Green Card or Mini Hull: Which insurance to choose for entering Ukraine by car?

Before travelling to Ukraine by your own car, it is important to take care of reliable insurance coverage. The compulsory Green Card policy covers only damage caused to third parties, while Mini Hull provides additional protection for your car against unforeseen situations. Learn more about the difference between these insurance products and choose the best option for your trip

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If you are planning a trip to Ukraine by your own car, it is important to take care of reliable insurance coverage in advance. Even experienced drivers can face unpredictable situations: traffic in Ukraine can sometimes be chaotic, the quality of roads varies, and accidents are frequent.

When crossing the border, foreign drivers need a Green Card insurance policy, but it only covers liability to third parties. Therefore, to protect your own car, you should consider Mini Hull insurance - an additional insurance product that compensates for damage or loss of a vehicle.

Let's see what is the difference between the Green Card and Mini Hull insurance and why the latter is important for your peace of mind when travelling in Ukraine.

What is Green Card and why is it not enough?

Green Card is an international policy of compulsory motor third party liability insurance. It is valid in 44 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, including Ukraine.

It is important to know that Green Card only covers damage caused to life, health or property of third parties in an accident.

The insurance does not cover the car itself. That is, you will not receive compensation if your car is damaged as a result of an accident or other risks.

The fact is that the Green Card is mandatory for entry, but it does not cover the repair of your car in case of damage due to an accident, natural disasters or other risks. In this case, Mini Hull insurance comes to the rescue - voluntary insurance with flexible terms and conditions.

Why do you need Mini Hull car insurance?

Mini Hull is a voluntary insurance product that allows you to protect your car from risks on the roads of Ukraine.

The main difference between Mini Hull and Green Card is that it covers not only damage caused to third parties, but also the driver's own losses.

In addition, insurance packages are available that include protection against natural disasters and war risks. Mini Hull insurance is suitable for cars with foreign registration, regardless of the country of origin, and offers flexible terms of insurance - from one month to one year. Although this type of insurance is not mandatory for crossing the border, it guarantees additional financial protection in case of unforeseen situations.

What does Mini Hull cover?

Depending on the chosen package, Mini Hull covers different levels of insurance protection. The basic option provides compensation in the event of an accident involving another vehicle. The extended package additionally covers the complete destruction of the car as a result of natural disasters. The most comprehensive option includes all the benefits of the previous levels, as well as protection against war risks and compensation for car evacuation costs.

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How to get Mini Hull and how much does it cost?

The process of applying for insurance on the Visit Ukraine portal is as simple as possible:

1. Follow the link and indicate your citizenship.

2. Specify the insurance period, vehicle type and policy start date - click ‘Search’ and select the package that meets your needs (Economy, Basic or Maximum + war risks) - click ‘Buy’.

3. Fill in the form with the car details and select the country of destination - ‘Ukraine’.

4. Fill in the form with the data about the owner of the vehicle: the data is filled in according to the data specified in the passport document (if you do not have a TIN, you can enter zero).

5. Confirm the data and agree to the terms of the contract. After that, you will receive a confirmation email with a special code to be entered into the form.

5. Pay for the policy in a way convenient for you and receive your Mini Hull insurance by e-mail.

The price of the Mini Hull insurance policy depends on the insurance period and the selected package:

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Why is it profitable to buy Mini Hull online on Visit Ukraine?

Car insurance with Visit Ukraine is convenient and fast, because you do not need to undergo a vehicle inspection and invite an insurance expert. In addition, when you buy insurance on our website, you get:

- Instant online policy issuance from anywhere in the world.

- Favourable and transparent insurance rates from leading Ukrainian insurers.

- Round-the-clock customer support and emergency assistance if necessary.

Protect your car from unforeseen situations with Mini Hull!

Choose the best coverage and get financial protection in the event of an accident, natural disaster or war risks.

Take out insurance now and travel without any worries!

Just a reminder! The border of Ukraine is open to foreign citizens in the context of a full-scale invasion, but those who wish to visit this country should know a number of current rules of entry and safe stay. To learn more about the rules for crossing the Ukrainian border for foreigners and insurance requirements, please follow the link.

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