🇺🇦Ukraine Visa for Qatari Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Qatari passport holders do not need a visa for Ukraine. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Visa-free entry up to 90 days.

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Entering Ukraine on a Qatari passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Qatari passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for Qatari applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Ukraine visa documents for Qatari applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Qatari citizens enter Ukraine with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristTourism

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

touristPrivate visit

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

touristBusiness visit

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherMass Media staff

- Signed visa application form; - Applicant’s valid passport/travel document; - 1 applicant’s photo (35 * 45 mm); - Residence documents – valid residence permits/equivalents (in cases where applicants reside in a country that is different from the country of their nationality/citizenship); - A letter of the foreign Mass Media with a request to issue a visa to the foreign correspondent/Mass Media staff member who intends to travel to Ukraine in his/her professional capacity as a journalist; - Proof of medical/travel insurance to cover Ukraine and the period of stay (the policy should provide 30 000 euros or equivalent minimum coverage); - Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months, cash in Ukrainian hryvnia/other convertible currency, bank cards along with current/savings account balance statements provided the bank cards can be cashed in Ukraine, hotel/accommodation booking, letter from the applicant’s employer/sponsor confirming their coverage of applicant’s expenses in Ukraine, a return/transit ticket etc); Please note that applicants might be asked for additional documents by Ukraine’s visa officers (e.g. return flight tickets and other documents confirming applicants’ circumstances (to be defined by Ukraine’s visa officers of the relevant Embassy/Consulate General).

otherOfficial visitor

- Signed visa application form; - Applicant’s valid passport/travel document; - 1 applicant’s photo (35 * 45 mm); - Residence documents – valid residence permits/equivalents (in cases where applicants reside in a country that is different from the country of their nationality/citizenship); - A letter of invitation issued by Ukraine’s ministries / other central executive authorities, state entities and organizations or relevant letters of foreign states’ authorities / international organizations. Please note that applicants might be asked for additional documents by Ukraine’s visa officers (e.g. return flight tickets and other documents confirming applicants’ circumstances (to be defined by Ukraine’s visa officers of the relevant Embassy/Consulate General).

transitTransit

- Signed visa application form; - Applicant’s valid passport/travel document; - 1 applicant’s photo (35 * 45 mm); - Residence documents – valid residence permits/equivalents (in cases where applicants reside in a country that is different from the country of their nationality/citizenship); - Proof that the applicant is a holder of (or is entitled to benefit from) a valid medical/travel insurance policy to cover Ukraine and the period of stay (the policy should provide a minimum of €30 000 or equivalent coverage); - Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months, cash in Ukrainian hryvnia/other convertible currency, bank cards along with current/savings account balance statements provided the bank cards can be cashed in Ukraine, hotel/accommodation booking, letter from the applicant’s employer/sponsor confirming their coverage of applicant’s expenses in Ukraine, a return/transit ticket etc). - One of the following: Visa for another country (if required) and tickets; or Document(s) confirming that passengers/cargo are to transit through Ukraine by car/coach; or International carrier license issued by the relevant authority of a foreign state; Please note that applicants might be asked for additional documents by Ukraine’s visa officers (e.g. return flight tickets and other documents confirming applicants’ circumstances (to be defined by Ukraine’s visa officers of the relevant Embassy/Consulate General). Information leaflet Checklist - B - Transit (PDF checklist ↗)

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familySpouse

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

workWork at Ukraine’s company

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

workWork at a foreign NGO

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

workWork at a branch of foreign company

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

medicalMedical treatment

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents

otherOwner of property in Ukraine

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherDiplomatic/Consular Missions and international organizations

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

workWork at a branch of foreign Mass Media

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherReligious/Missionary

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

studentStudy Visa

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherReligious/Missionary

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

businessInvestor

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherInternational passenger/cargo carrier

