Agreement becomes effective1 July
On 1 July 2013 Ukraine-EU Agreement on a simplified procedure for issuing visas to citizens of Ukraine enters into force.
15 May the parties officially reported the completion of all procedures necessary for validating of the document.
European Parliament ratified the agreement 18 April, while in Ukraine the document was approved on 13 May with the Verkhovna Rada ratifying it on 22 March 2013.