Visa

[Preston]

I understand a visa is not required for a visit to Ukraine! Is this True!

[catzenmouse]

I haven't dug through the info much but it looks like it is all explained here:

http://www.ukremb.org.uk/eng/cvs/index.html

Use the visa link on the left.

Ken

[Turboguy]

If you are not in the mood to follow links, that is correct.  Ukraine does not require a visa now.

[catzenmouse]

I thought I heard something about it not requiring a visa if you have been there before but still requiring one if is your first trip. Not something that I have followed as my wife is from Russia.

Ken

[groovlstk]

No visa for us Yanks, I've made two visa-less journeys to Ukraine, arriving in both Kiev and Dnepr in the last 8 months.

[Bruno]

No visa for us Yanks

And no visa for european, japanese, Swiss... and a few other country... they have enforced in law the system used in May 2005 for the eurovision... from end September 2005, these law is active... only for stay maximum to 90 days...

[Preston]

Thanks for the info. Guys!! Once again you guys came through! Thanks! I also have been to Ukraine 2 times, first time to Simferopol and the 2nd time into Dnepropetrovsk! Both times I needed a visa! But that was 2 years ago! I am getting ready to fly into Simferopol Sept. 5 and flying out of there in Oct. 4 and staying with some friends of mine in Yalta and then on to Feodosiya! Anybody know of any legit agencies there or close to there! Will be taking a friend with me! Thanks!

Preston

[Son of Clyde]

I used the Athena agency to send gifts and I know they can arrange accomodations and transportation. They have offices all over Ukraine and they are very honest and trustworthy people. I lost the address but you can do a Google search. The agency is owned by an American.

[Preston]

Thank Clyde

I've never used an agency before so this is all new to me! Like I said before my wife and I met at here work! But I love to try new things! Thanks everyone! OOOH before I forget what kind of documents do I need to take with me when I go! I know it would of been a big help if I had any idea I was meeting my wife! I think it was a G-325 form! If I took that it would of spead up the proccess! Any info. would help!

Preston

[2tallbill]

I always make a photocopy of my passport and birth certificate and carry it in my carry on bag. If somehow I lose my passport it will be easier (I think).

Good luck.