Possessing a valid U.S. immigrant visa in your passport does not grant any privileges to individuals who are temporarily prohibited to leave Ukraine during martial law. This includes male individuals aged 23-60. This restriction is in accordance with Ukrainian state law. The U.S. Embassy cannot intervene with the Ukrainian military on this issue or provide any supporting documents to U.S. visa applicants seeking permission to exit Ukraine.
All applicants must follow the instructions below before you go to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you do not complete each step before your visa interview, the consular section may require you to reschedule.
Before your visa interview appointment, you must register online here. Your registration ensures we have the correct information to return your passport and documents after your visa interview. Registration also allows you to cancel or reschedule your interview if necessary.
It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. We have created a checklist that will tell you what to bring. Please print the checklist below and bring it to your interview along with the listed documents. Your failure to have all the required documents on the day of your visa interview may result in visa refusal or lead to significant delays in your visa processing.
Everyone applying for an immigrant visa, no matter how old they are, must have a medical exam before they get their visa. Only a physician approved by the U.S. Embassy is allowed to do this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Medical exam results from other physicians will not be accepted.
Approved physicians
IOM Migration Health Unit
15 Tarasivska Street
Kyiv, Ukraine
Telephone: 044 584 36 67 / 044 584 36 68
Mobile: 050 028 62 58 (Viber, WhatsApp)
E-mail: iomkievmhd@iom.int
Migration Health Unit of International Organization for Migration (IOM) performs medical exams Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. by appointment only. Please schedule an appointment in advance by phone 044 584 36 67 or 044 584 36 68 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Items to bring to your medical exam
The doctor will need the following items to complete the medical exam forms:
Any medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, must be paid directly to the examining physician. The medical examination fee for ages 0-1 is $180 USD, for ages 2-14 is $275 USD, for ages 15-17 is $330 USD, for ages 18-24 is $343 USD, for ages 25-44 is $336 USD, for ages 45 and older is $330 USD. Should examinees require additional vaccinations administered, they will be charged for these separately. Fees are to be paid in Ukrainian Hryvnia only at the following address: 15 Tarasivska Street, Kyiv.
The medical exam will include:
Your physician may request other tests as needed. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, the medications you are taking, and the current treatments you are receiving. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.
U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to get certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. Current immigrant visa vaccination requirements are available on CDC.Gov. There you can find information on what vaccines you need based on your age. You can also read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about our medical exam requirements at Travel.State.Gov.
Vaccination requirements for immigrant visa applicants only (not for K visa applicants)
On measles vaccination: If you have not previously received measles vaccination, please make sure that you are vaccinated prior to your medical examination appointment. During the medical examination there will be separate test to verify that you have received measles vaccination. If the result of this test is negative, you will be required to receive measles vaccination, and this may delay your medical clearance and travel to the United States.
After the medical exam
An immigrant visa WILL NOT be issued until a consular officer has reviewed the results of the medical examination for each applicant.
When your examination is completed, the doctor will either provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope or send them directly to the U.S. Consulate. IF GIVEN AN ENVELOPE TO CARRY TO YOUR INTERVIEW, DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE. Instead, bring it to your visa interview. Any x-rays taken will be given to you. You DO NOT need to bring the x-rays to your visa interview. However, you must carry the x-rays with you when you travel to the United States for the first time.
For electronically processed cases, all the documents should be submitted through your CEAC profile, so the applicant should bring only the originals of the submitted scanned copies to the interview. If any additional copies are required, you will receive an automatic notification in your CEAC profile in advance.
Hard copies of civil documents are required only for paper-based cases: locally filed I-130 petitions, Employment-based cases (except the petitions, approved after November 15, 2025), Special Immigrant Visas.
Please use the list below to determine the items that every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview. Any documents that are not in either English or Ukrainian must be accompanied by a certified English translation:
Passports(s): Unexpired passport valid for six (6) months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States and a photocopy. Bring your current and all other passports with valid U.S. visas, if applicable.
Photographs: Two (2) color photographs of each person applying for a visa (5 cm x 5 cm). Review our online photo requirements.
Medical exam results in a sealed envelope (if the physician gives you these results). You should reschedule your visa appointment if you cannot complete a medical exam before your interview. If you, or another visa applicant in your case, have a medical condition that may need treatment or financial support in the United States, please bring a clear plan for insurance and payment to your visa interview. If you cannot show how you will pay for care without U.S. government help, your visa may be refused under INA 212(a)(4).
