General information regarding entry and stay of foreigners in Ukraine: https://mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-affairs/entry-and-stay-foreigners-ukraine
UKRAINIAN VISA APPLICATION PROCESS IN IRAQ
STEP 1. Fill out visa application form on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: https://visa.mfa.gov.ua
Applicants may contact Ukrainian diplomatic missions abroad or an external service provider to submit visa applications no earlier than three months before the start of the planned trip.
STEP 2. Collect full package of documents necessary for your visa type, in particular:
1) Original of passport document which must meet the following requirements:
- must be valid for at least three months after the declared date of departure from the territory of Ukraine;
- must contain at least two free pages;
- must be valid for no more than 10 years.
2) Iraqi residence permit (ikama) (in cases where applicants reside in a country that is different from the country of their nationality/citizenship the Embassy of Ukraine in Iraq may only accept visa applications from applicants holding valid temporary/permanent residence documents (long-term visas/residence permits or their equivalents etc.).
3) Visa application form completed and signed (http://visa.mfa.gov.ua);
4) Valid health insurance policy covering at least EUR 30,000 or equivalent for the whole period of stay in Ukraine;
5) Documents confirming the availability of sufficient financial support for the planned stay (USD 50 per day) and for return to the country of origin (f.e. bank statement in English/ guarantee letter etc);
6) original of paid visa fee receipt. Payment of the consular fee shall be made in USD at any branch of Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI Bank) on the territory of Iraq to the following bank account of the Embassy: account No: 0006-010212-002.
The visa fee amount is mentioned at the link:
https://iraq.mfa.gov.ua/en/consular-issues/1479-consular-charges
7) document confirming the purpose of the trip to Ukraine (depending on the type of visa for which visa application is filed). Such documents can be:
For transit visas
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PURPOSE OF VISIT |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENT |
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B-01 – Transit |
An original document confirming transit travel (visa to a third country (if necessary), travel ticket, etc.). |
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B-02 – Transit transportation of goods and passengers |
An original document confirming the transit transportation of goods and passengers by road. |
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B-03 – Transit of crew members of foreign vessels stationed in Ukrainian ports |
An original license for international transportation issued by the relevant competent authority of a foreign state. |
For short-term visas
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PURPOSE OF VISIT |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENT |
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C-01 – business |
An original letter of invitation from a legal person registered in Ukraine, presented on the official letterhead, containing indication of the number assigned in the Unified State Registry of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs and citizens’ associations, registration number, address, date and signature, full name of the invited person, information about his/her date and place of birth, nationality, passport details, place of residence, purpose of visit, duration of intended visit to Ukraine, number of entries and place of stay in Ukraine, legal person’s obligations towards possible costs related to the invited person’s stay or departure from Ukraine. |
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С-02 – private visit |
An original letter of invitation certified by a notary from a physical person – Ukrainian citizen, foreigner or stateless person who legally reside, temporarily or permanently, in Ukraine. Invitation shall contain full name of a physical person, details of his/her passport and temporary or permanent residency permit (for a foreigner or stateless person), address, and full name of the invited person, information about his/her date and place of birth, nationality, passport details, place of residence, purpose of visit, duration of intended visit to Ukraine, number of entries and place of stay in Ukraine, physical person’s obligations towards possible costs related to the invited person’s stay or departure from Ukraine. The invitation shall be appended by copies of a hosting person’s passport and temporary or permanent residency permit in Ukraine (for a foreigner or stateless person). |
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С-03 – official visit |
Letter of invitation from a government body, government institution, state enterprise or government organization. |
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С-04 - transportation of goods and passengers |
Contract on transit carriage of cargo or passenger by automobile transport, and license for international freight. |
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С-05 – visit of persons of Ukrainian descent |
Certificate of a foreign Ukrainian. The spouse of a foreign Ukrainian and his children submit a document confirming family relations. |
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С-06 - tourism |
Documents confirming that the purpose of travel is tourism. |
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С-07 – medical treatment |
An original letter of invitation from a healthcare institution. |
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С-08 – investment activities |
An original document attesting to foreign investment activity, according to the legislation on foreign investment regime on the territory of Ukraine. |
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С-10 - religious |
An original invitation from a religious organization, agreed with the state body that registered the statute (regulations) of the relevant religious organization, for a short-term stay for the purpose of preaching religious beliefs, performing religious rites, or conducting other canonical activities. |
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С-11 – mass media staff visit |
An original letter from a foreign media outlet regarding the issuance of a visa for a foreign correspondent or representative of a foreign media outlet entering Ukraine for a short-term stay to perform their official duties. |
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С-12 – official visit (upon request of the foreign authorities) |
An original letter from state bodies of foreign states or international organizations. |
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С-13 foreign observers missions |
Resolution of the Central Election Commission on the registration of official observers from foreign states and international organizations in the elections of the President of Ukraine, People's Deputies of Ukraine, local elections and the all-Ukrainian referendum. |
