Ukraine student visa (type D) requirements
Students from India and Pakistan need a type D visa (a long-stay visa for study). First you get an Invitation for Study (a letter from your university, through Ukraine's system, that you need for the visa). You book online and hand in papers at the visa centre. The Ukrainian embassy decides.
Who can get a student visa
You need an Invitation for Study first. The visa office checks your papers, money and insurance.
- Invitation for Study, valid for 6 months
- School certificate with marks, legalised
- India: bank statement for six months that covers your first year
- Pakistan: USD 750 for each 15 days of stay
Health insurance that covers Ukraine for your stay
Non-Immigrant Intent
- Show your study purpose, money and health insurance as the embassy asks
Immigration Status
- Apply to the Ukrainian embassy or consulate that handles your country
Country notes
- India: legalise papers at the Ministry of External Affairs first
- Pakistan: ask the embassy in Islamabad about legalising papers
Papers for a student visa (type D)
Every applicant gives the same basic papers. The embassy for your country adds its own list.
Keep originals and copies in the same order as the list
Use one registration only on visa.mfa.gov.ua
Upload a clear photo with your form
- Colour photo, 35 x 45 mm
- Full face, front view
- White background
- Digital photo in JPEG for the online form
| Document Name | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Valid for at least 3 months after you leave Ukraine, with 2 empty pages, issued within the last 10 years. | Required |
| Visa application form | Fill it in and register it online on visa.mfa.gov.ua, then print and sign it. | Required |
| One photo | Colour. See the photo rules. | Required |
| Health insurance | Covers Ukraine for your stay, with at least EUR 30,000 of cover. | Required |
| Visa fee receipt | Proof you paid the visa fee. | Required |
| Fingerprints and face photo | Taken when you hand in your papers. | Required |
| Document Name | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation for Study | The original and a photocopy. | Required |
| School certificate with marks | The original, legalised by India's Ministry of External Affairs, and a photocopy. | Required |
| Sponsor letter | An original affidavit (a signed promise) from your sponsor with their details and the sum they will pay. | Required |
| Sponsor ID | A photocopy of your sponsor's ID or passport. | Required |
| Bank statement, last six months | Yours or your sponsor's. It must show enough money for your first year in Ukraine: tuition fees and daily costs. | Required |
| Copies of passport pages | Every page with any data, visa or stamp on it. | Required |
| Document Name | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation for Study | Your registered invitation for study is the reason for a type D visa. | Required |
| Proof of money | You need to show USD 750 (US dollars) for every 15 days you will stay. | Required |
Important Document Guidelines
Which visa do students need?
Ukraine has three visa types: transit (B), short stay (C) and long stay (D). Degree students use type D.
Key Features
Lets you enter Ukraine to study
You can travel in and out while it is valid
Once you are in Ukraine, you get a temporary residence permit (TRP) instead. It is the card that lets you stay longer than 90 days
Eligibility Requirements
- You hold an Invitation for Study from a Ukrainian university
- The invitation is registered through the national system of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MESU)
Restrictions
- Apply no earlier than 3 months before you plan to enter Ukraine
- An e-Visa is only for short visits of 30 days, so it does not work for degree study
If your course is longer than 90 days, you need type D. Then you get a temporary residence permit after you arrive.
Show that you are coming to study
A visa can be refused if the reason for your trip or your plan to leave is not clear.
- The embassy may refuse a visa if nothing shows you will leave Ukraine before the visa ends
- Know your university, city and course name
- Check that your invitation names the right course
- Be ready to say clearly and briefly why you are going
- Border officers can ask about your study plan and your money
Answer in short, clear sentences
Bring the same papers you uploaded
Do not book more than one visa appointment
Common Red Flags to Avoid
Study
Invitation for Study
School certificate with marks
Money
Bank statement
Sponsor letter
Key to Success
A complete, correct application with no mistakes is the best way to avoid a refusal.
Visa questions and links
Short answers for students from India and Pakistan.
Embassy of Ukraine in India
Embassy of Ukraine in Pakistan
Visa application form
Get your Invitation for Study through the national online system
Book your visa appointment on visa.mfa.gov.ua
Hand in papers and give fingerprints
Wait for the decision
Need More Help?
Rules can change. Check the embassy page for your country before you book.
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