- Signed visa application form; - Applicant’s valid passport/travel document; - 1 applicant’s photo (35 * 45 mm); - Residence documents – valid residence permits/equivalents (in cases where applicants reside in a country that is different from the country of their nationality/citizenship); - Proof that the applicant is a holder of (or is entitled to benefit from) a valid medical/travel insurance policy to cover Ukraine and the period of stay (the policy should provide a minimum of €30 000 or equivalent coverage); - Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months, cash in Ukrainian hryvnia/other convertible currency, bank cards along with current/savings account balance statements provided the bank cards can be cashed in Ukraine, hotel/accommodation booking, letter from the applicant’s employer/sponsor confirming their coverage of applicant’s expenses in Ukraine, a return/transit ticket etc); - A passenger / cargo carriers’ contract; - An international passenger / cargo carrier’s license. Please note that applicants might be asked for additional documents by Ukraine’s visa officers (e.g. return flight tickets and other documents confirming applicants’ circumstances (to be defined by Ukraine’s visa officers of the relevant Embassy/Consulate General).

otherOfficial observer

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherImmigration

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

familyFamily reunion with foreigners

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

workWork at a branch of foreign bank

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherInternational technical assistance

- Signed visa application form; - Applicant’s valid passport/travel document; - 1 applicant’s photo (35 * 45 mm); - Residence documents – valid residence permits/equivalents (in cases where applicants reside in a country that is different from the country of their nationality/citizenship); - Proof that the applicant is a holder of (or is entitled to benefit from) a valid medical/travel insurance policy to cover Ukraine and the period of stay (the policy should provide a minimum of €30 000 or equivalent coverage); - Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. letter from the applicant’s employer confirming their coverage of applicant’s expenses in Ukraine, bank statement for 2 recent months, bank cards along with current/savings account balance statements provided the bank cards can be cashed in Ukraine, cash in Ukrainian hryvnia/other convertible currency, accommodation arrangements etc); - Invitation letter issued by a relevant Ukraine’s state authority/entity/organisation which is a recipient of international technical assistance; - A confirmation of registration of the relevant international technical assistance project with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. Please note that applicants might be asked for additional documents by Ukraine’s visa officers (e.g. return flight tickets and other documents confirming applicants’ circumstances (to be defined by Ukraine’s visa officers of the relevant Embassy/Consulate General).

studentCultural / Educational / Scientific / Sport / Volunteer

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

otherUkrainian descent

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the checklist for the required documents Note : Kindly note Insurance should cover the whole period of stay in Ukraine or In case of Multiple Visa Insurance should cover at least 1st Declared Trip. The trips should be declared with taking into consideration period of time required for taking decision about visa approval (ten business days from the date of the interview in the Embassy).

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Other Ukraine visa categories (10)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Ukraine. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Type D Long-Stay Visa (Employment)

Long-stay national visa for foreigners who have obtained a work permit in Ukraine, allowing entry for the purpose of employment under a labor contract.

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processing

Requires a valid work permit (labor permission) issued by the State Employment Service of Ukraine. After entry, the foreigner must apply to the State Migration Service (DMSU) for a Temporary Residence Permit, which is issued for the duration of the employment contract. Processing of the residence permit: 15 working days.

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Type D Long-Stay Visa (Study)

Long-stay national visa for foreigners admitted to accredited Ukrainian educational institutions, allowing entry for the purpose of study.

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processing

Requires an official invitation (vyzov) from the Ukrainian educational institution. After entry, must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit for the duration of studies. Permit valid for the duration of studies.

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Type D Long-Stay Visa (Family Reunification)

Long-stay national visa for foreign nationals joining a close family member (spouse, minor child, or dependent parent) who is a Ukrainian citizen or permanent resident.

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processing

Requires proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) and that the Ukrainian-side family member is a citizen or permanent resident. After entry, must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit at DMSU.

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Type D Long-Stay Visa (Foreign Investor)

Long-stay national visa for foreign nationals who are founders, participants, or beneficial owners of a Ukrainian legal entity with a minimum ownership share of EUR 100,000.

730 daysmultiple entry5-15d processing

After entry on Type D visa, investor must apply to DMSU for a Temporary Residence Permit valid for 2 years (renewable). Minimum investment threshold: EUR 100,000 (at NBU exchange rate). Investment may be in monetary form, property, or securities. Government fee approximately UAH 1,140 (combined). Processing: 15 working days.

