Visit Ukraine - INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS AND VISITORS. COVID-19 Health insurance Certificate

Choosing an extended coverage will increase the maximum possible compensation amount from € 3 000 to € 30 000. This insurance policy covers €30 000 and can be used for applying a tourist Ukrainian visa.

Advantages of the policy:

Coverage of medical costs associated, including COVID-19 treatment
Diagnosis of COVID-19
Medication provision
Treatment medical in case of injury of active leisure
Doctor / ambulance call costs
Hotel services, including self-isolation within Covid-19
Dental care
Obstetric care until the 29th week
Transportation in case of clinical need
Repatriation home

Insurance for people over 70 costs:
9.9 EUR for 3 days of stay + 2.40 EUR/day

For citizens of "Green Zone" countries

From March 24, 2021, all foreign citizens, without exception, regardless of the country of arrival to enter Ukraine must have a policy (certificate) of insurance issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine, and covers the costs related to the treatment of COVID-19, observation, and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.

As well as a negative result of testing for COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction that was done no more than 72 hours before crossing the state border.

For foreign citizens, there is no possibility to do the PCR test in Ukraine or self-isolate. In the absence of a test and/or insurance policy the border crossing for entry or transit will be denied.

The insurance policy, which was purchased through the portal, can be transferred for the required period for the tourist. The procedure for changing dates can be carried out several times.

Citizens of Ukraine in order to cross the Ukrainian border must have a negative PCR test that was done a maximum of 72 hours before entry.

In the absence of the test, the Ukrainian must install the application Vdoma and self-isolate for 14 days. It is possible to complete self-isolation ahead of time in case of a negative PCR test result.

A citizen of Ukraine, or a person with a residence permit may not buy an insurance policy.

A person's presence of a certificate of antibodies to COVID-19 or a vaccination certificate does not exempt him from the need to have the results of testing for COVID-19 by PCR before crossing the state border.

For citizens of "Red Zone" countries

As well as a negative result of testing for COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction that was done no more than 72 hours before crossing the state border.

For foreign citizens, there is no possibility to do the PCR test in Ukraine or self-isolate. In the absence of a test and/or insurance policy the border crossing for entry or transit will be denied.

The insurance policy, which was purchased through the portal, can be transferred for the required period for the tourist. The procedure for changing dates can be carried out several times.

Citizens of Ukraine in order to cross the Ukrainian border must have a negative PCR test that was done a maximum of 72 hours before entry.

A citizen of Ukraine, or a person with a residence permit may not buy an insurance policy.

Pass a PCR-test

Pass a PCR-test in Kyiv
Pass a PCR-test at airport “Boryspil”

Questions / Answers

For more information, see the FAQ`s section

Rules of entry to Ukraine

The current rules for crossing the Ukrainian border are regulated by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 9, 2020 No. 1236, with the latest amendments dated July 28, 2021 Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 787

Entry to Ukraine from August 5 for foreigners, including holders of a temporary residence permit, and stateless persons

All foreigners, regardless of age and country of arrival to enter Ukraine must have an insurance policy (certificate) issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine or a foreign insurance company with a representative office in Ukraine or a contractual relationship with the insurance company-partner on the territory of Ukraine (assistance), which covers the costs associated with the treatment of COVID-19, observation, and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.

The insurance policy, which was purchased through the portal, can be transferred for the required period for the tourist. The procedure for changing dates can be carried out several times.

Get an insurance policy

And also have one of these documents:

• document confirming receipt of a full course of vaccination from COVID-19 with WHO-approved vaccines for emergency use: Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac) - this can be an international, domestic or foreign vaccination certificate; or

• negative result of the rapid test for coronavirus antigen SARS-CoV-2 (RAT, Ag), made no more than 72 hours before entry; or

• negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before entry.

Recovery certificates and certificates of antibodies to COVID-19 are not accepted for entry.

Children under 12 do not need test certificates. Children from 12 to 18 years old will have to have one of the above documents, but are exempt from self-isolation with the installation of the app "Vdoma".

If the required vaccination certificate is not available, the foreigner (other than the categories of foreigners defined in the exceptions below) installs the application "Vdoma" and undertakes to begin self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time, the person will be able to either leave the country (without passing additional tests), or undergo PCR testing or perform a rapid test for antigen - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not used.