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С-14 – attending a funeral of a close relative in Ukraine |
An original document confirming that a foreigner or stateless person is a husband, wife, father, mother, or child of a citizen of Ukraine. |
For long-term visas:
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PURPOSE OF VISIT |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENT |
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D-01 – immigration |
A copy of the decision on granting an immigration permit issued by the State Migration Service of Ukraine. |
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D-02 – family reunion with a person granted a refugee status or temporary protection in Ukraine |
An original document confirming belonging to the family members of a person recognized as a refugee in Ukraine or a person in need of additional protection or who has been granted temporary protection in Ukraine. |
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D-03 – diplomatic/official stay |
A letter from competent authorities of foreign states or international organizations regarding the issuance of visas to employees of diplomatic missions and consular institutions, international organizations and their representative offices who enter Ukraine for a long-term stay to perform their official duties, and to members of their families. |
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D-04 – employment at Ukraine`s company/organization |
A certified by a notary copy of the permit for the employment of foreigners and stateless persons (for foreigners and stateless persons whose employment in accordance with the legislation is carried out without a permit for the employment of foreigners and stateless persons, an employment contract (contract) is submitted instead of such a permit, and for persons who have the status of a foreign Ukrainian - an employment contract (contract) and a certificate of a foreign Ukrainian). |
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D-05 – implementation of International technical assistance profects in Ukraine |
An original invitation letter from a government institution, enterprise, or organization that is a recipient of an international technical assistance project. |
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D-06 – religious/missionary activity in Ukraine |
An original invitation letter from a religious organization, agreed with the state body that registered the statute (regulations) of the relevant religious organization, for a long-term stay for the purpose of preaching religious beliefs, performing religious rites, or conducting other canonical activities. |
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D-08 – employment at an office of a foreign company registered in Ukraine |
An original invitation letter of a branch, representative office of a legal entity established in accordance with the legislation of a foreign state, registered in accordance with the established procedure. |
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D-09 – employment at an office of a foreign bank registered in Ukraine |
An original invitation letter from a branch or representative office of a foreign bank registered in accordance with the established procedure. |
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D-10 – implementation of cultural, scientific, educational, sport projects in Ukraine |
An original invitation letter from the relevant state body responsible for the implementation of cultural, educational, scientific, sports programs, programs in the field of volunteer activities, for the participation in which a foreigner or stateless person arrived in Ukraine, or an invitation from an organization or institution that involves volunteers in the implementation of its activities, information about which is posted on the official website of the Ministry of Social Policy, together with a copy of the certificate of state registration of such organization or institution. |
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D-11 – employment at a foreign mass media branch/ office in Ukraine |
An original letter from a foreign media outlet regarding the issuance of a visa for a foreign correspondent or representative of a foreign media outlet entering Ukraine for a long-term stay in order to perform their official duties. |
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D-12 – founder and/or participant of beneficial owner |
Original of documents confirming that a foreigner or stateless person is a founder and/or participant, and/or beneficial owner (controller) of a legal entity registered in Ukraine, and that the size of the share of a foreigner or stateless person, or a foreign legal entity of which he is a beneficiary (controller), in the authorized capital of a legal entity of Ukraine is at least 100 thousand euros at the official exchange rate established by the National Bank on the date of making a foreign investment. |
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D-13 - study |
Electronic invitation for study in Ukraine received according to the procedures mentioned here: https://studyinukraine.gov.ua/ |
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D-14 – family reunion with the Ukraine`s national (spouse visa) |
An original document confirming the fact of being married to a citizen of Ukraine (if a marriage between a citizen of Ukraine and a foreigner or a stateless person is concluded outside Ukraine in accordance with the law of a foreign state, the validity of such a marriage is determined in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Private International Law”). Documents issued by competent authorities of a foreign state must be legalized, unless otherwise provided for by law or an international treaty of Ukraine, and submitted together with a duly certified translation into Ukrainian, and in the absence of such a possibility - into English. |
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D-15 – family reunion with a foreigner residing in Ukraine upon permanent residence permit |
An original document confirming belonging to the family members of a foreigner or stateless person who has a temporary residence permit in Ukraine (documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign state must be legalized, unless otherwise provided for by law or an international treaty of Ukraine, and submitted together with a duly certified translation into Ukrainian, and in the absence of such a possibility - into English), a copy of the relevant temporary residence permit in Ukraine and a document confirming that the foreigner or stateless person has sufficient financial means to support family members in Ukraine. |
Note: Documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign state must be legalized, unless otherwise provided by law or an international treaty of Ukraine, and submitted together with a certified translation into the Ukrainian language, and in the absence of such an opportunity - into the English language.
