About the Ukraine Digital Nomad Visa
Ukraine offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Ukraine is currently under active military conflict (February 2022–present). Standard tourist entry available but all major Western governments advise against travel. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Ukraine for Tourist entry in normal times: 90 days visa-free for many nationalities (US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia). Martial law currently imposes restrictions on movement of Ukrainian males aged 18–60. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Ukraine treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist entry in normal circumstances. No remote work visa framework. Country under active conflict — most consular services disrupted.
Documents needed
- Tourist entry (in peacetime): valid passport
- return/onward ticket
- accommodation details
- financial means proof. No visa for most Western nationalities. NOTE: Conditions during active conflict differ significantly from peacetime.
How to Apply for the Ukraine DNV
Processing time: Ukraine is under martial law with significantly disrupted government and consular services. Processing times for any residency or visa applications are severely affected by the ongoing conflict.
- 1IMPORTANT: Ukraine has been under active Russian military invasion since February 24,
- 2As of April 2026, the conflict is ongoing. The US Department of State, UK Foreign Office, EU member state governments, and virtually all Western governments advise DO NOT TRAVEL to Ukraine. FOR DIGITAL NOMADS: Travel to Ukraine is strongly inadvisable due to active military conflict, infrastructure damage, air raid alerts, and civilian casualties. No digital nomad program exists. If you are already in Ukraine or researching pre-war options: the government portal e-residency.gov.ua previously allowed digital residency for Ukrainian IT sector participants. Monitor official Ukrainian government communications at gov.ua and diia.gov.ua for any post-conflict announcements.
Application fees: Tourist entry: no fee for most nationalities in normal circumstances.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Tourist entry in normal times: 90 days visa-free for many nationalities (US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia). Martial law currently imposes restrictions on movement of Ukrainian males aged 18–60.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Ukraine
Ukraine flat income tax: 18% personal income tax + 5% military levy (effective combined: 23%). Tax residency after 183 days. No digital nomad tax framework. Country under martial law.