Pass a PCR-test

Pass a PCR-test in Kyiv
Pass a PCR-test at airport “Boryspil”
Pass a PCR-test at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)

If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border the country was not left or negative test result was not received - the person must isolate himself for 10 days in the place specified during the authorization in the application "Vdoma". It is also possible to stop self-isolation early, having received a negative result of the PCR test or the express test for antigen.

IMPORTANT! Unvaccinated citizens (with exceptions) who travel from Russia or India (including in transit) and have been on their territory for more than 7 days in the last 14 days will have to adhere to self-isolation for 14 days and will not be able to take a test in Ukraine to avoid or reduce self-isolation.

In case of impossibility or refusal to install the mobile application at home, the person will be denied crossing the state border.

Exclusion! Self-insulation is not applied for (the application “Vdoma” is not installed):

• persons under 18 years of age;

• heads and members of official delegations of foreign states, employees of international organizations, as well as persons accompanying them and entering Ukraine at the invitation of the President of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

• employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states, missions of official international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine, and members of their families;

• persons who come to participate in official sports competitions held on the territory of Ukraine and their accompanying persons;

• servicemen (units) of the armed forces of NATO member states and member states of the NATO "Partnership for Peace" program, who participate in the training of units of the Armed Forces or arrive at the invitation of the Ministry of Defense;

• experts of border agencies of EU countries arriving in the framework of joint operations with the European Border and Coastal Defense Agency Frontex;

• members of official governmental and other delegations of Ukraine who return to Ukraine after short-term business trips abroad to participate in international consultations, negotiations, conferences, sessions of bodies of international organizations, meetings of intergovernmental commissions, other joint intergovernmental bodies;

• participants of external independent assessment, persons who intend to enter educational institutions, including courses (departments) in preparation for admission to state higher education institutions, applicants studying in educational institutions located in Ukraine, as well as parents (adoptive parents), guardians, trustees, other legal representatives or other persons authorized by parents (adoptive parents), guardians, trustees or other legal representatives accompanying such persons;

• drivers and crew members of freight vehicles, buses engaged in regular, irregular and pendulum transportation, members of air and sea crews, river vessels, members of train and locomotive crews;

• persons carrying hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation.

Requirements for entry into Ukraine for Ukrainians, including holders of a permanent residence permit, on the From Ukraine page in the section Rules for Returning to Ukraine

Правила въезда для украинцев

Functionality of mobile application “Vdoma”:

Confirmation of the location of self-isolation location determination.
Photo confirmation of stay at the place of self-isolation.
Planned functions to monitoring symptom development.

Download "Vdoma" mobile app by scanning QR code sign-in poster in passport control areas, or find "Vdoma" mobile app by searching the App Store or Play Market.

How to log into mobile app?

Select the application language - Ukrainian or English;
Allow the app to send you notifications;
Enter your personal mobile phone number, confirm registration with a code that will be sent to the specified phone number (the application can be installed on the number of any mobile operator in the world);
Fill in the data on the location of the place of isolation (it is necessary to indicate the location of the place of residence / stay in self-isolation, and not the current location);
After filling in the data on the place of self-isolation, the application will display the window “Are you already at the self-isolation or observation address?” It is this window that you need to show to the representative of the State Border Service, but not confirm until you arrive at the place of self-isolation;
Confirmation of arrival at the self-isolation address is required by sending a photo upon arrival at the isolation site. The location must match the one you specified when authorizing in the application.

Termination of self-isolation through the application "Vdoma"

The application must be installed by all unvaccinated citizens from 18 years old who cross the state border of Ukraine

• If you leave the country within 72 hours, the app is deactivated

• If you receive a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test within 72 hours after entry, the application is not activated and self-isolation is not applied

• If, within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, you have not left the country and have not received a negative test result, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application “Vdoma”. Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.

The test must be taken in the laboratory / clinic, which are indicated in the list of the Public Health Center (List of verified laboratories in Ukraine). Laboratories that are not listed do not have access to the system and cannot submit a negative test result to end self-isolation.