STEP 3. Visit VFS Global Visa Center in Baghdad/ Erbil
Citizens of the Republic of Iraq as well as citizens of other countries and stateless persons residing in the Republic of Iraq apply for Ukrainian visas through VFS Global Visa centers in Baghdad and Erbil.
Visa centres are operated by "VF Worldwide Holding Ltd" and receive visa applications, renders assistance in filling in and registering visa application forms, as well as offers additional services upon request, including taking applicants' photos, translation and making copies of supporting documents, providing medical/travel insurance options, courier services, text messaging, premium lounge services etc.
It should be noted that visa centres provide applicants with pre-decision making services on filing visa applications to the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Iraq. Visa decisions upon every application are made by Ukrainian consular officers only.
Contact information of VFS Global Visa Center in Baghdad:
Address: Al-Yarmuk Qr, 4th Street, Jordan Intersection, Baghdad, Iraq
Working hours: 08:30 - 14:00 (submission hours)
Phone: +964535113003
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dj6MYXA9SNqVvHmU7
Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irq/en/ukr/attend-centre/Baghdad
Contact information of VFS Global Visa Center in Erbil:
Address: Divan Hoyel, Gulan Street, Erbil
Working hours: 08:30 - 14:00 (submission hours)
Phone: +964535113003
Location: http://bit.ly/4r43lOm
Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/irq/en/ukr/attend-centre/Erbil
STEP 4. Visit the Embassy of Ukraine in Baghdad for personal interview
After submitting documents to the visa center, the applicant must appear at the Embassy of Ukraine in Baghdad for a personal interview. Please note that submitting documents to the Embassy without a prior visit to the visa application center is not possible.
Working hours of the Consulate section of the Embassy:
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Sunday |
12:00 - 16:00 |
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Monday |
10:00 - 14:00 |
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Tuesday |
10:00 - 14:00 |
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Wednesday |
10:00 - 14:00 |
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Thursday |
10:00 - 14:00 |
Contact information:
Phone: +964 781 107 0052,
Email: [email protected]
STEP 5. Visa approval
The visa processing time at the Embassy is:
Within urgent procedure - up to five working days from the date of receipt of the necessary documents. Urgent visa processing is carried out at the request of a foreigner or stateless person and within the terms determined by the foreign diplomatic mission of Ukraine;
Within usual procedure - up to 10 working days from the date of receipt of the necessary documents, unless otherwise provided for by international treaties of Ukraine. The specified period may be extended to 30 working days if additional checks are necessary.
In case of refusal to issue a visa, the consular fee is not refunded.
STEP 6. Collecting documents
After the decision to issue a visa/refuse a visa is made, the documents are transferred to the visa center in Baghdad and Erbil. The documents are collected at the visa center.
STEP 7. Appeal
A foreigner and a stateless person who has been refused a visa have the right to appeal such a decision by contacting the visa center with a letter of appeal (in person), in which to substantiate their opinion, and to submit a request for reconsideration of the visa application. The letter of appeal is submitted within 60 working days after the foreigner and a stateless person receive the decision to refuse to issue a visa.
After submission of an appeal letter, the documents should be submitted to the Embassy.
Filing an appeal is free of charge.
The visa application is reconsidered by an authorized person within a period not exceeding 10 working days from the date of receipt of the letter of appeal.
In the event of a decision to refuse to issue a visa based on the results of the re-examination of the visa application, the submission of a letter of appeal is not allowed.