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What is the change? Ukraine is ending its visa-on-arrival program for foreign nationals traveling as tourist or business visitors starting Jan. 1.
What does the change mean? Those planning travel to Ukraine for business or tourism starting Jan. 1 will not be able to use the visa-on-arrival program. If they are eligible, they are encouraged to use Ukraine’s e-visa program instead.
Background: Visas on arrival are currently available at select airports for nationals of 33 countries. Nationals of 31 of the 33 countries who are eligible for visas on arrival are also eligible for e-visas, but Chinese and Indian nationals (both currently eligible for visas on arrival) are not eligible for e-visas. Nationals of the following countries are currently eligible for e-visas:
Visa-required nationals of countries that are not eligible for e-visas, including Chinese and Indian nationals travelling as a tourist or business visitor, must apply for a consular visa prior to travel.
Comments & Analysis: The change will add to the time it takes to plan travel to Ukraine for those who would otherwise use the visa-on-arrival program because e-visas can take up to nine business days to process. Travelers should take note of the change and plan accordingly.
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
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