If you are not vaccinated and are travelling from Russia or India (and / or have spent more than 7 days there in the last 14 days), you must self-isolate for 14 days without the possibility of early termination:

1. Be sure to install the application “Vdoma” on a mobile phone with a camera or a tablet with a sim card, indicating there your phone number (any mobile operator in the world) and the place of self-isolation (apartment, house, hotel);

2. After crossing the border, you have 24 hours to get to the place of self-isolation. During this time, the application will be counting down;

3. You have no way to avoid isolation or shorten its period even if you receive a negative PCR test or antigen;

4. Having arrived at the indicated place of self-isolation, indicate in the application that you have arrived at this location;

5. Every day you will have 2 hours, during which you have the right to leave the place of self-isolation to go to the store / pharmacy, to walk your pet;

6. To make sure that you do not violate self-isolation, from 3 to 5 times a day (except at night), a notification will be sent to your smartphone that you need to take your own photo with geolocation enabled. The front camera is enabled by default.

7. If you skip 5 notifications and do not send a photo, you will receive a red notification about a violation of self-isolation. But it is possible to send a photo, then the violation is canceled;

8. If you do not respond to messages in the application, then after a red notice, a district police officer or representatives of the National Police may come to the place of self-isolation to check if you are violating the conditions of self-isolation. Beforehand, they can make a test call;

9. In case of confirmation of a violation of self-isolation, representatives of the National Police can draw up protocols to bring the violator to justice in accordance with the current legislation;

10. The application "Vdoma" is not deleted during the entire stay in Ukraine - when authorizing, your data is saved in a common database, deleting the application from a smartphone will not cancel self-isolation;

11. Your self-isolation will end in 14 days, then you will receive a notification about the end of self-isolation in the application "Vdoma".

5. Having arrived at the indicated place of self-isolation, indicate in the application that you have arrived at this location;

What if “Vdoma “doesn't work?

• If the application does not work correctly, you can contact the Application Support Service https://chat.diia.gov.ua

• You can contact the state hotline at 1545. You need to tell about the problems you encountered and leave a complaint about the application;

• If the application does not work correctly, you can inform the police about it by phone 102 or, if you know, by calling the police station nearest to the place of self-isolation.

Rules for staying in hotels

In hotel:

The simultaneous stay of visitors in the hotel lobby not more than one person per 10 square meters of serviceable area is allowed.
Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
Not more than 4 clients are allowed to stay at the table (excluding children under 14 years old). Unless these tables are separated by a special partition;
Self-serve is not allowed.

For the duration of the quarantine is prohibited!:

To stay in transport, shopping malls and entertainment centers, shops, premises not wearing personal protective equipment, such as respirator or face mask, including homemade ones;
To leave observation places on your own.

It’s important!

Please keep the 1.5 m distance in catering sites, transport and premises.
Give preference to contactless payment for services and goods;
Use protective gloves in transport, public places and shopping malls.
Disinfect hands, mobile phone and headphones regularly.
Excursion groups can number up to 50 people. All passengers must wear face masks when making excursion on bus.

Information for those
who travels abroad

What to do if...
...I've already planned a trip and even paid for it?

Contact airline, travel company or travel operator through which you booked your trip and check the current status of quarantine restrictions in that country as well as your booking status;
Learn more about rules of entry into the countries of Europe:
https://tripadvisor.mfa.gov.ua
Contact diplomatic institution of Ukraine as well as with representative office of this country in Ukraine;
Take a close look at terms of your Health Insurance Certificate. Make sure that it covers the costs that may arise in case of emergency, including the infection with COVID-19 virus;

Fill in the form

Make sure you have extra money in case of emergency (cancellation of return flights, forced stay in country longer than planned one, etc.);
Take all necessary medicines.

...I’m already in the country where COVID-19 cases continue to be registered?

Please contact Ukrainian diplomatic institution nearest to you and provide information about your location and contact details. The consuls will only be able to help you if you report about yourself; List of foreign diplomatic institutions of Ukraine;
Get registered with the Druh ("Friend") system, which provides the voluntary registration of Ukrainian citizens travelling abroad. In such case our consuls will have up-to-date information about your in digital database;
Avoid visiting regions affected by virus;
Keep an eye on all reports from local authorities and make sure you comply with the requirements;
Follow recommendations for travelers placed on website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, web source "Travel advices from the Consular Service of Ukraine" end active Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (set up instant alerts on your own smartphone for your convenience).

