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

Visa required

Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa to enter Ukraine. Apply at a Ukraine embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Zimbabwean citizens apply for a Ukraine visa

Ukraine visa cost for Zimbabwean citizens

e-Visa (single entry, 30-day validity)

USD 20

30 days, single entryofficial source
mfa.gov.ua ↗

e-Visa (double entry, 30-day validity)

USD 30

30 days, double entryofficial source
mfa.gov.ua ↗

Short-term (type C) visa - basic fee, regular service

USD 65

up to 90 days within 180 days; issued for up to 6 months or longer per supporting docsofficial source
mfa.gov.ua ↗

Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 2970, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Zimbabwean applicants

The exact documents Zimbabwean citizens must submit for Ukraine, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familySpouse

- 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/ spouse 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); - original of a Marriage Certificate on registration of marriage between the applicant and a national/citizen of Ukraine accompanied by a copy of that Ukrainian citizen’s internal passport. Marriage certificates issued by foreign countries should be apostilled (legalized) and translated into Ukrainian as well as duly certified. 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).

touristPrivate visit

- 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: - original of the notarized invitation letter from a Ukrainian citizen or a foreigner/stateless person who legally resides (temporarily or permanently) in Ukraine. Invitation should contain full surname and name(s) of the inviting person, details of his/her passport and temporary or permanent residency permit (for a foreigner or stateless person), address, and full name of the invited person, information about his/her date and place of birth, nationality, passport details, place of residence, purpose of visit, duration of intended visit to Ukraine, number of entries and place of stay in Ukraine, physical person’s obligations towards possible coverage of costs related to the applicant’s stay and/or departure from Ukraine; - or - document(s) confirming that the applicant is a spouse, a parent or a child of a citizen of Ukraine; - or - document(s) confirming that the applicant owns property (real estate) allocated in Ukraine; - or - certificate of a person of Ukrainian descent* issued by Ukraine’s National Committee on Persons of Ukrainian Descent. If applicant’s family applies for this type of visa as well documents on their status and family relation to the applicant should also be provided*; - copies of the inviting person’s Ukrainian passport (if an inviting person is a citizen of Ukraine) or copies of the foreigner’s/stateless person’s passport and their Ukrainian temporary/permanent residency permit (if an inviting person is a foreigner or a stateless person). 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). * Zero visa fee

studentCultural / Educational / Scientific / Sport / Volunteer

- 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); - one of the following: - Invitation letter issued by Ukraine’s relevant government authority which implements respective cultural, educational, scientific, sport or volunteering programs; - or - Invitation letter issued by an entity/institution/organisation engaging volunteers in their activities (information about these entities/institutions/organisations can be found at Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy website (msp.gov.ua ↗)) accompanied by the copy of that entity/institution/organisation’s state registration certificate. 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).

otherUkrainian descent

- 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); 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).

workWork at a branch of foreign company

- 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 company duly registered in 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).

otherDiplomatic/Consular Missions and international organizations

- 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). 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).

via VFS Global ↗

Ukraine visa for Zimbabwean citizens — FAQ

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Ukraine?

Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa to enter Ukraine. Apply at a Ukraine embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Zimbabwean citizens need for Ukraine?

A valid passport plus the Ukraine document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Ukraine visa cost for Zimbabwean citizens?

The Ukraine e-visa (single entry, 30-day validity) fee is USD 20. Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 2970.

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