The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Law “On ratification of the Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union to amend Visa Facilitation Agreement between Ukraine and the European Community”

Information Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Secretariat
22 March 2013, 13:15

 The Agreement expands category of the citizens of Ukraine who have the right to simplified registration procedure for free and multiple entry visas; refines the procedure of visa registration for representatives of mass media; determines clear multiple-entry visa validity time; provides the possibility for urgent visa processing (during 3 days) for people residing a considerable distance from the place of visa application submission; and introduces visa free travel regime for the citizens of Ukraine using biometric business passports.

Implementation of the Agreement will contribute to further liberalization of the visa regime with the European Union, development of contacts between Ukraine and the EU member states, creation of the foundation for the future introduction by the EU party visa-free regime for citizens of Ukraine.

The respective bill was registered under No. 0015.