Visa Services > Nonimmigrant Visas

Important information

Click here to get the appointment wait time information.

Groups of five or more applicants must start application process three months before their travel dates due to more complicated application rules.

Travelers to the U.S. for business or pleasure must present a valid visa and a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended duration of stay. Please note that you may use a valid visa in an old or expired passport along with a newly issued passport. Please ensure that, at any time you wish to enter the United States for business or pleasure, you have a valid visa and a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of departure from the United States.
Liberty StatueWelcome! Each year the Kyiv Embassy’s Consular Section issues thousands of nonimmigrant visas to qualified Ukrainian applicants traveling to the United States for business, tourism, employment and educational purposes. On our Nonimmigrant Visa website you will find step by step instructions and useful links to help you apply for and receive a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa. Please note that after November 1, 2006, all applicants for Nonimmigrant Visas must complete an Electronic Visa Application Form (DS-156 EVAF).

Nonimmigrant Visa Application Process

STEP 1Fill out the DS-156 EVAF and supplemental forms (if required)
STEP 2Schedule an appointment via our call center: +38-044-207-7071.
Persons who need expedited medical/humanitarian, business or student visa processing may request appointments here.
STEP 3Come prepared:
STEP 4Get your passport with visa
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Visa Types

Here are the most common types of nonimmigrant visas that we issue:

  • B1/B2 - business and tourist travelers
  • C1/D - Crewmembers / Sailors
  • F1, M1 - Students
  • J1 - Exchange visitors
  • H, L, O, P - Temporary workers
  • R1 - Religious workers
Quick Links
NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
Application download
NIV contact information
Application Procedures
- for crewmembers

Drop Box
Drop Box Crewmembers

Reapplication Process

Visa Tips
- students
- groups of applicants (5 or more people)
- orphan groups
- exchange visitors
- religious workers
- temporary workers
- science & technology
- SEVIS I-901 fee

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