# Ukraine visa for Nepali citizens

> Ukraine visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Ukraine as tourists use the Type C -- Short-term Tourist. Visa fee: USD 65 (single-entry) / USD 130 (double) / USD 195 (multi-entry). Processing time: 10-15 working days standard. Apply through VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/ukraine
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of Ukraine -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal -- VFS Kathmandu is the primary intake)
- **Address:** E-1/8, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 2614 6041, +91 11 2614 6042
- **Email:** emb_in@mfa.gov.ua, consul.delhi@mfa.gov.ua
- **Hours:** Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; consular section by appointment only via VFS Global Kathmandu / Delhi.
- **Application centre:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu (PRIMARY -- Nepal direct centre) + VFS Global Ukraine New Delhi (alternate) — PRIMARY route: VFS Global Ukraine Visa Application Centre, Kathmandu (location: Naxal area, Kathmandu -- visit visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr for current address). RARE Nepal-direct service -- Nepali applicants lodge visa applications without travelling to India. Service fee NPR 3,944 (inclusive 13% VAT) + mandatory two-way courier NPR 3,120 + visa fee in Demand Draft payable to "Embassy of Ukraine".
- **Online portal:** https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr -- VFS Global Ukraine Nepal (PRIMARY intake centre in Kathmandu) -- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ukr -- VFS Global Ukraine India (alternate Delhi centre) -- https://www.mfa.gov.ua -- Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-policy hub -- https://india.mfa.gov.ua -- Embassy of Ukraine New Delhi -- https://dmsu.gov.ua -- Ukrainian State Migration Service (in-country residence permits)
- **Payment:** Visa fee in INR Demand Draft payable to "Embassy of Ukraine" (drawn at VFS Kathmandu bank counter -- additional NPR 1,250 service charge). VFS Service fee NPR 3,944 (inclusive 13% VAT) + mandatory two-way international courier NPR 3,120. Inside Ukraine, UAH (Ukrainian hryvnia) cash / card at DMS for residence-permit fees.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C -- Short-term Tourist

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday -- short-stay leisure travel within Ukraine. NOTE: tourism is heavily restricted due to ongoing war as of 2026.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into Ukraine.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years (most first-time grants are single-entry 90/180).
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 65 (single-entry) / USD 130 (double) / USD 195 (multi-entry). Double rates for urgent (5-day) processing. Children <18 reduced.
**Processing time:** 10-15 working days standard; 5 working days express (double fee).
**How to apply:** Lodge at VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu (Naxal area). Online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr. Biometrics captured at Kathmandu centre. Application sent to Embassy Ukraine New Delhi for adjudication. Decision returned via VFS courier to Kathmandu.
**Financial requirement:** USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Ukrainian-prescribed level for 2026) -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Ukrainian departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years)
- Recent passport-size photo (35x45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
- Ukrainian visa application form (downloaded from visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr) + VFS Kathmandu appointment confirmation
- Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent)
- Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight via Polish / Romanian / Slovak land border)
- Hotel booking confirmation OR Ukrainian licensed-tour-operator voucher (LIMITED operations during war)
- Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000+ medical cover -- VERIFY policy explicitly covers Ukraine + does NOT exclude active-war risks — Most standard travel-insurance policies EXCLUDE war-risk coverage. Specialised policies from Ostali / IATI Insurance / SafetyWing typically DO cover Ukraine -- verify wording.
- Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary + acknowledgement of war-risk
- INR demand draft for visa fee (drawn at VFS Kathmandu bank counter) + VFS service fee + courier fee
- ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- CRITICAL -- Western governments advise AGAINST tourist travel to Ukraine as of 2026. Active-conflict regions (Donbas, southern oblasts, occupied territories) are completely off-limits. Western Ukraine (Lviv / Ivano-Frankivsk / Uzhhorod) and Kyiv remain accessible but with periodic missile / drone alerts.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties, low bank balance, unclear war-risk acknowledgement, lack of operational tour-operator voucher.
- Kyiv airports (KBP / IEV) CLOSED to civilian traffic since Feb 2022 -- entry via Polish / Romanian / Slovak land borders only.

