Obtaining an insurance policy is an important condition for foreign citizens to enter Ukraine. Find out about the types of policies, cost, validity period, and peculiarities of applying for insurance online

Take care of reliable insurance for safe entry and stay in Ukraine

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We have collected the most frequently asked questions about obtaining travel insurance for foreigners on the Visit Ukraine portal and prepared a detailed explanation to simplify the process of buying insurance. Let's find out what types of insurance are available on our website and answer the most frequently asked questions about the procedure for their registration - further in the article.

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Contact the Visit Ukraine hotline via WhatsApp, Telegram or the form on the website. Our managers will help you choose and arrange a suitable insurance option for your trip or stay in Ukraine.

What types of insurance are available for foreigners?

The Visit Ukraine portal offers several types of insurance policies:

Medical insurance with war risk coverage

War risk insurance has no age restrictions and can be taken out for people with disabilities. This insurance is suitable for short-term trips - from 3 to 180 days and visa applications. Insurance with war risk coverage has two packages:

1. Armor 30 000 EUR;

2. Armor 100 000 UAH.

The cost of insurance depends on the chosen package and ranges from 2.64 € to 3.18 € per day.

Basic medical insurance

Basic medical insurance is suitable for travelers aged 18 to 70 years. Persons with disabilities can use this type of insurance on a general basis, i.e. chronic disability diseases will not be covered. You can take out insurance for a period of 3 to 180 days. The website offers three packages of such insurance:

1. Covid-19 coverage (coverage amount 100,000 UAH) - suitable for travel;

2. EUR 30,000 coverage (the amount of coverage is 30,000 EUR) - suitable for travel and visa;

3. Safe Travel (coverage amount 250,000 UAH) - suitable for travel (and additionally covers injuries and damages caused by military operations).

The cost of insurance also depends on the chosen package and can be as follows: €0.36, €0.80 or €1.2 per day.

Medical insurance Plus

Medical Insurance Plus has extended coverage and offers more protection for travelers. This insurance is available to foreigners aged 18 to 70 years. As in the previous case, people with disabilities can use the insurance on a general basis. There are four insurance packages to choose from on the website:

1. Silver/Platinum/Gold packages - can be issued for a period of 7 to 180 days. They have the same amount of coverage - EUR 30,000, but cover different insured events and have different indemnity limits. These packages are suitable for travel and visas.

2. Armor + Year of Protection package - is an annual policy covering military risks, specially designed for residence permit applications. It can be issued only for 365 days, and the amount of coverage in this package is UAH 120,000.

The cost of insurance depends on the chosen package: for Silver, Platinum, and Gold insurance, the price ranges from €1.5 to €4 per day, and an annual policy for a residence permit costs 18,971₴/year.

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Answers to frequently asked questions on how to get insurance in Ukraine online on Visit Ukraine

Among the most common questions from foreign citizens who apply for insurance on our website are the following.

What is a TIN?

TIN is an individual tax number. If you do not have a TIN, you can enter zero in the insurance application form.

What is the minimum number of days to issue an insurance policy?

The minimum number of days depends on the insurance chosen:

– For insurance covering war risks, it is 3 days;

– for health insurance, it is also 3 days;

– for health insurance Plus - 7 days;

– annual package - only 365 days.

What passport data do I need to provide?

When applying for an insurance policy, the series and number of the insured person's foreign passport must be indicated in the “Passport data” field.

Is it possible for another person to purchase the insurance (and the person who applied will be the insured)?

Yes, not only the policyholder but also any other person can apply for and pay for the insurance policy, but in this case, you must fill out the form carefully and indicate the data of the policyholder when applying for the insurance policy.

Can citizens of Belarus and the russian federation purchase insurance when entering Ukraine?

No, the insurance policies presented on our website cannot be purchased by citizens of these countries, because Innovative Insurance Capital Insurance Company does not provide services to citizens of the russian federation and Belarus.

Can I buy insurance while I am already in Ukraine?

In general, you need to have an insurance policy when crossing the border, but you can buy insurance on the Visit Ukraine website if you are already in Ukraine and you do not have an insurance policy or it has expired.

Can I change the validity dates of the policy after I have issued it?

Yes, you can change the dates in the policy, but only before the insurance starts. To do this, be sure to contact the Visit Ukraine hotline. Our managers will help you make the appropriate changes.

Does the insurance cover the whole territory of Ukraine?

Insurance coverage is valid throughout the territory of Ukraine, except for the temporarily occupied territories, areas where the state authorities of Ukraine temporarily do not perform their functions, settlements along the demarcation line and territories where active hostilities are taking place.

Online insurance is a convenient and fast way to provide yourself with the necessary insurance coverage when entering Ukraine. The main thing is to fill in all the data carefully and choose the appropriate type of insurance depending on the purpose and duration of your stay in the country. Apply for the appropriate insurance on the website or contact the Visit Ukraine hotline for help (WhatsApp / Telegram). Our managers will answer all your questions and help you with the insurance process.

We remind you! Even during the war, insurance remains mandatory for all vehicles traveling on Ukrainian roads. Read more about how to insure your car during martial law and whether you can get compensation for a damaged car during the war in our previous article.

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