Birth Certificate: Your original birth certificate and a photocopy.
Marriage Certificate: If you are married, bring your original marriage certificate and a photocopy. The applicant must obtain an original or certified copy of the marriage certificate of every marriage if the applicant is or has been married.
Divorce or Death Certificates: If you were previously married, bring all previous marriage certificates, originals and photocopies. Also bring Your original divorce certificate/ spouse’s death certificate, and a photocopy.
Name Change Certificates: If you have changed your name/surname, bring your original name change certificate, and a photocopy.
Police certificate(s): All applicants 16 or older should present an original or electronic version (Ukrainian electronic police certificates can be requested here). Police certificates should be issued with ALL names you have ever used, including your maiden and married surnames. You should have a police certificate from every country of your citizenship, any country of previous residence in which you have lived for at least one year or more since attaining the age of 16. Police certificates from Ukraine should be issued as a “FULL” version («ПОВНИЙ»), not a “SHORTENED” one («СКОРОЧЕНИЙ»). If you served in the military outside Ukraine for one year or more (including in former Soviet Republics), you must submit a police certificate from that country if it is obtainable per our country-by-country guidance here. All police certificates are valid for TWO years now (or, if a police certificate is from a foreign country to which you have never returned after receiving it, police certificate can exceed the two-year validity). English translations are only required for non-Ukrainian police certificates.
Court and Criminal Records: If you have ever been convicted of a crime, bring all court and criminal records along with an English translation and a photocopy.
Military Records: If you have served in any country’s military, bring your Original military records and a photocopy.
Adoption papers: If you are adopted, bring your Adoption papers or custody documents and a photocopy.
Employment Letter: For employment-based visa applications, bring a letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago.
Petitioner’s Documents: Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails).
Evidence of support: Form I-864, a contractual Affidavit of Support, must be submitted for most immigrant visa applicants. Note that the poverty guidelines change every year. Make sure that the income reflected in I-864 form is above the poverty guidelines effective at the time of I-864 signing. To check the Department of Homeland Security poverty guidelines, go to I-864p Guidance. I-864 form needs to be accompanied by the most recent IRS tax transcript. To request transcript, visit the IRS website.
Proof of Status: Provide proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card).
If you are the petitioner’s stepchild: The original marriage certificate of the petitioner and your biological parent, and a photocopy.
If you are applying for an IR5 or F4 visa (parent or brother/sister of a U.S. citizen): Original birth certificate for your petitioner, or a U.S. notarized certified copy. A translator certification is not acceptable; the certified copy must be notarized by a U.S. notary public. If the petitioner was born in Ukraine, you should be able to obtain a duplicate original from your local DRATS (State Civil Registry Office).
If you are applying for an IR1, CR1, or F2A/FX1 visa (spouse of a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident) and your petitioning spouse was previously married: Evidence of the termination of EVERY prior marriage your petitioning spouse has had. This evidence must be an original or a U.S. notarized certified copy of one of the following documents: FINAL legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.
It is mandatory for all applicants to register their passports and/or other documents for delivery by the courier service company. For detailed information on the passport delivery options access this page. You must register your passport before the appointment. There are two ways to register:
Option 1: Through the website
Option 2: Through the call center
You cannot do the interview until you have completed passport delivery registration.
Sending documents to the U.S. Embassy
If the U.S. Embassy requests additional information or documentation from you, you may submit those documents at any available drop-off location. This web page explains how to submit your documents for delivery to the Embassy.
Rescheduling or cancelling your interview
If you are unable to attend your appointment scheduled by NVC, visit this Portal. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment. There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview. Carefully consult the Visa Bulletin before you decide to reschedule your interview.
If you are unable to attend your diversity visa appointment scheduled by KCC, send an email to kyiviv@state.gov (use the subject line: R55 – your case number) prior to your visa interview date. DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. When all the 55,000 diversity visas are issued, the program will end for the year. It is possible that visa numbers could run out before September 30.
