Ukraine Tourist Visa from India: Apply Yourself, Don't Pay an Agent 5-6 Lakh dxbjass

 By Jaskaran Pal Singh, aka @dxbjass

Hello friends, I'm Jaskaran Pal Singh, also known as dxb jass. I moved from India to Dubai on 1 March 2026, and I'm working on my goal of visiting 2 new countries every year. Today's blog is about something I see in my DMs all the time: the Ukraine visa.

The agent trap

Many people get stuck in an agent's web. The agent applies for the visa on your behalf and then charges you 5 to 6 lakh INR, as if getting a Ukraine tourist visa were some kind of rocket science. It isn't.

My own story

In 2021, I applied for my own Ukraine tourist visa, with no agent involved. It was approved. I then applied for two of my friends, and both got theirs too.

Back then the process was harder. You had to book an appointment through VFS, go in person and submit your file. Today, things are far easier. Ukraine has brought back its e-Visa system for Indian citizens (reintroduced in February 2025), so you can apply online from home, pay a small fee, and receive the visa by email. The fee is a tiny fraction of what agents charge, so check the exact amount on the official portal.

What I thought of Ukraine

I travelled to Ukraine and it is a beautiful country. I felt a real European vibe there: old architecture, clean streets, good cafes, and friendly people. The 6 days I spent there were some of my best travel memories.

My 6-day trip

(Jass, edit this section to match your real route. I've written a typical 6-day plan.)

Day 1: Arrival in Kyiv. Check in, rest, then an evening walk around Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) and the nearby streets.

Day 2: Kyiv sightseeing. St. Sophia's Cathedral, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and Andriyivskyy Descent, the artsy hill street with souvenir stalls.

Day 3: Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and the riverside. The famous cave monastery complex, then a walk along the Dnipro river and the city's parks.

Day 4: Lviv. Take the train to Lviv, the most European city in the country. Spend the day in Rynok Square, the old town, and the coffee houses.

Day 5: Lviv. High Castle for the city view, local markets, and Ukrainian food like borscht and varenyky.

Day 6: Return and departure. Last-minute shopping and souvenirs, then head out.

Documents required

Documents can change, so always check the official portal. These are the usual ones:

Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, with blank pages

Passport-size photograph (recent, white background, as per portal specs)

Confirmed travel itinerary with entry and exit (flight, train or bus bookings)

Hotel booking or accommodation proof for the stay

Proof of funds: recent bank statements (3 to 6 months) showing you can afford the trip

Travel insurance valid in Ukraine

Employment or business proof: leave letter, salary slips, or business documents

Previous travel history: old visas and stamps help your case

How much funds do you need?

There's no magic number. The consulate wants to see that you can pay for your stay and your return without trouble. (Jass, add what you actually showed in 2021 here.) My advice: keep a healthy bank balance, show regular income, and make sure your statements look consistent. Don't make a big deposit right before applying, as that looks suspicious.

Where to apply

Online: the official e-Visa portal of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Find the link through the Ukrainian embassy's website, and avoid look-alike third-party sites.

Embassy: the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi handles regular visas.

The Ukraine + Moldova route

Ukraine is at war and its airspace is closed, so you can't fly directly into Ukraine. The route people use is to fly into Moldova (you'll need Moldova's visa or transit visa), then continue to Ukraine by road. That's how you can cover 2 countries in one trip.

Please read this carefully

I want to be honest with you, because that's the point of this blog.

My trip was in 2021, before the war. I haven't travelled there recently, and I'm not telling you the situation is the same today.

Ukraine is an active war zone. Travel advisories rate it extremely high-risk, and India's embassy has advised Indian citizens against travelling there since the war began. Missile and drone attacks can happen at any time.

Moldova has tightened its border checks. In November 2025, the Indian Embassy in Bucharest warned that travellers were being denied entry at Chișinău airport even with valid visas, if they couldn't clearly justify their trip and onward journey. Carry strong proof: bookings, hotel confirmations, funds, and a clear reason for travel.

Check the latest rules with the Indian embassy and the official portals before you spend any money.

So please decide for yourself, with full information. Applying on your own gives you the visa cheaply, but whether to use it right now is a serious personal decision.

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Follow me for more guides, Dubai life, and my goal of 2 new countries every year. Have questions about the visa? Drop them in the comments or DM me.

Safe travels,

Jaskaran Pal Singh (dxb jass)