### Business — Type C -- Short-term Business

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade missions -- no employment in Ukraine. Limited operations during war; concentrated in western Ukraine + Kyiv.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180-day window.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 5 years for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 65 / 130 / 195 by entry pattern.
**Processing time:** 10-15 working days standard; 5 days express.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Ukrainian company (host details, EDRPOU / IPN tax IDs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs registration of invitation, purpose, duration, who covers costs)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance (war-risk-inclusive, EUR 30,000+)
- In-person submission at VFS Kathmandu
- ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Type B -- Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Ukrainian territory en route to a third country (rail / road, given Kyiv airports closed).
**Stay duration:** Up to 5 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 1 year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 65 / 130 / 195.
**Processing time:** 10-15 working days standard.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Visa for next destination (or visa-free entitlement proof)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 5 days of arrival
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Transit through Ukraine is strongly DISCOURAGED during ongoing war. Most overland transits Europe <-> Asia avoid Ukrainian territory entirely (use Turkey / Georgia / Azerbaijan corridor instead).

### Medical — Type C -- Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment in Ukraine. NOTE: Ukrainian medical-tourism (popular pre-2022 for affordable specialised care + IVF) is significantly reduced as of 2026 due to war.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days; renewable inside Ukraine for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 65 / 130 / 195.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Ukrainian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing USD-equivalent)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English / Ukrainian translations + Nepal MoFA apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Health insurance (war-risk-inclusive, EUR 30,000+)
- Accommodation arrangements in Ukraine
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Pre-war medical-tourism destinations: Kyiv ISIDA Clinic (IVF), Lviv State Medical University Clinic, Kharkiv Institute of Medical Radiology. POST-2022 capacity significantly reduced; verify with hospital before travel.

### Family Visit — Type C -- Private Visit (Family / Friends)

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Ukraine.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 65 / 130 / 195.
**Processing time:** 10-15 working days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Ukrainian host -- notarised at Ukrainian notary, registered with Ukrainian State Migration Service
- Host's Ukrainian passport / temporary-residence permit / Ukrainian internal-passport copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- War-risk-inclusive travel insurance
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Type D -- Long-Stay Student

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Ukrainian higher education institution -- HISTORICALLY the largest Nepali pathway to Ukraine (~3,000 Nepali medical students pre-war at Bogomolets / Kharkiv / Vinnytsia / Sumy / Ternopil etc.). MAJORLY REDUCED post-2022; new enrollments largely paused.
**Stay duration:** Type D entry visa -> convert to Temporary Residence Permit at DMS for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D 90 days; residence permit aligned to course end + 30-day buffer.
**Entries:** Multiple (after residence permit issued).
**Fee:** USD 85 (Type D entry visa) + UAH-denominated residence-permit fee in-country at DMS.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days for Type D.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu after receiving Letter of Acceptance from Ukrainian university -> Temporary Residence Permit at DMS within 30 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** USD 200/month minimum + tuition (USD 4,000-6,000/year for English-medium MBBS at Ukrainian medical universities -- significantly cheaper than India / Russia / Western Europe). Bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from Ukrainian university (Ministry of Education + Science of Ukraine sealed)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-year instalment)
- War-risk-inclusive health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Passport, photo, application form
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) -- notarised English / Ukrainian translations + Nepal MoFA apostille
- English / Ukrainian language proficiency proof (course-dependent -- IELTS 5.5+ for English-medium MBBS)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction, sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor + HIV test (mandatory for all Type D)
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Kathmandu for submission
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- CRITICAL pre-2022 context: ~3,000 Nepali students enrolled at Ukrainian medical universities (Bogomolets in Kyiv, Kharkiv National Medical University, Vinnytsia National Pirogov Medical University, Sumy State University, Ternopil National Medical University). Tuition USD 4,000-6,000/year for English-medium MBBS -- among the lowest in Europe.
- POST-2022 context: most Nepali students evacuated; many transferred to Polish / Hungarian / Slovak / Romanian medical universities under partnership-transfer agreements (e.g. Lublin / Wroclaw / Debrecen / Kosice / Iasi). Verify NMC (Nepal Medical Council) recognition of any transferred-credit pathway before committing.
- New Nepali enrollments to Ukrainian medical universities have LARGELY PAUSED as of 2026 due to ongoing conflict. Some western-Ukraine universities (Lviv National Medical University) continue to operate with reduced capacity.
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at DMS within 30 days of arrival to obtain Temporary Residence Permit.

