The Cabinet

22:52
Thu, 2 March 2017
Telegraph

Interfax-Ukraine

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The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new procedure of issuing visas to entry into Ukraine and transit through the territory of the country.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at its meeting Wednesday approved a new procedure of issuing visas to entry into Ukraine and transit through the territory of the country, said the head of the Department of tourism and resorts of Ministry of economic development and trade (MEDT) Ivan Liptuga.

“Now, the fee will be $65 instead of the current $85 for a single, $130 per double and $180 for a multiple entry visa,” wrote I. Liptuga on his page in social network Facebook.

According to him, the new order of registration of Ukrainian visas also suggests a number of simplifications for the citizens, who had previously received a visa of the Schengen countries, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia .

“No longer need to issue invitations to the visa office, and you can do it on company letterhead, or any individuals will be able to submit it at the notary,” – said I. Liptuga.

In addition, applicants for visas will be able to submit and receive documents remotely by mail. Soon it is planned to introduce the ability to send and receive documents in electronic format, with a bar code.