United States visa for Ukrainian citizens
Ukrainian citizens need a visa to enter United States.
- Status
- Visa required
- Max stay
- Set by visa
- Official cost
- 435 USD
- Before departure
- Apply for a visa before you travel
Cost note
B-1/B-2 visitor visa total cost: non-refundable MRV application fee (US$185) plus the Visa Integrity Fee (US$250, enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, effective since 1 October 2025). Confirm the current fees with the issuing US mission or travel.state.gov.
What you need
- Valid Ukrainian passport
- Completed DS-160 confirmation page
- One photo to US specifications
- Paid MRV fee receipt
- Evidence of ties to Ukraine and intent to return
- Attendance at a visa interview at a US embassy/consulate
Official source
https://ua.usembassy.gov/visas/Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Ukraine is NOT in the US Visa Waiver Program, so ESTA is not available. Ukrainian citizens must obtain a B-1/B-2 (tourist/business) visa in advance: complete the DS-160, pay the US$185 MRV fee plus the US$250 Visa Integrity Fee (total ~US$435), and attend an interview at a US mission. The length of stay is set by US Customs and Border Protection at entry (commonly up to 180 days). Wartime note: routine consular services in Kyiv may be limited, and applicants are often routed to US embassies in third countries (e.g. Warsaw, Frankfurt) — check appointment availability. Confirm current fees and rules with the official source.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for United States?
- Ukrainian citizens need a visa to enter United States. (Visa required.)
- How long can Ukrainian passport holders stay in United States?
- The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.
- How much does the United States entry cost for Ukrainian citizens?
- The official fee is 435 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.