In the boundlessness of world tourism, Ukraine welcomes guests from Japan with visa-free regime. However, as always, there are exceptions and nuances. In our article we will consider the actual aspects of visa legislation that may affect Japanese travellers.

1. Visa-free regime: Under normal circumstances, Japanese citizens can freely enter Ukraine without the need for a visa. However, there are two important conditions: the duration of stay must not exceed 90 days within a 180-day period, and the purpose of the visit must correspond to tourism, visiting relatives, participating in seminars and the like.

2. Official statistics: In the first 8 months of 2023, more than 1.3 million foreigners visited Ukraine, including 784 Japanese citizens. This underlines the popularity of Ukraine among travellers from the East. It is important to note that travellers are travelling for both personal and business purposes.

3. Documents for visa-free entry: When entering Ukraine visa-free, Japanese citizens must bring their passport and:

  • Health insurance policy.
  • Document confirming the purpose of the visit (invitation, hotel reservation, tickets to events).
  • Financial security at the level of $45 per day per person.
  • Absence of a decision to ban entry to Ukraine.

4. When you need a visa: There are situations where Japanese citizens need to obtain a visa:

  • Planning to stay more than 90 days.
  • Intention to work or study in Ukraine.

5. Visa processing: Long-term visa (type "D") entitles the holder to a long-term stay in Ukraine. To obtain such a visa it is necessary to submit an application at the Embassy or Consulate of Ukraine in Japan three months prior to the planned trip.

 

Despite the visa-free regime, it is important to take into account all the details and rules for a smooth and comfortable visit to Ukraine. If you have any questions or need advice, please contact migration lawyers who will help you understand all the nuances of visa legislation. In this case, we recommend you to turn to EUROVECTOR Law Company - a company that has a successful 13-year experience in the field of migration law. Your journey will be successful if you prepare it correctly.