...I am abroad, and my health or life is in danger.

Stay calm and immediately contact the hotline of the nearest diplomatic institution of Ukraine (list of phone numbers) or 24-hour hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: + 38-044-238-16-57, e-mail cons_or@mfa.gov.ua.

Rules of conduct in airports

Only passengers with boarding passes or tickets in paper or electronic form, as well as wearing face masks or respirators can enter the terminal;
Documents should be provided only opened and without covers. Passengers must be prepared to remove their face masks or respirators at the inspector's request;
If you are traveling with your sanitizer, please remember that its volume should not exceed 100 ml;
In case of detection of COVID-19 symptoms by airport employees, the passenger will be handed over to medical personnel;
In case of self-identification of symptoms it is necessary to cancel the flight. You should inform the air carrier about your decision through the airline's contact center and contact a doctor;
Passengers who ignore the requirements for the use of personal protective equipment during their stay in airport areas and directly on board of aircraft may be removed from the flight;
Passengers must provide themselves with a sufficient number of personal protective equipment;
You are not required to wear personal protective equipment if there is a document confirming contraindications for the use of personal protective equipment due to existing diseases;
During the stay on aircraft board try to minimize your moves and perform all actions with your luggage yourself until it is handed over to air carrier;
Check-in online on the airline's website and scan your boarding pass yourself;
Plan more time for check-in and check-out to avoid crowded places;
Disinfect your luggage at check-in.

About Us

VisitUkraine.Today is the unique information portal for tourists traveling to Ukraine and Ukrainians planning a trip abroad.

The portal has the necessary and most up-to-date information on:

Rules for crossing the Ukrainian border by foreign citizens;
Rules of entry and transit of Ukrainians to countries around the world;
Visa information;
Rules for observation / self-isolation;
Rules of staying at airports;
Rules for staying in cities, hotels, public places, restaurants, etc.;
Contacts of embassies, consular services and representatives of Ukraine in a foreign country.

A 24-hour English-speaking hotline is operating for tourists if they need clarification on the information provided or prompt assistance in resolving problems and misunderstandings related to crossing the Ukrainian border.

On the website you can order a medical insurance policy of leading insurance companies of Ukraine.

We offer an entry insurance policy for a period of 3 days, which fully covers COVID-19 treatment and observation. As well as an insurance policy for travel abroad with a minimum period of 2 days. For its purchasing you need to fill out an electronic form and make a payment, after that completed the finished insurance document will be sent to the specified e-mail within 30 minutes.

All information on the resource is updated daily and is presented in three languages - Ukrainian, English and Russian. For the convenience of foreign citizens, the German language has been added.

The portal was developed by the Ukrainian organization Visit Ukraine with the informational support of the State Agency for Tourism Development, the Border Guard Service of Ukraine and representatives of the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

All-Ukrainian public union Visit Ukraine is an association of representatives of tourism transformation of Ukraine.

Our mission is to promote and popularize Ukrainian tourism in the domestic and foreign markets through the use of modern and powerful information support tools. Sustainable development of the industry and increasing the number of visitors.

Our main goal is to encourage foreign and Ukrainian tourists to travel around Ukraine, as well as provide up-to-date information on the rules of safe and comfortable state border crossing and stay in the country.

We cooperate with all departments of the legislative and executive branches. Union representatives are members of expert groups and advisory bodies.

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info@visitukraine.today

Entry regulations for foreign citizens

Is there a difference in the regulations for crossing the Ukrainian border, depending on what country I plan to enter temporarily or in transit?

