# Ukraine visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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).
**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.
**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.

### Multi-Entry — 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.
**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.
**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.
**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 notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Where is the Ukraine embassy in 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Ukraine visa?

Yes — apply online at 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).

### 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 help with a Ukraine visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Ukraine including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## 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

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*