D visa for a long stay

This page is for Turkish citizens who want to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days: for work, education, family reunification, or another long-term purpose. Turkish citizens are visa-exempt for short trips, but for a long stay they must first obtain a long-stay D visa in Türkiye and then obtain a residence card in Ukraine. Below you will find the visa types, purpose documents, basic documents, fees, and the steps leading to a residence card.

• According to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ankara, Turkish citizens who will stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days must obtain a long-stay visa (довгострокова віза) appropriate to the purpose of their visit. This visa is for obtaining a residence card (посвідка на проживання) in Ukraine.
• Ukrainian visas are of three types:
  • Type B (transit): for transit to a third country. A maximum of 5 days may be spent in Ukraine during each transit.
  • Type C (short-stay): for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Turkish citizens are visa-exempt for this period.
  • Type D (long-stay): issued to obtain the documents required for a stay of more than 90 days in Ukraine. It is multiple-entry only and is valid for 90 days.
• After entering with a D visa, you apply to the State Migration Service of Ukraine (ДМС) for a temporary residence card (see U2.1).

One of the following documents showing your purpose must be attached to the application:

• Employment: a certified copy of the foreign worker employment permit (дозвіл на застосування праці) obtained by the employer. Persons legally permitted to work without a permit submit an employment contract (see U3.1).
• Immigration: a copy of the decision on the immigration permit (дозвіл на імміграцію) issued by the Migration Service (see U2.2).
• Education: an invitation for education or an internship issued by a university and registered in accordance with the procedure of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (see U4.1).
• Marriage to a Ukrainian citizen: a document proving the marriage (see U5.1).
• Family member of a foreigner holding a temporary residence card: a document proving the family relationship, a copy of that person’s residence card, and proof of financial resources sufficient to support the family.
• Foreign company or bank: an invitation from a foreign company or from a branch or representative office of a foreign bank in Ukraine.
• Other purposes:
  • an invitation from a government institution working on an international technical assistance project
  • an invitation from a religious organization approved by the registration authority
  • an invitation from the Ukrainian branch of a foreign non-governmental organization
  • a letter from a foreign media organization
  • an invitation from the relevant government institution for a cultural, educational, scientific, sports, or volunteer program
• Additional documents may be requested from citizens of countries considered to pose a migration risk.

1. a signed application form completed electronically and printed from visa.mfa.gov.ua
2. Passport: issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages, and valid for at least 3 months after the date of departure from Ukraine
3. 1 3.5 × 4.5 cm photograph
4. Consular fee receipt or a document proving exemption
5. an insurance policy covering the stay in Ukraine with coverage of at least EUR 30,000 (not required from diplomatic and service passport holders)
6. proof of sufficient financial resources for the period of stay: a bank statement, a guarantee letter from the inviting institution, or a notarized declaration by the applicant (not required from diplomatic and service passport holders)
7. Purpose document (from the list above)
8. For a student visa, documents issued abroad must be certified (apostilled), and a certified translation into Ukrainian, or English if Ukrainian is unavailable, must be attached. Fingerprints and a facial photograph are also collected.

• Consular fee (B, C, and D visas): USD 65. It may differ if an international agreement provides otherwise.
• Urgent processing or processing outside working hours: the fee is doubled.
• If the visa is refused, the fee is not refunded. The reason for refusal is notified to you in writing.
• Children under 6 are exempt from the fee.
• Processing time: generally 10 business days from submission of all documents. If additional checks are required, it may be extended to 30 business days.
• Applications may be submitted no earlier than 3 months before the planned trip.

1. Obtain the purpose document. If you will work, your employer obtains a work permit for you in Ukraine (see U3.1). If you will study, obtain an education invitation through the Study in Ukraine portal (see U4.1).
2. Complete the application form. Create an account at visa.mfa.gov.ua, complete the form, print it, and sign it.
3. Prepare the insurance policy and proof of financial resources.
4. Submit your application. According to the Embassy of Ukraine in Ankara, people living in Türkiye submit their visa applications to the visa center in Ankara.
5. Wait for the decision. Generally 10 business days, and no more than 30 business days.
6. Enter Ukraine within the visa’s 90-day validity period.
7. Apply to the Migration Service. Documents for a temporary residence card must be submitted no later than 15 business days before the end of your period of stay in Ukraine. The card is issued within 15 business days from acceptance of the documents.

• The Migration Service requires your passport to contain a long-stay visa when you apply, except for persons exempt from this visa by law or an international agreement.
• A certified Ukrainian translation of your passport’s personal information page is required.
• A valid health insurance policy covering the entire validity period of the card is required. Some groups specified by law are exempt from this requirement.
• Fees: state fee UAH 34, administrative service fee UAH 452, card fee UAH 654.
• An application may be refused if the person’s stay exceeds the permitted period or if there is an outstanding decision on removal or a ban on entry.
• Details: see U2.1.

• Embassy of Ukraine in Ankara — visa information
  • Embassy: Oran Mahallesi, Kılıç Ali Sokak No: 10, Çankaya, 06450 Ankara
  • Telephone: +90 312 463 70 00
  • Consular section: Sancak Mahallesi 512. Sokak No: 17, Çankaya, 06550 Ankara
  • Telephone: +90 312 442 16 58 (weekdays 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00)
  • Email: consul_tr@mfa.gov.ua
• Ankara visa center — application point directed by the Embassy
  • Web: vfsglobal.com/ukraine/turkey
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine visa application system — application form
  • Web: visa.mfa.gov.ua
• In Ukraine: the State Migration Service (ДМС) office at your place of residence — residence card
  • Web: dmsu.gov.ua

• Trying to apply for a residence permit after entering visa-free. The Migration Service looks for a long-stay visa in the passport.
• Missing the 90-day validity period of the D visa.
• Leaving the residence card application until the last day. The documents must be submitted at least 15 business days before the end of the stay period.
• Applying with insurance coverage below EUR 30,000.
• Failing to check the passport validity: it must be valid for at least 3 months after departure from Ukraine.
• Applying without a purpose document; for example, requesting a work visa before the employer has obtained the work permit.
• Applying too early. A visa application may be submitted no earlier than 3 months before the trip.

• As a Turkish citizen, do I have to obtain a D visa? Yes, if you will stay longer than 90 days.
• How long is the D visa valid? 90 days; it is multiple-entry.
• How much is the visa fee? USD 65. It is doubled for urgent processing.
• Do I need a D visa as a student? Yes, for education lasting more than 90 days. The Study in Ukraine portal requires a passport, form, photograph, valid health insurance, fee receipt, education invitation, and biometric data (see U4.1).
• I am married to a Ukrainian citizen; do I still need a visa? For a stay longer than 90 days, you obtain a D visa with a marriage certificate. For residence, see U2.1 and U2.2.
• Can I use Ukraine’s e-visa? Ukraine’s e-visa is single-entry and valid for a maximum of 30 days. Turkish citizens are already visa-exempt for short trips; a D visa is required for a long stay.

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine – Visa application form (visa.mfa.gov.ua)
• Embassy of Ukraine in Ankara – Entry and visa rules
• Ankara visa center
• State Migration Service of Ukraine – Temporary residence card
• Migration Service – Migration calculator
• Study in Ukraine – Student visa requirements
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine – Entry and stay rules