Security screening procedures
All visitors to the U.S. Embassy must follow certain security procedures. If you refuse to go through security screening, you won’t be allowed to enter. To avoid delays for yourself and others, only bring what you need for your appointment. The Embassy does not provide lockers or storage for personal items. Review the security requirements to enter the Embassy.
On the day of your visa interview, do not arrive to the Embassy more than 15 minutes before your appointment time.
Accompanying People
The following people may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:
Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview.
Immigrant visa fees
If you have not paid all required fees to either the National Visa Center or via the appointment website, be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview.
All fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or Ukrainian Hryvnia. We accept cash and credit cards with a dollar account only. A complete list of fees can be found here.
Do not make travel plans outside of Ukraine
If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the Embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. We will return your passport to you later via courier services only.
A consular officer can decide on a visa application only after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no guarantee that you will receive a visa. Do not sell your house, car or property, resign from your job, or make non-refundable flight or other travel arrangements until you have received your immigrant visa.
If more information is needed
Sometimes a consular officer refuses a visa application to review additional documents or for administrative processing.
For additional documents:
For administrative processing:
Wait at least 60 days after your interview before asking about your application status.
What happens after visa approval?
Passport, visa, sealed immigrant packet or just passport and visa for electronically processed cases – We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport. Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors.
If your visa has an annotation “IV DOCS IN CCD” – you have an electronically processed case and will NOT receive a sealed packet. If your case is paper-based, we will give you a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to the U.S. immigration authorities when you arrive in the United States for the first time. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you; do not put it in your checked luggage. If you receive x-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and, if requested, give them to the U.S. immigration authorities.
USCIS Immigrant Fee – All individuals who are issued immigrant visas overseas must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. The only people exempt from paying this fee are: children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a K visa.
When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa, which is usually the date when your medical examination expires. Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are non-refundable. The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Children who turn 21 years old after visa issuance must enter the United States before they turn 21 years old; otherwise, they will lose their immigrant status.
Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Children’s Issues – Children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school in the United States. Therefore, we recommend that you bring your child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. Additionally, if your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with the child’s other parent; we recommend that you bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will likely need these papers (translated into English) in the United States for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.
Information for New Immigrants – Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. You can read their publication “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” online.
If you are applying for a Diversity Visa (DV), all of the above instructions apply to you. Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview, register for the required courier service, and gather the necessary documents.
Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.
Bring to your interview
In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:
Review your DV Program entry
Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).
Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.
Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa Program may result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are non-refundable. You can review the eligibility requirements online.
GET PREPARED: Obtain all the applicable documents. You can schedule a visa interview prior to your medical examination. However, all visa applicants MUST present the medical examination during the visa interview, otherwise a visa cannot be issued. Security requirements to enter the Embassy are available HERE.
SCHEDULE INTERVIEW: AFTER YOU HAVE OBTAINED ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS that apply to your case, go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com to create your profile and schedule a visa appointment following the next steps:
If you need help with your profile or visa application, please contact a customer service representative directly: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ua/en/contact-us
PAYMENT: You must pay in cash the Fiancé(e) K1 visa fee $265 during the time of your interview at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Please note that K1 MRV fee may NOT be collected via credit card. The Embassy accepts cash, either in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Ukrainian hryvnias. If you want to pay in U.S. dollars, please make every effort to have the exact amount of $265. If you want to pay in Ukrainian hryvnias, please have some extra hryvnias since the exchange rate at the Embassy may differ from the exchange rate in Ukrainian banks.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE CHILD(REN) under the age of 14 who are applying for K2 visa is required.
APPLICATION DS-160 FORM: Before the interview, fiancée visa applicants and dependents (children) must submit DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
CANCEL / RESCHEDULE INTERVIEW: http://www.ustraveldocs.com
REQUEST CASE TRANSFER: If you would like to request a case transfer from Kyiv to a different post, please contact the National Visa Center.
REPORT CHANGE: It is applicant’s responsibility to report a change of address, mistakes in spelling of given name or last name, or change in applicant’s situation such as marriage, death of petitioner, or birth of children. The corrections should be e-mailed at KyivIV@state.gov; use this subject line: R22 – CASE NUMBER. Please do not send any documents to the Consular Section in Kyiv.
TRANSLATIONS: Only the documents issued not in English or Ukrainian should be accompanied by a certified English translation. After the interview, all originals except the medical examination report will be returned to you.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST:
Last Updated: 1/23/2026
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