If you are planning to drive from Ukraine to Slovakia by your own car, you need to familiarise yourself with the rules for drivers in advance. Learn more about crossing the border, convenient routes from Ukraine to Slovakia and the nuances of traffic rules

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Ukrainians planning a trip to Slovakia by car should study the border crossing procedure and general rules for drivers in the new country in detail. We will tell you about all the nuances of travelling from Ukraine to Slovakia by car, checkpoints, routes, necessary documents and everything a driver needs to know below.

What documents are needed to enter Slovakia by car?

Crossing the border by a car with Ukrainian registration is carried out on the basis of the following documents:

● international passport;

● driver's licence;
● vehicle registration documents;
● international insurance policy Green Card.

Important! Only vehicles with Ukrainian state licence plates can successfully cross the border with Slovakia. Individual number plates are valid only on the territory of Ukraine.

Green Card: travelling to Slovakia

Remember that all vehicles with Ukrainian registration must have a valid Green Card insurance policy when entering Slovakia.

The Green Card is a mandatory international motor third party liability insurance policy that covers the costs of compensation for damage to life, health and property of third parties caused by road accidents in Slovakia and other member states of the international Green Card agreement. Failure to have this insurance is subject to fines.

It is also worth remembering that in the event of an accident abroad, a driver who does not have a Green Card for a car risks spending tens of thousands of euros on car repairs and compensation for damages.

It is better to buy insurance online, as it is quick and easy. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can take out a Green Card policy from a licensed insurer. Packages are available for different periods from 15 days to 1 year for cars and trucks, trailers and semi-trailers for trucks, as well as motorcycles and scooters. It should be borne in mind that the insurance starts the next day after registration, so we advise you to read the terms and conditions in advance and purchase a Green Card.

Checkpoints: Ukraine - Slovakia

Ukrainians driving their own cars can cross the border with Slovakia at the following checkpoints:

● Maly Berezny - Ubl'a. It is located in Zakarpattia region and operates around the clock. The distance to Bratislava is 532 km.

● Uzhhorod - Vysne Nemecke. Located in the Zakarpattia region, open around the clock. The distance to Bratislava is 515 km.

You can find the current waiting time at the border here.

How long does it take to get from Ukrainian cities to the border with Slovakia by car?

● From Kyiv:

The nearest checkpoint: Maly Berezny - Ubl'a.

Distance: 755 km.

Travelling time: 9 hours and 36 minutes.

● From Lviv:

Nearest checkpoint: Malyi Berezny - Ubl'a.

Distance: 209 km.

Travelling time: 3 hours and 32 minutes.

● From Odesa:

Nearest checkpoint: Malyi Bereznyi - Ubl'a.

Distance: 996 km.

Travel time: 12 hours and 57 minutes.

● From Dnipro:

Nearest checkpoint: Malyi Bereznyi - Ubl'a.

Distance: 1,144 km.

Travel time: 15 hours and 32 minutes.

● From Chernivtsi:

The nearest checkpoint: Uzhhorod - Vysne Nemecke.

Distance: 407 km.

Travel time: 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Toll roads in Slovakia

There are commercial roads in Slovakia that require a toll. You can do this by purchasing a vignette.

Toll roads in the country are located in such a way that drivers can bypass them, spending a little more time on the road, but saving money. However, you should not ignore toll roads in an attempt to avoid paying, as this will result in a fine of 140 to 700 euros.

You can find out about the location of toll roads in Slovakia and how to pay the toll here.

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Traffic rules in Slovakia

● Mandatory car equipment: first aid kit, emergency stop sign, reflective vest, spare wheel.

● All passengers and the driver must wear seat belts. For children under 12 years of age and up to 150 centimetres tall, child seats or special restraint systems are required.
● Winter tyres are required between 15 November and 31 March. Tyres with chains are only allowed if there is snow. Studded tyres are not permitted.
● Dipped headlights are required at all times of the day, all year round.
● The maximum blood alcohol level is 0.0%.
● Speed limits: 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h outside urban areas, 90 km/h on motorways in urban areas, 130 km/h on motorways outside urban areas.

Petrol prices in Slovakia

As of 15 July 2024, the following fuel prices were set in Slovakia:

● Petrol 95 - €1,617 per litre (UAH 72.37);

● Petrol 98 - 1,809 euros per litre (80.97 UAH);
● Diesel - €1.533 per litre (UAH 68.61);
● Autogas - €0.673 per litre (UAH 30.12).

Just a reminder. For those Ukrainians who have travelled abroad by car due to the war, it is advisable to research the laws and regulations of the country in which they are currently staying. You can find out which countries require mandatory vehicle registration and whether you need to undergo a technical inspection here.

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