Ukraine Family Reunification Visa D-02/D-14/D-15

This requirement does not apply to citizens of the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Georgia, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, owing to the relevant international agreements on a visa-free regime with Ukraine.

To obtain any type of visa to Ukraine, unless otherwise provided by the legislation or the international treaties, the following documents must be presented:

1. A passport document, which must meet the following requirements:

• Be valid for at least 3 months after the planned date of departure from the territory of Ukraine.
• Have at least 2 blank pages.
• The validity period of the passport must not exceed 10 years.

2. A completed and signed visa application form.
3. One colour photograph measuring 35×45 mm.
4. A valid medical insurance policy covering expenses of at least EUR 30,000 or the equivalent in another currency. This requirement does not apply to persons covered by state medical insurance or where otherwise provided by the international treaties of Ukraine.
5. Documents confirming the availability of sufficient financial means for the period of the planned stay in Ukraine and for the return to the country of origin or transit to a third country.
6. A document confirming payment of the consular fee, if this is required under the legislation and the international treaties of Ukraine.
7. For a family reunification visa to Ukraine D-02, D-14, D-15, in addition to the above documents, it is also necessary to provide a document confirming the family ties (a marriage certificate, a birth certificate or another document confirming kinship).

The embassies and consulates of Ukraine collect a consular fee for the processing of all types of visas (transit, short-term, long-term) at a base rate of USD 65, unless otherwise provided by the international treaties of Ukraine.

For the processing of visas on an urgent basis or outside working hours, the consular fee is charged at double the rate.

In the case of an urgent processing procedure, the tariff rate is doubled.

In the event of a refusal to issue the visa, the consular fee is not refunded.

If you applied on your own for a family reunification visa to Ukraine D-02, D-14, D-15 but received a refusal, you should not lose hope. An immigration lawyer can become your reliable partner and provide you with assistance in this situation.

Foreigners and stateless persons who have been refused a visa for entry to Ukraine have the right to appeal this decision by applying to the authority that examined their visa application. To do so, an appeal letter must be submitted.

The re-examination of the visa application is carried out by an authorised person within a period not exceeding 10 working days from the moment of receipt of the appeal letter.

It is important to note that if a decision to refuse the issuance of the visa is taken after the re-examination of the visa application, the submission of an appeal letter is not permitted.

It should also be taken into account that in the event of a refusal to issue the visa, the consular fee is not refunded.

As a professional immigration lawyer, Ivan Goncharov can provide competent legal assistance in appealing a refusal to issue a visa to Ukraine. He has in-depth knowledge and understanding of immigration law and experience of working with the migration authorities, which allows him to protect your interests effectively.