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Type D Long-Stay Visa (Religious Activity / NGO / Cultural / Scientific / Media)

Long-stay national visa for foreigners conducting religious activities, working for non-governmental organizations, engaged in cultural or scientific exchange, or accredited as foreign media correspondents.

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processing

Category covers multiple sub-purposes: religious leaders/missionaries, foreign NGO staff, participants in technical assistance projects, cultural exchange programs, scientific research, and foreign media correspondents with accreditation. After entry, must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit for the relevant activity duration.

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Diplomatic / Official / Service Visa (Type D)

Issued to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports of countries that do not have a visa-free agreement covering such passport types with Ukraine.

multiple entry1-5d processing~$0

Diplomatic visas are typically fee-exempt. Many countries have bilateral agreements with Ukraine exempting diplomatic/official/service passport holders from visa requirements entirely. Duration and validity are determined by the diplomatic mission's accreditation period.

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Type C Short-Stay Visa (Medical Treatment)

Issued for the purpose of receiving medical treatment in a Ukrainian healthcare institution for nationals of countries that require a visa.

90 dayssingle entry5-10d processing

Requires an invitation/confirmation from a Ukrainian medical institution specifying the treatment and expected duration. If treatment exceeds 90 days, a Type D long-stay visa may be required instead.

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Type D Long-Stay Visa (D-01 Immigration / Permanent Residence)

Long-stay entry visa for foreigners who have already obtained an immigration permit from the State Migration Service, allowing entry to Ukraine to obtain a Permanent Residence Permit. Immigration permits cover spouses and close family of Ukrainian citizens, persons of Ukrainian origin, immigrant investors, highly qualified specialists needed by Ukraine, and other quota/non-quota categories.

multiple entry5-15d processing

The D-01 visa itself is a 90-day multiple-entry entry visa; it is issued only to holders of an immigration permit already granted by the State Migration Service (DMSU). After entry, the holder applies for a Permanent Residence Permit (indefinite). Immigration permits are quota-based, with separate non-quota categories for spouses/children of Ukrainian citizens, persons of Ukrainian origin, guardians, and foreign investors (USD 100,000+). This is the immigration / permanent-residence pathway, distinct from the 2-year temporary-residence investor route (D-12).

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Type D Long-Stay Visa (D-08/D-09 Representative Office Employee)

Long-stay work visa for foreign employees of a registered representative office of a foreign company (D-08) or a foreign bank (D-09) in Ukraine. Unlike the general employment visa, eligibility is based on a Service Card issued to accredited representative-office staff rather than a work permit from the State Employment Service.

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processing

The D visa is a 90-day multiple-entry entry visa. Issued to foreign staff of representative offices of foreign business entities (D-08) or foreign banks (D-09) registered in Ukraine, based on a Service Card (sluzhbova kartka) issued by the Ministry of Economy rather than a State Employment Service work permit. After entry the holder obtains a Temporary Residence Permit valid for the accreditation period. Fee varies by nationality on a reciprocity basis.

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Type D Long-Stay Visa (D-10 Volunteer / Cultural / Sports Activity)

Long-stay visa for foreigners coming to Ukraine for volunteer work, or for cultural, educational, scientific, or sports programs, on the invitation of a Ukrainian state body or of an organisation that engages volunteers.

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processing

The D-10 visa is a 90-day multiple-entry entry visa. Requires a letter of invitation from a Ukrainian state body responsible for cultural, educational, scientific, sports or volunteer programs, or from a volunteer-engaging organisation listed on the Ministry of Social Policy website (accompanied by its state-registration certificate). After entry, a Temporary Residence Permit is obtained for the duration of the activity. Distinct legal ground from the religious/NGO/media/technical-assistance category above.

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Ukraine visa for Qatari citizens — FAQ

Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Ukraine?

No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Qatari citizens stay in Ukraine?

Qatari passport holders can stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Qatari citizens need for Ukraine?

A valid passport is all Qatari citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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