US Embassy in Russia: Crimeans should apply for an American visa in Kyiv
Residents of the Crimea should apply for an American visa in Kyiv, as stated by the press service of the US Embassy in Russia, UNIAN reports.
"The Crimea belongs to the consular district of the US Embassy in Kyiv. All applicants who permanently reside in the Crimea and are applying for immigrant visas and K (bride / groom) visas must apply for visas in Kyiv, regardless of their citizenship," the statement says.
It is noted that consular fees paid in Ukraine can not be used for applying for a visa at the US embassy / consulates in Russia, and consular fees paid in Russia can not be used when applying for a visa at the US Embassy in Kyiv.
The United States has suspended the issuance of nonimmigrant visas throughout Russia since August 23. Beginning on September 1, 2017, the US non-immigrant visa interview will only be conducted at the US Embassy in Moscow. Interviews for obtaining a nonimmigrant visa at US consulates in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok will be suspended until further notice.