### Work — Type D -- Long-Stay Work / Employment

**Purpose:** Employment in Ukraine on the basis of a Work Permit (Dozvil na Pratsiu) cleared by the Ukrainian State Employment Service. Limited operations during war.
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days -> 1-year Temporary Residence Permit (work basis), renewable; permanent residence after 5 continuous years.
**Validity:** Type D 90 days; residence permit per employment agreement.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 85 (Type D) + UAH-denominated work-permit + residence-permit fees.
**Processing time:** Full pathway: 4-6 months (war-context delays possible).
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Ukrainian employer; Dozvil na Pratsiu issued by State Employment Service; relevant qualifications / experience; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Ukrainian Dozvil na Pratsiu (Work Permit) issued to the Ukrainian employer
- Employment contract signed by both parties (Ukrainian Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English / Ukrainian translations + apostille)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate + HIV test (mandatory)
- War-risk-inclusive health insurance
- In-person submission at VFS Kathmandu
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Ukrainian work-visa pathway is operationally limited during war. Most foreign workers concentrated in NGO / humanitarian-aid sectors + reconstruction-engineering roles in safer regions.
- Permanent residence eligible after 5 continuous years; Ukrainian citizenship after 5 more years (10 total) under Ukrainian Citizenship Law.

### Other route — Type D -- Family Reunion / Marriage

**Purpose:** Join a Ukrainian-citizen / Ukrainian-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Ukraine.
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days -> 1 to 5-year Temporary Residence Permit aligned to relationship.
**Validity:** Type D 90 days; residence permit renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 85.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu.
**Eligibility:** Ukrainian-citizen / Ukrainian-resident sponsor; proven family relationship; sponsor accommodation + income proof; both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR birth certificate establishing relationship (translated to Ukrainian + apostilled)
- Sponsor's Ukrainian passport / Temporary Residence Permit / Ukrainian internal-passport copy
- Sponsor income proof + accommodation proof
- Notarised letter of sponsorship
- Police clearance + health certificate + HIV test
- War-risk-inclusive travel insurance

### Religious — Type C -- Cultural / Press / Journalism

**Purpose:** Cultural exchanges, journalism / press coverage, scientific research, sports events. Press / journalism visas notably common for war-correspondent visits.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 1 year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 65 / 130 / 195. Diplomatic / official passports may be exempt.
**Processing time:** 10-15 working days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu; for journalism, additional accreditation from Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Press Centre is required for any reporting from active-conflict areas.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Sponsor / inviting Ukrainian institution letter (cultural body, sports federation, government office, university, media outlet)
- For journalism / press: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Press Centre accreditation (mandatory for war-zone reporting) *(conditional)*
- Event / programme schedule
- War-risk-inclusive travel insurance
- Return ticket + accommodation

**Notes:**
- Press / journalism visa is commonly used for war-correspondent reporting -- requires explicit Ministry of Defence Press Centre accreditation; standard tourist visa is NOT acceptable for journalism activities.

