TurkeyUkraine

Turkish passport Ā· policy checked 11 Jul 2026

Visa-free

Nothing to arrange. Turkish citizens may use ID card if arriving directly from Turkey.

90

days

max stay per entry

0

visa fee

free entry

1

document

your valid passport

0

forms

no application, no appointment

Policy note

Ukraine-Turkey visa-free agreement.

Entering Ukraine on a Turkish passport

  1. Travel with your valid Turkish passport - no visa, no application.

Ukraine visa types

Official visitorTourist

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Official visitor]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Official visitor]

Private visitTourist

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Private visit]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Private visit]

TourismTourist

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Tourism]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Tourism]

Business visitBusiness

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Business visit]

InvestorBusiness
  • 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 document from the relevant regional/city state administration or bank confirming that the applicant has made an investment to Ukraine’s economy;
  • 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);
Type C Short-Stay Visa (Medical Treatment)Medical

90 dayssingle entry5-10d processingvalid 180d

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

Checklist filed by the visa centre as ā€œMedical treatmentā€

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Medical treatment]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Medical treatment]

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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Family reunion with foreignersFamily

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Family reunion with foreigners]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Family reunion with foreigners]

SpouseFamily

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Spouse]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Spouse]

Type D Long-Stay Visa (Family Reunification)Family

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processingvalid 365d

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.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

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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Cultural / Educational / Scientific / Sport / VolunteerStudent

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Cultural / Educational / Scientific / Sport / Volunteer]

Study VisasStudent

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Study Visas]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Study Visas]

Type D Long-Stay Visa (Study)Student

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processingvalid 365d

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

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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Work at a branch of foreign bankWork
  • 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 branch of a foreign bank registered in Ukraine.
Work at a branch of foreign companyWork

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Work at a branch of foreign company ]

Work at a branch of foreign Mass MediaWork
  • 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 branch of a foreign Mass Media duly registered in Ukraine.
Work at a foreign NGOWork
  • 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 foreign non-governmental organization (branch / office) duly registered in Ukraine.
Work at Ukraine’s companyWork

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Work at Ukraine’s company]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Work at Ukraine’s company]

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

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processingvalid 365d

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.

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 (Employment)Work

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processingvalid 365d

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.

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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Diplomatic/Consular Missions and international organizationsOther
  • signed visa application form;
  • applicant’s valid passport/travel document;
  • 1 applicant’s photo (35 * 45 mm);
  • a relevant official letter / verbal note of a foreign state’s authority / diplomatic mission / international organization (office).
ImmigrationOther
  • 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, accommodation arrangements, letter from the applicant’s employer/spouse confirming their coverage of applicant’s expenses in Ukraine etc);
  • a copy of the immigration permit issued by a local office of Ukraine’s State Migration Service.

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Immigration]

International passenger/cargo carrierOther
  • 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.
International technical assistanceOther
  • 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.

[Table:Ā Ā Ā International technical assistance]

Mass Media staffOther

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Mass Media staff]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Mass Media staff]

Official observerOther

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Official observer]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Official observer]

Owner of property in UkraineOther
  • 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 a foreigner or stateless person owns property (real estate) allocated in Ukraine;
  • 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).

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Owner of property in Ukraine]

Religious/MissionaryOther
  • 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 religious organisation duly registered in Ukraine for a long-term performance of religious/missionary/canonical activities accompanied by a letter issued by Ukraine’s state authority which has registered that religious organization (e.g. Ukraine’s Ministry for Culture / Department on Religious Matters of the relevant regional or city state administration).
Religious/MissionaryOther

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Religious/Missionary]

[Table:Ā Ā Ā Religious/Missionary]

Ukrainian descentOther
  • signed visa application form;
  • applicant’s valid passport/travel document;
  • 1 applicant’s photo (35 * 45 mm);
  • certificate of a person of Ukrainian descent issued by Ukraine’s National Committee on persons of Ukrainian descent or applicant’s statement on his Ukrainian origin along with supporting documents. If applicant’s family applies for this type of visa as well documents on their status and family relation to the applicant should be provided;
  • 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);
Diplomatic / Official / Service Visa (Type D)Diplomatic

multiple entry1-5d processingfree

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.

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

multiple entry5-15d processing

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.

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-10 Volunteer / Cultural / Sports Activity)Other

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processingvalid 365d

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.

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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Type D Long-Stay Visa (Foreign Investor)Investment

730 daysmultiple entry5-15d processingvalid 730d

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.

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)Other

365 daysmultiple entry5-15d processingvalid 365d

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.

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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Ukraine visa for Turkish citizens - FAQ

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ukraine?

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

How long can Turkish citizens stay in Ukraine?

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

What documents do Turkish citizens need for Ukraine?

A valid passport is all Turkish 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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