Embassy
Embassy of Ukraine in London
London
60 Holland Park W11 3SJ
United Kingdom visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens
Ukrainian citizens need an eVisa for the United Kingdom. Apply on the official website.
Passport
UKR
Ukraine
Going to
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United Kingdom
eVisa
An online record for people already granted UK immigration permission.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Ukrainian citizens in United Kingdom
Homes for Ukraine requires a UK sponsor
- Ukrainian citizens can apply online for Homes for Ukraine.
- Family members of any nationality can also apply.
- Standard entry rules for Ukrainian passport holders are unclear.
What to do
Apply on the United Kingdom's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into United Kingdom
Visit for a holiday or to see friends and family.
Visa required For your passportStandard Visitor visaA visa for holidays, family visits and other allowed short trips.
- Fee
- £135
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Apply online and pay the fee.
- Upload your documents.
- Visit a visa centre for identity checks.
- Wait for a decision before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid throughout your stay
- Visit plans
- Proof of money
- Proof you will leave
- Certified English or Welsh translations
- Fingerprints
- Decisions usually take 21 days after identity checks and documents.
- Check your visa: some allow only 1 or 2 entries.
eVisaAccess your eVisaAn online record for people already granted UK immigration permission.
- Fee
- Free
- Processing
- 0–1 days
How to apply
- Get the UK permission you need.
- Create or sign in to your UK immigration account.
- Check your eVisa and link your current passport.
- Travel with the linked passport or travel document.
Documents required
- Passport or travel document
- Access usually works at once; allow 1 day after linking.
- Your visa sets your stay and entry rules; an eVisa adds no permission.
Sources (59)Last updated 11 November 2026
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Border Force
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- British Embassy Washington
- Coming to the UK from the USA
- British High Commission New Delhi
- Coming to the UK from India
- Check if you need a UK visa
- Standard Visitor overview
- Standard Visitor application and fees
- Visitor visa national list
- Visitor immigration rules
- Visitor supporting documents
- Electronic travel authorisation overview
- Apply for an ETA
- Official ETA application portal
- ETA eligible nationalities
- ETA exemptions
- Activities allowed with an ETA
- Common Travel Area guidance
- Transit overview
- Direct Airside Transit visa
- Visitor in Transit visa
- Transit applications and documents
- Carrier visa requirements and transit exemptions
- Transit caseworker guidance
- Transit guidance version 9, including Annex A
- Processing times outside the UK
- Business visits
- Innovator Founder visa
- Student visa
- Student visa documents
- Child Student visa
- Short-term English study visa
- Short-term English study eligibility
- Short-term English study documents
- Apply for short-term English study
- Study as a visitor
- Current visa brake restrictions
- Skilled Worker visa
- Skilled Worker costs
- Skilled Worker documents
- Health and Care Worker visa
- Health and Care Worker job requirements
- Health and Care Worker costs
- Seasonal Worker visa
- Global Talent visa
- Youth Mobility Scheme
- Youth Mobility eligibility
- Family visa overview
- Partner and spouse family visa
- Family visa evidence
- EU Settlement Scheme family permit
- EU-family permit eligibility and documents
- Medical visits
- Access and use an eVisa
- Travel with an eVisa
- Marriage Visitor visa
- British-Irish visa scheme
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Coming from Ukraine
- Plugs D G MAdapter needed
- MoneyGBP £
- Time−10h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency999 or 112 police
Planning your United Kingdom trip
Best time to go: Outdoor activities are possible all year. Summers are generally warm and damp, while winters are generally mild, but northern Scotland's mountains can have heavy snow.
- LondonThe capital has palaces, museums and major attractions such as the London Eye.
- Edinburgh and CardiffBoth cities have medieval castles, and Edinburgh is also known for its festivals.
- Bath and YorkThese historic cities offer places to explore Britain's Roman history.
- Lake District National ParkThis scenic national park is a World Heritage site recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Scams to watch for in United Kingdom
- Cup and ball betting gameA person moves three cups and asks you to bet on which hides a ball. They secretly remove the ball, so you cannot win by following it. People who stop to watch may also be pickpocketed.
- Ticket-machine cash theftSomeone offers to help you buy a ticket. Once your money is in the machine, they reach across, cancel the purchase and take the returned cash.
- Phone snatchingThieves snatch phones, often while riding fast-moving mopeds. They may then try to access personal information and banking apps.
About United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is an island state made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Capital
- London
- Money
- British pound (£)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- 9 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +44
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Questions
Is entry to United Kingdom restricted for Ukrainian citizens?
Ukrainian citizens with a UK sponsor may apply under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme. Ukrainian citizens and their family members of any nationality may apply for permission to enter and stay in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme if they have a UK sponsor.
Do ukrainian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ukrainian citizens need an eVisa for the United Kingdom. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for the United Kingdom?
Only on the United Kingdom's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help ukrainian citizens enter the United Kingdom?
We have no record of the United Kingdom relaxing its rules for ukrainian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do british citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
British citizens do not need a visa for Ukraine. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to the United Kingdom?
Ireland, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bulgaria, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near United Kingdom are easier for ukrainian citizens?
Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands Finland, and 3 more let ukrainian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the United Kingdom?
Apply on the United Kingdom's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in the United Kingdom?
British pound (£). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the United Kingdom?
English.
How strong is the Ukraine passport?
It ranks #30 and reaches 127 destinations without applying ahead.
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