### Retirement — Type D -- Investor / Self-Employed

**Purpose:** Establish or invest in a business in Ukraine -- post-war reconstruction creates investment opportunities for engineering / construction / agritech.
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days -> 1 to 3-year Temporary Residence Permit aligned to investment.
**Validity:** Per investment / business operation.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** USD 85 (Type D) + UAH-denominated business-registration + residence-permit fees.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days for Type D.
**How to apply:** Register Ukrainian business -> apply for Type D Investor at VFS Kathmandu with EDRPOU + business plan -> Temporary Residence Permit at DMS within 30 days of arrival.
**Eligibility:** Ukrainian business registration with Ministry of Justice; minimum investment USD 100,000 in qualifying sectors (post-war reconstruction priorities); business plan; clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Ukrainian business registration (Ministry of Justice extract with EDRPOU + IPN tax IDs)
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (USD 100,000+ for qualifying sectors)
- Detailed business plan (Ukrainian or English)
- Ukrainian commercial lease / property deed
- CV + relevant industry experience
- Tax clearance from Nepal (apostilled)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Ukraine offers competitive corporate-income tax (18% standard) + Diia.City IT-cluster preferential regime (5% on royalties + 9% on dividends for IT companies).
- Post-war reconstruction priority sectors (engineering / construction / agritech / energy / IT) attract preferential investment regime under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 437/2024.
- After 5 continuous years on Temporary Residence Permit: eligible for Permanent Residence; Ukrainian citizenship after 5 more years (10 total) + Ukrainian language B1.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- Income proof for Ukrainian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) -- no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Ukrainian visa BEFORE travel -- Nepal is on Ukraine's visa-required list. There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO eTA, and NO visa-waiver agreement.
- CRITICAL Nepal advantage -- VFS Global Ukraine has a KATHMANDU centre (visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr). Nepali applicants lodge visa applications IN NEPAL, no travel to New Delhi required for intake. Embassy of Ukraine New Delhi adjudicates and returns the visa via VFS courier.
- CRITICAL CAVEAT -- Ukraine has been at WAR with Russia since 24 February 2022. As of 2026, the conflict is ongoing. Tourist travel is NOT operationally feasible in active-conflict regions; western Ukraine (Lviv / Ivano-Frankivsk / Uzhhorod) and Kyiv remain accessible but face periodic missile / drone alerts. Western governments advise AGAINST all travel. Travel insurance commonly EXCLUDES war-risk coverage -- verify policy wording carefully before applying.
- Ukraine is NOT in the EU or Schengen as of 2026 (EU candidate status granted 23 June 2022; full membership negotiations ongoing). Ukrainian visas do NOT confer Schengen entry, and Schengen visas do not provide visa-free access to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian visas governed by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 567/2017 (Visa Procedure Rules, consolidated through 2024 amendments) + Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons".
- Standard visa fees (consolidated 2024): Type B Transit USD 65 single / 130 double / 195 multi. Type C Short-term USD 65 / 130 / 195 by entry pattern. Type D Long-term USD 85 single + DMS-issued residence permit in-country. Double rates apply for urgent (5-day express) processing.
- Common Nepali activity in Ukraine PRE-2022: predominantly medical-degree-seekers (~3,000 Nepali students enrolled at Ukrainian medical universities pre-war -- Bogomolets / Kharkiv / Vinnytsia / Sumy / Ternopil). POST-2022 most evacuated; some shifted to Polish / Hungarian / Slovak / Romanian universities under partnership transfer agreements. New Nepali enrollments to Ukrainian medical universities have largely paused as of 2026 due to ongoing conflict.
- Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) -- non-disclosure is grounds for refusal + future-application bar.
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 -- Ukraine is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention (since 2003). Both parties Hague-aligned simplifies document chains: Nepal MoFA apostille is accepted directly by Ukrainian authorities.
- Travel from Kyiv (KBP / IEV airports CLOSED to civilian traffic since Feb 2022). Active alternate routes: enter via Polish border (Krakow / Warsaw + train to Lviv) or Romanian border (Bucharest + bus / train to Chernivtsi / Lviv) or Slovak border (Kosice + bus to Uzhhorod). Confirm current entry options before travel.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Ukraine visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Ukrainian departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35x45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Ukrainian visa application form (downloaded from visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr) + VFS Kathmandu appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight via Polish / Romanian / Slovak land border); Hotel booking confirmation OR Ukrainian licensed-tour-operator voucher (LIMITED operations during war).
3. **Submit at VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu (PRIMARY -- Nepal direct centre) + VFS Global Ukraine New Delhi (alternate)** — Lodge at VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu (Naxal area). Online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr. Biometrics captured at Kathmandu centre. Application sent to Embassy Ukraine New Delhi for adjudication. Decision returned via VFS courier to Kathmandu.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 10-15 working days standard; 5 working days express (double fee). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Ukraine as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Ukraine for tourism use the Type C -- Short-term Tourist, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into Ukraine.

