Visa for Crimeans in the United States

Examples of Recent U.S. Visas Obtained Through the Vizaus Visa Center

Video Guide for Obtaining a U.S. Visa

Due to the current situation in Crimea, many citizens of this peninsula have acquired Russian citizenship, while some have retained their Ukrainian passports. However, many European countries and the U.S. government still do not recognize Crimea as officially part of the Russian Federation. Therefore, today, a U.S. visa for Crimean residents can be issued by the American embassy either in Russia or Ukraine.

If you are a resident of Crimea and are unsure whom to contact for assistance with obtaining a visa, our company is an excellent solution for your needs! You can find more information about what is required from you to apply for a U.S. visa below.

Features of Applying for a Visa

Firstly, a U.S. visa for Crimean residents is issued, as before, by the U.S. embassy under the same rules that apply to residents of Russia and Ukraine. This means that before submitting your documents, you must pay the consular fee at Raiffeisen Bank, which unfortunately has no branches in Crimea. Therefore, payment of the official fee is only possible once you leave the peninsula.

Secondly, another challenge may be the submission of documents itself. As is known, documents can only be submitted by personally visiting the American embassy in Kyiv.

By seeking assistance from our company, you will not have to worry about how to obtain a visa to the United States. We can achieve a positive result for you without your personal presence. All that is required from you is to provide the main set of documents:

• application form;
• valid international passport (issued by the American embassy in Kyiv);
• copies of your internal passport (preferably Ukrainian, as having a Russian passport may reduce your chances of obtaining a visa in Ukraine);
• standard photo size 50×50 mm.

In addition to the main set of documents, embassy staff may require other documents depending on the type of entry permit to the U.S. you are applying for. You can find more information about the documents on our website in the relevant section or on the official website of the American embassy at www.ukrainian.ukraine.usembassy.gov

Processing Time and Cost

The U.S. visa for Crimean residents is processed by our company within 5 business days.

The cost of processing will entirely depend on the services provided.

*The cost does not include the consular fee, which is 160 USD.