We have simulated possible situations. Please find your desired option below.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine), fully vaccinated with 2 doses of the WHO approved vaccine for emergency use - Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac); or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine - I have a certificate of a complete course of vaccination and an insurance policy

Entry into the country is completely free - no tests, no self-isolation.
I am a foreigner from 18 years old (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine), vaccinated with 1 dose of a vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use: Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac), I have 1 dose vaccination certificate and insurance policy

To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. If the period of stay in the country is less than 72 hours, nothing else is required. The period of stay in the country is more than 72 hours - you install the application "Vdoma' and agree to begin self-isolation within 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application "Vdoma". Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner from 18 years old (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine), vaccinated with 1 dose of vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use: Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac), I have a 1-dose vaccination certificate and a certificate that I have had COVID-19, as well as an insurance policy

To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. If the period of stay in the country is less than 72 hours, nothing else is required. The period of stay in the country is more than 72 hours - you install the application "Vdoma" and agree to begin self-isolation within 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application "Vdoma". Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner from 18 years old (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine), vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses of a vaccine that is not on this list: Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac), but I have a vaccination certificate

To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. If the period of stay in the country is less than 72 hours, nothing else is required. The period of stay in the country is more than 72 hours - you install the application "Vdoma" and agree to begin self-isolation within 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application "Vdoma". Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, not vaccinated, I have a document / application / certificate stating that I have had COVID-19, as well as an insurance policy

To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. If the period of stay in the country is less than 72 hours, nothing else is required. The period of stay in the country is more than 72 hours - you install the application "Vdoma" and agree to begin self-isolation within 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application "Vdoma". Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, not vaccinated, but I have a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border, as well as an insurance policy

Negative test result and insurance policy needed. If the period of stay in the country is less than 72 hours, nothing else is required. The period of stay in the country is more than 72 hours - you install the application “Vdoma” and agree to begin self-isolation within 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application “Vdoma”. Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, not vaccinated, came from Russia or India (and spent more than 7 days there in the last 14 days)

To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. When entering the country, you need to install the application "Vdoma" and go to self-isolation for a period of 14 days. You do not have the opportunity to take a test in Ukraine in order to avoid or shorten the period of self-isolation.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine) from 12 to 18 years old, not vaccinated

To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. Installation of the Vdoma app, self-isolation or additional tests are not required
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine) up to 12 full years, not vaccinated

To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy. Pre-entry tests, installation of the Vdoma app, self-isolation or additional tests are not required.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine), traveling in transit through the territory of Ukraine, which lasts less than 72 hours

• If you are vaccinated with 2 doses of WHO approved emergency vaccine - Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac); or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine - to enter the country, you only need to have an insurance policy and a vaccination certificate.

• In any other case (if you are arriving from any country other than Russia or India) - to enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. Self-isolation or additional tests are not required, provided you leave the country within 72 hours.

• If you are not vaccinated, are travelling from Russia or India (and have spent more than 7 days there in the last 14 days), there is no way to leave the country within 72 hours. When entering the country, you need to provide an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border, as well as install the application “Vdoma” and go to self-isolation for a period of 14 days. You do not have the opportunity to take a test in Ukraine in order to avoid or shorten the period of self-isolation.
I do not have the ability / desire to install the application “Vdoma”

In case of impossibility or refusal to install the mobile application “Vdoma”, a foreigner from 18 years old will be denied crossing the state border.
Is it necessary to have a printed test certificate?

No, the test certificate can be in electronic form.
In what language are test certificates accepted?

The certificate can be in Ukrainian, English, or Russian. Vaccination certificate in English or with translation into English.
What vaccines does Ukraine recognize?

Ukraine recognizes vaccines included by WHO in the list of approved for use in emergency situations. Today they are: Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac).

Insurance policy

Do I need to buy an insurance policy for children?

Yes, if the child has foreign citizenship, regardless of age, they need to have an insurance policy for the entire period of their stay in Ukraine.
If I have a residence permit in Ukraine, am I allowed not to buy an insurance policy?

Citizens with only a permanent residence permit may not apply for an insurance policy.
I am a foreign citizen, can I buy a policy already in Ukraine?

No, the insurance policy must be presented at the border control.
What should I do if I entered incorrect data when applying for an insurance policy?

You can always contact the portal's hotline, and we will promptly make the necessary changes to the insurance policy.
I applied for insurance, but haven’t received the code. What to do?

In this case, we advise you to reload the page, clear the cache, change the language on the page, or use another browser.
What should I do if I haven’t received the policy to the specified mail for more than 30 minutes?

Please, contact the hotline and provide the data specified when applying for the insurance.
I cannot pay for the insurance, what should I do?