### How much is the Ukraine tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

USD 65 (single-entry) / USD 130 (double) / USD 195 (multi-entry). Double rates for urgent (5-day) processing. Children <18 reduced. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

### How long does a Ukraine tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

10-15 working days standard; 5 working days express (double fee).

### What bank balance is required for a Ukraine visa?

USD 50 per day of stay minimum (Ukrainian-prescribed level for 2026) -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Ukraine on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into Ukraine (Type C -- Short-term Tourist).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Ukraine tourist visa?

Lodge at VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu (Naxal area). Online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr. Biometrics captured at Kathmandu centre. Application sent to Embassy Ukraine New Delhi for adjudication. Decision returned via VFS courier to Kathmandu.

### What documents are required for a Ukraine tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Ukrainian departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35x45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Ukrainian visa application form (downloaded from visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr) + VFS Kathmandu appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight via Polish / Romanian / Slovak land border); Hotel booking confirmation OR Ukrainian licensed-tour-operator voucher (LIMITED operations during war); Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000+ medical cover -- VERIFY policy explicitly covers Ukraine + does NOT exclude active-war risks; Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary + acknowledgement of war-risk.

### Which Ukraine mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Ukraine -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal -- VFS Kathmandu is the primary intake), E-1/8, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 2614 6041. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Ukraine Kathmandu (PRIMARY -- Nepal direct centre) + VFS Global Ukraine New Delhi (alternate), PRIMARY route: VFS Global Ukraine Visa Application Centre, Kathmandu (location: Naxal area, Kathmandu -- visit visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr for current address). RARE Nepal-direct service -- Nepali applicants lodge visa applications without travelling to India. Service fee NPR 3,944 (inclusive 13% VAT) + mandatory two-way courier NPR 3,120 + visa fee in Demand Draft payable to "Embassy of Ukraine".

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Ukraine business visa?

Yes — Type C -- Short-term Business. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade missions -- no employment in Ukraine. Limited operations during war; concentrated in western Ukraine + Kyiv. Processing: 10-15 working days standard; 5 days express.

### Is there an official online portal for the Ukraine visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr.

### How is the Ukraine visa fee paid?

Visa fee in INR Demand Draft payable to "Embassy of Ukraine" (drawn at VFS Kathmandu bank counter -- additional NPR 1,250 service charge). VFS Service fee NPR 3,944 (inclusive 13% VAT) + mandatory two-way international courier NPR 3,120. Inside Ukraine, UAH (Ukrainian hryvnia) cash / card at DMS for residence-permit fees.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Ukraine visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Ukraine visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/ukr -- VFS Global Ukraine Nepal (PRIMARY intake centre in Kathmandu -- RARE Nepal-direct service)
- https://www.mfa.gov.ua -- Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-policy hub
- https://india.mfa.gov.ua -- Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal -- adjudicates applications routed via VFS Kathmandu)
- https://dmsu.gov.ua -- Ukrainian State Migration Service (in-country residence permits)
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 567/2017 -- Visa Procedure Rules (consolidated through 2024 amendments)
- Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons" -- primary domestic legislation
- Ukraine is NOT in the EU or Schengen as of 2026 (EU candidate status since 23 June 2022; full membership negotiations ongoing)
- Ukrainian medical-degree pathway (~3,000 Nepali students pre-war): NMC-recognised IF institution on WHO World Directory of Medical Schools -- POST-2022 capacity significantly reduced
- Ukraine joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2003; Nepal joined 14 March 2024 -- Nepal MoFA apostille accepted directly by Ukrainian authorities
- Visa fees: USD 65 single / 130 double / 195 multi for Type B+C; USD 85 Type D long-stay. Double rates for urgent (5-day) processing.
- VFS Service fee NPR 3,944 (inclusive 13% VAT) + mandatory two-way courier NPR 3,120 + visa fee in Demand Draft (additional NPR 1,250 service charge for DD preparation at VFS)
- CRITICAL: Ukraine has been at WAR with Russia since 24 February 2022 -- ongoing as of 2026. Western governments advise AGAINST tourist travel. Travel insurance commonly excludes war-risk coverage. Kyiv airports (KBP / IEV) closed to civilian traffic; entry via Polish / Romanian / Slovak land borders only
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*