Ukraine
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Ukrainian citizens
Entry requirement
Ukrainian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Ukraine
All missions of the United Kingdom in Ukraine
The United Kingdom has 2 missions in Ukraine, with its embassy in Kyiv. Consulates: Lviv.
British citizens travelling to Ukraine
United KingdomUkraine Visa-free, 90 days Ukraine visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Ukraine to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ukrainian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Ukrainian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ukrainian citizens apply
In Ukraine, applications go to the British embassy in Kyiv and the consulate in Lviv, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Ukrainian citizens
Ireland admits Ukrainian citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Ukraine
Ukraine admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ukrainian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Ukraine?
The British embassy in Ukraine is in Kyiv; there is also a consulate in Lviv.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Ukraine admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ukrainian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Ukrainian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.