In 2024, there are no restrictions on entering Ukraine for foreigners, but travel may be complicated due to the lack of air transportation. We talk about the most convenient routes from Norway to Ukraine and the current rules for crossing the border

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Even despite the imposed martial law, Ukraine's borders are open, including for foreigners. According to official information, more than 2.4 million foreigners entered Ukraine in 2023, among which 2,901 persons were citizens of Norway.

In 2024, this trend continues, foreigners come to Ukraine on personal visits, on trips and as part of volunteer missions. Also, world powers are gradually easing recommendations for their citizens regarding trips to Ukraine. In particular, Great Britain has already allowed, if necessary, to visit certain regions in the west of the country. Governments in other countries around the world are also expected to lift restrictions.

However, taking into account the state of war in which Ukraine is currently, traveling here has its own peculiarities, in particular, the airspace is closed in the country, and certain safety rules must also be observed.

How to get to Ukraine from Norway? 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 Norway to the Ukrainian border + travel by land transport

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 Norway to these countries.

● Norway – Poland

Norway and Poland are connected by many flights, which are operated not only by major airlines, but also by low-cost carriers Ryanair and WizzAir.

- Warsaw can be reached by direct flight from Oslo. The price of the ticket starts from 15 euros. Departures are available up to five times a day (departures at 08:10, 10:45, 13:35, 19:45 and 21:05). Travel time is about 1 hour 50 minutes.

- Krakow is one of the closest Polish airports to the Ukrainian border. The distance from Krakow to Lviv is 328 km. Flights to Krakow depart from Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim and Bergen. Many departures are available throughout the day. There are both morning and evening flights. Travel time - 2 hours. Ticket price from 30 euros.

- You can fly to Rzeszów (Ryaszów) only with a transfer, most often in Warsaw. Travel duration from 4 hours. The price of the ticket is from 80 euros. The airport in Rzeszów is located 172 km from Lviv (Ukraine).

You can also fly from Norway to Katowice, Gdansk, Poznań, Szczecin and other cities in Poland.

Poland and Ukraine have close rail and bus connections. Available ways of travel from Poland to Ukraine are collected in this article.

● Norway – Moldova

You can get from Norway to Chisinau only with a transfer in Riga or Bucharest. Travel time is about 5 hours. The price of the ticket is 250 euros.

The distance to the Ukrainian border from Chisinau is 130 km - Palanka checkpoint (Odesa region). The nearest large Ukrainian city: Odesa. Tourists planning a trip to the southern regions of Ukraine should choose a flight to Chisinau airport.

There is also a direct train from Chisinau to Kyiv.

● Norway – Slovakia

You can fly from Norway to Slovakia only with a stopover. The closest airport to the Ukrainian border is Košice. There are flights here from Oslo, with a stopover in Manchester or Milan. Travel time from 8 hours. Approximate ticket price from 300 euros.

From Kosice you can reach Chopa and Mukachevo (Transcarpathian region).

● Norway – Hungary

A direct flight on the Oslo-Budapest route departs at 07:00 and 18:25. Travel time is 2 hours 20 minutes. Approximate ticket price from 250 euros.

There is a direct train from Budapest to Kyiv.

● Norway – Romania

The Hungarian low-cost carrier WizzAir operates a direct flight on the Oslo-Bucharest route. The flight departs daily at 19:05. Travel time is 3 hours. The price of the ticket is 100 euros.

Only connecting flights are available to Suceava. The price of the ticket is from 150 euros, the duration of the trip is from 5 hours.

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.

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

By bus from Norway to Ukraine

A fairly convenient and economical way to get to Ukraine is by bus. A direct flight from Norway departs at 23:59 from Oslo and arrives in Lviv at 11:55. The travel time is 35 hours. The price of the ticket is 200 euros.

You can get to Kyiv with a transfer in Berlin or Hamburg.

Where to buy bus tickets from Norway to Ukraine?

Choosing a proven service for buying tickets is one of the most important stages in organizing a trip. That is why thousands of travelers use the ticket purchase service on the Visit Ukraine portal.

By own car from Norway to Ukraine

The distance from the capital of Norway - Oslo to Kyiv is 2,680 km. Estimated travel time is 26 hours. The trip to Lviv will be 550 kilometers shorter. The route will pass through Sweden or Denmark, then Germany and Poland. Such a trip, taking into account the price of gasoline, can cost from 450 to 600 euros.

Importantly! The shortest queues are usually at Polish checkpoints: Dorogusk, Krotsenko, Budomezh. You can check the waiting time at checkpoints with Poland to enter Ukraine by following the link. More details about the work of checkpoints in our material.

To avoid a long wait, prefer traveling at the beginning of the week. From Monday to Wednesday, passenger traffic is lower, and accordingly there are no long queues. Starting from Thursday evening until Sunday, the number of people willing to cross the border increases, which increases the load on checkpoints.

In addition, we draw your attention to the fact that, despite the fact that checkpoints are open 24 hours a day, there is a curfew on the territory of Ukraine due to the state of war.

Rules for entering Ukraine by car for foreigners

A foreigner is allowed to enter Ukraine in his own car, but he can use it only for his own needs. Foreign citizens can drive cars with foreign license plates in Ukraine for up to one year. If you plan to stay in Ukraine longer than two months, you need to contact the service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for temporary car registration. After the expiration of the one-year period, the car with foreign license plates must leave Ukraine.

To enter Ukraine by car, you must have a Green Card insurance policy.

Detailed rules for traveling in Ukraine by car with foreign registration in this article.

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Entry rules for citizens of Norway to Ukraine in 2024

● Visa is not required. Citizens of Norway have the right to stay in Ukraine without a visa for up to 90 days, if the purpose of the trip is tourism, visiting relatives, treatment, etc.

If the length of stay exceeds 90 days or you plan to work or get an education in Ukraine, then before traveling you need to issue a long-term visa (type "D") at the Ukrainian embassy or consulate in Norway. It is better to start the procedure at least 3 months before the planned trip.

● Entry into Ukraine is based on a valid foreign passport, which must have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

Also, to cross the Ukrainian border, you must provide:

1. Health insurance policy.

2. Confirmation of the purpose of the trip: a notarized invitation from citizens of Ukraine (relatives, acquaintances, friends), travel vouchers, confirmation of accommodation reservations, invitations from companies or organizations, tickets to seminars, exhibitions, fairs, documents about treatment in medical facilities, etc.

3. Confirmation of financial support (cash, bank statement, check from an ATM, etc.) - proof that you have sufficient funds for the entire period of your planned stay in Ukraine or transit to a third country ($45 per person for each day of your stay in Ukraine ).

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 Norway in Ukraine:

- Address: 01901, Kyiv, str. Streletska, 15.

- Website: http://www.norway.no

- E-mail: [email protected]

- Phone: (+38 044) 281-22-00

- Working hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00.

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

We wish you a good trip!

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