If your payment fails, we recommend contacting your bank, they often do not trust payment systems. You need to confirm that it is you who are doing the transaction.
Who can buy insurance?

Insurance is provided for foreigners (non-residents of Ukraine) and citizens of Ukraine, including adults and children, without age restrictions.
Where can I read the terms and conditions of my coronavirus insurance contract?

You can read about the terms of the insurance contract on our website in the section of the insurance policy registration.
Do I need to print an electronic policy?

The electronic insurance policy does not need to be printed. It is enough to save it on your phone or tablet in order to always have access to the document and present it to the border control representatives.
What if I have purchased a policy but my trip is canceled?

Please inform the hotline of the portal about the reasons for the trip cancellation, and we will gladly reschedule your dates.

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Entry restrictions

No restrictions
Visa

Not required
COVID-19 insurance

Be sure to have a policy issued by a Ukrainian insurance company or one that has offices in Ukraine
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Entry conditions

With a negative PCR test performed no more than 72 hours before the border, self-isolation is not required

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PCR test information

CERTIFIED TEST FOR COVID-19:

Testing for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is required to cross the border of Ukraine, as well as in some countries when returning from Ukraine.

Information page
for foreign tourists

СROSSING THE UKRAINIAN BORDER
VACCINATION, PCR TEST AND SELF-ISOLATION
STAYING ON THE TERRITORY OF UKRAINE
INSURANCE POLICY FOR COVID-19

Rules of entry to Ukraine

These rules are valid until August 5, 2021

All foreign citizens regardless of the country of arrival to enter Ukraine must have a policy (certificate) of insurance issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine, and covers the costs related to the treatment of COVID-19, observation, and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.

All foreign citizens, holders of a temporary residence permit, as well as stateless persons need to have one of the following documents:

• a document confirming the receipt of a full course of vaccination against COVID-19 with vaccines included by WHO in the list of approved for use in emergency situations; or

• a negative rapid test for the SARS-CoV-2 antigen (RAT, Ag) that was done no more than 72 hours before entry; or

• a certificate of a negative PCR test result done no more than 72 hours before the entry.

Test, vaccination and self-isolation are not required for children under 12.

Ukrainians and holders of a permanent residence permit are exempted from the requirement to have or undergo testing and / or self-isolation with the installation of the Vdoma application when returning to Ukraine from any country in the world except India, Great Britain, Russia or Portugal.

All foreign citizens, citizens of Ukraine, holders of a permanent or temporary residence permit, stateless persons who arrive from India, Great Britain, Russia or Portugal or have been on their territory for more than 7 days during 14 days, they are required to undergo a rapid test to determine the antigen of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus at checkpoints (control points) across the state border.

From August 5, 2021, citizens of Ukraine and all foreign tourists over 18 years old who have not been vaccinated against coronavirus and cross the state border to enter must install the Vdoma mobile app, which monitors self-isolation.

Self-isolation is not required if the person leaves the country within 72 hours. You can also avoid 10 days of self-isolation if you undergo PCR testing or a rapid antigen test within 72 hours of entry and get a negative result.

Unvaccinated citizens arriving from Russia or India (including in transit) must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine without the possibility of early termination.

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Rules for staying in cities

Wear a face mask
(Children under 6 years old are allowed to go without the face mask)

Use
the antiseptic

Avoid crowded places,
Always keep your identity documents with you

Use disposable
gloves

Keep the
1.5 m distance

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COVID-19 treatment and observation

The cost of Health Insurance Certificate is: 3.3 EUR for 3 days of stay + 0.80 EUR for each subsequent day

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Rules for staying in hotels

Entering the hotel you are required to:

Undergo
temperature screening

Have a face mask or
buy it at reception desk

Disinfect
your hands

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Undergo
temperature screening

Have a face mask or
buy it at reception desk

Disinfect
your hands

Rules for staying
in public places

Please keep
the 1.5 m distance

Disinfect
your hands

Give preference to contactless payment for services and goods

Use protective
gloves

For the duration of the quarantine is prohibited!

to stay in transport, shopping malls and entertainment centers, shops, premises not wearing personal protective equipment, such as respirator or face mask, including homemade ones;

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Please keep
the 1.5 m distance

Disinfect
your hands