Travelling to Ukraine: entry rules, safe places, necessary documents, policies and tickets
The picturesque landscapes of Ukraine continue to attract foreign tourists despite the realities of war. Find out more about the rules of entry to Ukraine, interesting places and necessary documents for crossing the border
Ukraine is a fascinating country with a unique culture, a powerful history and many fascinating places. Ukraine is larger in area than France, Germany or Poland and is one of the largest countries in Europe. Therefore, despite the war, there are many cities in Ukraine that are relatively safe for tourists. Most of them are located in the west of the country - Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytsky, Ternopil.
Travelling in Ukraine during the war, it is important to follow certain rules. How to travel safely in Ukraine? Read on to find out.
Top tourist destinations in Ukraine
Ukraine has many interesting sights, special landscapes and delicious dishes that can surprise even the most demanding tourists.
You can find the most interesting tour on the Visit Ukraine website, which has more than 200 different tours of Ukraine's safe regions. An extensive database of routes, both individual and group, will make you fall in love with every corner of the country.
Safety rules in Ukraine
Travelling in Ukraine during the war, you should follow two main safety rules:
- A curfew is a time imposed to maintain law and order. Curfews usually last from 23:00 until 05:00 the next day. During this period, you cannot be in public places or move around the streets by car or on foot. You can find out the duration of the curfew in the region of your stay here.
- An air raid alert is a signal that sounds when a missile threat is announced. The authorities and the military always warn of a possible missile attack. To inform the population, they use the Air Alert signal, which can be heard on the streets of cities, and special mobile applications. In the event of a missile threat, you should go to the nearest shelter and wait for the alert to go off.
List of documents for travelling to Ukraine
To cross the border of Ukraine, a foreigner must have:
- A valid international passport. Citizens of Turkey and Georgia have the right to cross the Ukrainian border on the basis of an ID card.
- Visa (for citizens of countries with which visa regime is established).
- Medical insurance – for foreigners, treatment and hospitalization in Ukraine are paid. Therefore, so that you do not have to worry about this, we advise you to take out policies from Visit Ukraine, which offer medical insurance and military risk insurance. You can pay for the policy online on the Visit Ukraine website and receive it by email within 5 minutes.
- Confirmation of the purpose of the trip: travel booking, return ticket, etc.
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How do I get to Ukraine?
Currently, the airspace over Ukraine is closed, so it is impossible to get to Ukraine by plane. However, you can take a plane ticket to Poland or Hungary, neighbouring Ukraine, and then continue your journey by land: train or bus.
Currently, there are checkpoints on Ukraine's border with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. It is currently impossible to enter through the checkpoints on the borders with Russia, Belarus and Transnistria.
Plane, train, or bus tickets can be conveniently purchased on the Visit Ukraine platform in the "Tickets" section.
Foreigners can also enter Ukraine by car. To cross the border, you need to have a Green Card insurance policy. Ukrainians travelling abroad in their own cars must also obtain this document. Apply for a Green Card here.
Visit Ukraine is a resource that contains all the latest information for travelling to Ukraine. You can also book tours, insurance, tickets and a green card on the platform. Everything you need for comfortable travel is in one place and in just a few clicks.
Photo: UNIAN
We recommend purchasing it for a safe and comfortable trip to Ukraine:
Visit Ukraine Insurance - safe travel in Ukraine (insurance covering military risks);
Visit Ukraine Tickets - book bus and train tickets to/from Ukraine;
Visit Ukraine Tours - the largest online database of tours to Ukraine for every taste;
Visit Ukraine Hotels - book hotels for a comfortable stay in Ukraine;
Visit Ukraine Merch - choose patriotic clothing and accessories with worldwide delivery.
Cooperation - cooperation and advertising integrations with Visit Ukraine and Visit World projects.
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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.