 30 working days if additional checks are necessary”

Consular fees of Ukraine for Bangladeshi Nationals
Normal Consular Fee for student visa (D-13)65 USD
Urgent Consular Fee for student visa (D-13)130 USD
Consular fees of Ukraine for attestation of documents
Normal Fee for attestation of one document50 USD, Processing time is 20-25 working days
Urgent Fee for attestation of one document100 USD, Processing time is 10-15 working days
Consular fees have to be deposit to the Embassy’s accounts in the Ratnakar Bank Limited India.

Visa fee to be paid (USD only) through telegraphic Transfer (TT).
All Applicants are requested to submit the visa fees directly in the embassy account. VFS will accept only service charge BDT 2482/= and other charges pertaining to value added services (inclusive of all taxes).
Please find below the details of Embassy Account:
Consular fees have to be deposit to the Embassy’s accounts in the Ratnakar Bank Limited.
Account name: Embassy of Ukraine Consular
Customer ID No. 2091172
INR Account No. 409000315329 (to pay in Indian Rupees):
ACCOUNT WITH INSTITUTION (BENEFICIARY BANK): The Ratnakar Bank Limited 23, Basant Lok Market Community Centre, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057
IFSC (used for RTGS, IMPS and NEFT transactions): RATN0000182
USD Account No. 409000315310 (to pay in US Dollars):
BENEFICIARY: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of India, C-6/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, 110 057, India
ACCOUNT WITH INSTITUTION (BENEFICIARY BANK): The Ratnakar Bank Limited 23, Basant Lok Market Community Centre Vasant Vihar New Delhi 110057
SWIFT: RATNINBBXXX
CORRESPONDENT ACCOUNT: 3582-026450-001
INTERMEDIARY: Standard Chartered Bank, New York, USA
SWIFT: SCBLUS33

VFS handles the visa process of Ukraine from Bangladesh
LocationDayOpening Hours
DhakaSunday to Thursday09:00 – 14:00
Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of India (For Bangladesh)

C-6/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, India, 110 057
Phones +91-11-26-14-50-93  +9111-26146041
E-mail emb_in@mfa.gov.ua consul_in@mfa.gov.ua
Website: https://india.mfa.gov.ua/
Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bgd/en/ukr/

Attention: This charge for every kind of visa is not refundable.
Required Documents for Student Visa Requirements from Lebanon
  1. Passport + Copy
  2. Original of invitation for study + Copy.
  3. Completed online visa application form.
  4. Ticket Reservation from Lebanon to Ukraine and Ukraine to Lebanon*.
  5. Valid health insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 EUR or equivalent in other currency.
  6. One Photo, Photo must be in color, 35×45 mm, printed on normal photographic paper, taken against a light background.
  7. Individual Bank statement or Parents’/relatives’ bank statement for the last 3 months + notary statement of the guarantor to cover all the expenses. Bank statement must be originally stamped + copy of the guarantor’s passport and translated ONLY! Into Ukrainian or English Language.
  8. Legalized baccalaurean certificate (and appendix with marks) + copy
    Abovementioned documents must be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon and translated ONLY! into Ukrainian or English!
*Due to Current Circumstances in Ukraine:
  1. Booked round trip air tickets from Lebanon to one of the countries bordering Ukraine, namely Poland / Slovakia / Hungary / Romania / Moldova + booked round trip train / bus tickets to Ukraine from one of the selected “transit” countries
Time limits for visa issuance by the Embassy of Ukraine are:

”Normal Visa is issued within 9-10 WORKING DAYS
”Urgent Visa is issued within 3-5 WORKING DAYS
If an applicant possesses:
– a passport with a valid used multi-entry visa of Schengen countries, Australia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, the United States of America, Japan, or possesses residency permit in one of the above countries;
– a passport with a visa for entry to Ukraine that was used within the last 24 months
visa could be issued within 6-7 working days.
This period may be extended up to 30 working days if additional checks are necessary”

Consular fees of Ukraine for Lebanese Nationals
Normal Consular Fee for student visa (D-13)65 USD
Urgent Consular Fee for student visa (D-13)130 USD
Consular fees of Ukraine for attestation of documents
Normal Fee for attestation of one document50 USD, Processing time is 7-15 working days
Urgent Fee for attestation of one document100 USD, Processing time is 3-5 working days
VFS handles the visa process of Ukraine from Lebanon
LocationDayOpening Hours
BeirutMonday to Friday08:00 – 16:00
Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Lebanon

Mount Lebanon, Casa Baabda, Baabda, Antoine el Rayes Str., P.O. Box 40268, Lebanon
Phones +961-592-19-75 +961-592-19-72
E-mail emb_lb@mfa.gov.ua
Website https://lebanon.mfa.gov.ua/en
Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/lbn/en/ukr/

Attention: This charge for every kind of visa is not refundable.

Upon receiving an invitation letter, the student will contact the Ukraine Embassy in his / her country in order to apply for the student visa.

Note: Most Ukrainian Embassies usually accept student visa applications and issue student visas throughout the year. In some countries the embassy starts accepting visa applications and issues visas between 15th July and 15th November. Extensions in these cases are made for the preparatory course until November or December.

The following documents should be submitted to the Ukrainian embassy as part of the visa application process:

  1. Filled Visa Application Form
  2. International Passport (valid not less than one year)
  3. Original Invitation Letter from University through `DEMONT CONSULTANCY’.
  4. Birth Certificate (should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated into Ukrainian language)
  5. Original School Certificates (0 level/ SSCE/ HSSC, Bachelor or Master’s Degree if available) (should be legalized by the
  6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated into Ukrainian language)
  7. General Medical Fitness Certificate (should be with legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated into Ukrainian language