In 2024, there will be no restrictions on entry into Ukraine for foreigners. However, the airspace is still closed, so the travel route should be planned in advance. Find out how to get to Ukraine from China and what rules for crossing the border are relevant this year

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Even despite the introduction of martial law in Ukraine, foreigners continue to visit the country. According to official sources, more than 2.4 million foreigners entered the country in 2023 alone, including 3,387 Chinese citizens. Considering that world powers are gradually easing recommendations for their citizens regarding trips to Ukraine, in particular, Great Britain hhas already allowed to visit certain Ukrainian regions if necessary, we can safely assume that the number of tourists will increase in 2024.

However, in closed airspace, traveling to Ukraine has its own characteristics. It is also necessary to observe certain safety rules during the trip.

How to get to Ukraine from China? What rules for entering Ukraine are relevant in 2024? Useful information for those planning a trip this year is collected in our material.

Flight from China to the Ukrainian border + train/bus

The most convenient and fastest way to get to Ukraine is to fly to one of the airports in Europe, which is located near the Ukrainian border, and from there continue the journey by land transport - by train or bus.

Ukraine borders Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. There are many direct flights from China to these countries.

● China – Poland

- Warsaw can be reached by direct flight from Beijing, which operates three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Ticket price starts at $700. Travel time is about 10 hours and 10 minutes.

- You can fly to Rzeszów (Ryaszów) only with a transfer, most often in Warsaw. Travel time from 13 hours. Ticket price starts at $790. The airport in Rzeszów is the closest Polish airport to the Ukrainian border, it is located 172 km from Lviv (Ukraine).

Detailed route from Poland to Ukraine in this article.

● China – Slovakia

There is no direct flight from China to Slovakia, all flights are made with a stopover, most often in London. It will be most convenient to come to Kosice. The flight from Beijing will last 16 hours and 50 minutes. The price of the ticket is from 400 euros.

From Kosice you can reach Chopa and Mukachevo. More details in this article.

● China – Hungary

You can fly to Debrecen, the Hungarian airport closest to the Ukrainian border, only with a transfer, most often in Budapest. Ticket price starts at $450.

There are direct flights to Budapest from Ningbo, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Shanghai and Beijing. Travel time from 10 hours 50 minutes, ticket price from 450 euros.

There is a direct train from Budapest to Kyiv. Detailed route from Hungary to Ukraine by link.

● China – Romania

There are only connecting flights to Suceava, usually in London. The price of the ticket is from 550 dollars, the duration of the trip is from 11 hours and 30 minutes.

You can easily get to Chernivtsi from Suceava, there is a daily bus from the bus station, the journey to Chernivtsi takes 2-3 hours.

The detailed route from Romania to Ukraine is here.

Pay attention! If you plan to buy tickets for the near future, the prices may be much higher.

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Rules of entry for Chinese citizens to Ukraine in 2024

● Electronic visa. Citizens of China must obtain an electronic visa before traveling to Ukraine. It is valid for 30 days and is intended for one entry only.

You can get a permit on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. A foreigner must apply for an e-Visa no earlier than 3 months and no later than 10 working days before the start of the planned trip to Ukraine.

Fill out the questionnaire, upload the necessary documents - a photo card and scanned copies of documents (passport, invitation, etc.). You also need to pay the consular fee.

Receive a ready-made e-Visa by e-mail (sent in pdf format).

If the duration of your stay exceeds 30 days or you plan to work or study in Ukraine, then before your trip you need to apply for a long-term visa (type "D") at the embassy or consulate of Ukraine in China. It is better to start the procedure at least 3 months before your planned trip.

● To enter Ukraine, you need to print out the received e-Visa and present it together with your passport to the border authorities of Ukraine (the e-Visa is valid for entry at international checkpoints across the state border).

Importantly! Foreigners who have been banned from entering Ukraine by an authorized state body will not be able to cross the border. Read about who can be refused entry to Ukraine in our article.

Useful links for those planning a trip to Ukraine

● Booking a tour – if the purpose of the trip is tourism, be sure to search for a tour in advance. The largest database of routes from proven tourist operators is collected at the link. Depending on your interests, you can also plan an individual trip.

● Housing search – book hotels here. Rules for renting an apartment in Ukraine for foreigners in this article.

● Rent a car – to feel more mobile while traveling in Ukraine, we recommend renting a car. Detailed instructions at the link.

● Safety and insurance rules – safety rules must be strictly followed when traveling through Ukraine under martial law. In addition, make sure you have military risk insurance. About the benefits of the policy here.

● Legal support – in the conditions of martial law, certain rights of citizens may be limited, therefore, if you need the help of a lawyer while traveling in Ukraine, you can contact the specialists at the link.

● Contacts of the Embassy of China in Ukraine:

- Address: 32 Mykhailo Hrushevsky Street, Kyiv, 01901;

- Phone: +38 044 253 1329.

● Souvenirs – stylish clothes and accessories in memory of Ukraine here.

We wish you a good trip!

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