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Last updated: July 2026 If you are planning a trip to the United Kingdom, obtaining the correct UK visa is one of the first things you need to consider. Whether you are travelling for tourism, business, to visit family or friends, to study, or for another short-term purpose, most Ukrainian citizens...

After renewing or replacing a passport, many travellers ask the same question: “My passport has been renewed, but I still have a valid U.S. visa. Do I need to apply for a new U.S. visa?” In most cases, the answer is no. Short answer: If your U.S. visa is still valid, you do not need to...

One of the most common questions after getting married or legally changing your surname is: “I already have a valid U.S. visa, but I have changed my surname. Do I need to apply for a new visa?” In most cases, the answer is no. If your U.S. visa is still valid, you do not need to obtain...

Expired Passport but Valid U.S. Visa: Can You Travel with Two Passports? Has your passport expired, but your U.S. visa is still valid? In most cases, you do not need to apply for a new U.S. visa simply because your passport has expired. If your U.S. visa remains valid, you can usually travel to the...

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv currently provides limited nonimmigrant visa services for Ukrainian citizens. This means that not all applicants are eligible to attend a U.S. visa interview in Kyiv. At the moment, visa appointments are available only for specific visa categories and under certain...

What is a UK eVisa? Since 2026, the United Kingdom has fully transitioned to electronic visas (eVisas). Visa stickers that were previously placed inside passports, as well as Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards, are no longer issued. All UK visas are now issued digitally as a UK eVisa. Your...

Overview The Ukraine Family Scheme allows applicants to join family members or extend their stay in the UK. It is free to apply. You will be able to live, work and study in the UK and access public funds. Eligibility To apply to the Ukraine Family Scheme you must: be applying to join or accompany...

The process of submitting documents for a British visa The Visa Application Center of the Embassy of Great Britain has made changes to the procedure for submitting documents. If the visa applicant had previously brought the prepared package of documents to the Visa Application Center for submission...