How to get a Ukraine visa from Sierra Leone

• The Ukrainian Tourist visa is issued to applicants who want to go to Ukraine for sight-seeing, tourism, family visitation and leisure.
• The visa is known as a type C visa.
• It is valid for 90 days but can be extended.
• The Ukrainian Tourist Visa allows applicants to apply electronically without having to go to the embassy or consulate.
• Applicants are required to give some basic information such as their name, national address, and date of birth when applying for the Ukraine visa.
• Applicants are to send legitimate email addresses for the embassy to send their e-Visas.
• The normal visa can be gotten but it is advised to get the e-Visa as it saves time and helps avoid the stress of going to the embassy.
• It is essential to complete all the sections of the Ukraine tourist visa application form accurately.
• Payment for the electronic visa will also be done online.
• Applicants must also pay attention to passport details they would be submitting along with their forms.
• An original passport with an empty extra page is to be scanned and uploaded.
• A digital passport-sized photo should be submitted.
• The passport should not be valid for more than 10 years.
• Travelers should print a copy of their Ukrainian visa to present at the Ukrainian border along with their passport.
• Note that according to Ukraine’s visa rules, foreigners are to apply for their Ukrainian visa not earlier than 3 months before the intended date of entry to Ukraine.
• For minors, the e-Visa application should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. A separate e-Visa application needs to be submitted for each person.
• The original birth certificate of minors must be provided to validate the age of the said minor.
• Upon arrival and departure, you will be asked to present your e-Visa, along with all the documents specified above. You must keep a copy of the e-Visa with you for the duration of your trip.

• This visa allows its holders to visit Ukraine for business activities.
• Those with this visa can attend business meetings and sign business contracts. You can also attend conferences, seminars or job interviews.
• Applicants are not allowed to be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
• The receipt of a paid visa application fee is required.
• An invitation letter from the company you are meeting in Ukraine is needed. The letter should include the purpose and duration of the visit.
• There should be proof that the reason for your visit is solely for business.
• If you are traveling with a minor, a letter of consent from both the applicant’s parents is needed.
• A return flight ticket to Sierra Leon is needed.
• Travelers on this visa are prohibited from taking up paid employment in the country.
• It is processed for a period of 10 working days and ceases to be valid after 90 days.

• This visa is issued to persons who want to transit through Ukraine.
• Applicants of this visa type intend to take a connecting flight or join a ship from Ukraine to their destination.
• You are required to have a flight ticket and visa to your destination country.
• Minors should have the original copy of their birth certificate with them so as to present them at the embassy.
• Diagnosis from your local physician showing that you are in good health is required.
• The duration of the transit is not more than 5 days.
• Seamen can also apply for a transit visa but would need a seaman passbook.

Ukraine is a safe country unless you venture into the war zone which is the far east part of the country.