Which EU countries visited Ukraine the most in the first half of 2024?
More than 1 million foreigners have visited Ukraine since the beginning of 2024, with a significant number of them being citizens of the European Union. Find out how many Europeans traveled to Ukraine, from which countries most tourists came, and what their purpose was.
Between January 1 and July 1, 2024, more than 1.1 million foreign citizens from 172 countries visited Ukraine. This is according to official statistics provided by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine at the request of Visit Ukraine. You can see the top 30 countries whose citizens came to Ukraine most often in our previous article. We'll tell you how many foreigners from the European Union came to Ukraine and what their purpose was below.
Read our previous article to find out how many foreigners lived in Ukraine before the full-scale war and what the migration situation is now.
How many EU citizens have entered Ukraine since the beginning of 2024?
In total, 497,847 EU citizens visited Ukraine in the first half of 2024. It should be noted that this is 41.89% of the total number of foreigners who have entered Ukraine since the beginning of 2024.
Interestingly, the number of Moldovan citizens who visited Ukraine exceeds the total number of EU citizens and amounts to 519,906, which is 43.75% of the total number of foreigners. Thus, EU and Moldovan citizens accounted for 85.64% of all foreign visitors to Ukraine in the first half of 2024. However, it is worth noting that countries such as the United States, Israel, and Turkey are among the top 10 countries in terms of visits to Ukraine.
For reference: in 2023, the situation was similar: out of almost 2.5 million foreign nationals who entered the country during the year, just over one million were Moldovan citizens.
Visit Ukraine on social media: Telegram | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok
Rating of EU countries whose citizens most often came to Ukraine
Thus, the ranking of EU countries by the number of citizens who came to Ukraine is as follows:
1. Romania - 208,969 citizens
2. Poland - 108,080 citizens
3. Hungary - 60,442
4. Slovakia - 31,715
5. Germany - 20,788
6. Italy - 9,854
7. Czech Republic - 9,351
8. Lithuania - 6,260
9. France - 6,229
10. Bulgaria - 5,342
11. Latvia - 4,659
12. Netherlands - 4,053
13. Sweden - 2,911
14. Austria - 2,530
15. Portugal - 2,403
16. Spain - 2,360
17. Estonia - 2,141
18. Denmark - 1,879
19. Belgium - 1,578
20. Greece - 1,518
21. Ireland - 1,490
22. Finland - 1,406
23. Croatia - 873
24. Slovenia - 576
25. Cyprus - 235
26. Luxembourg - 108
27. Malta - 97
In terms of the purpose of entry, 98.99% of all EU foreigners came for private purposes, 0.93% entered as vehicle maintenance personnel, and another 0.08% crossed the country in transit. Interestingly, 0.002% of foreigners indicated that they were visiting Ukraine for tourism or study purposes.
However, as we said earlier, this is only a part of the countries from which foreigners came to Ukraine, as the full list includes 172 countries.
Remember! Regardless of the purpose of entering Ukraine and the duration of your trip, it is mandatory for every foreign citizen to obtain an appropriate insurance policy. Given the existing threats, we recommend taking out insurance covering military risks, which will guarantee the protection and provision of medical care to foreign nationals in unforeseen situations. You can get such insurance from a licensed and trusted insurance agent online on the Visit Ukraine portal.
Read our previous article to find out how easy it is to get to Ukraine and what entry rules apply in 2024.
We remind you! Despite the hostilities, Ukraine remains open to tourists, and many regions continue to welcome visitors, offering them a rich cultural, historical, and life experience. Read about the current rules for staying in Ukraine and its safe cities to make your trip to this country leave only positive memories in our previous article.
Photo: Erin Clark / The Boston Globe via Getty Images
Want to know more? Read the latest news and useful materials about Ukraine and the world in the News section.
We recommend purchasing it for a safe and comfortable trip to Ukraine:
Visit Ukraine Insurance – insurance covering military risks for entry and travel in Ukraine;
Visit Ukraine Car Insurance – car insurance with extended coverage in Ukraine;
Visit Ukraine Legal Advice – comprehensive legal support on entry to Ukraine;
Visit Ukraine Tickets – bus and train tickets to/from Ukraine;
Visit Ukraine Tours – the largest online database of tours to Ukraine for every taste;
Visit Ukraine Hotels – hotels for a comfortable stay in Ukraine;
Visit Ukraine Merch – patriotic clothing and accessories with worldwide delivery.
© 2018-2024, Visit Ukraine. Use, copying or reprinting of materials on this site is permitted only with a link (hyperlink for online publications) to Visit Ukraine.
All rights reserved.
Häufig
gestellte Fragen
Wo ist der sicherste Ort in der Ukraine während des Krieges?
Wie viele Ausländer leben in der Ukraine?
Wie viele Touristen gibt es in der Ukraine?
Wie viele Ausländer sind in der Ukraine gestorben?
Welches Land besucht die Ukraine am häufigsten?
Recommended articles
2 min
CultureCenturies-old heritage: Ukraine's oldest cities with a thousand-year history
Some cities in Ukraine were founded at a time when most of the continent was inhabited by nomadic tribes. And they saw the history of Ukraine's formation with their own eyes. Find out more about the oldest cities in Ukraine that are over 1000 years old today
17 Sep. 2024
More details3 min
TravelThe best tourist villages in Ukraine - what they look like and what to do there
The true uniqueness of the country is revealed in its small, sometimes unremarkable villages, where traditions, crafts and hospitality of the locals create a unique atmosphere that tourists love so much. Find out where in Ukraine are hidden villages that are of great interest to all travelers
14 Sep. 2024
More details3 min
CultureRestaurants, cafes and coffee shops in Ukraine opened by foreigners: what can you try there?
Sometimes restaurants in Ukraine become an example of how foreigners influence the Ukrainian gastronomic scene. Find out which famous Ukrainian restaurants were founded by foreigners and what flavor cultures they brought to Ukraine
19 Sep. 2024
More details2 min
PopularInteresting facts about Kyiv that you probably haven't heard before
Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine, hiding many secrets and mysteries. Many of them are unknown even to locals who have lived here for centuries. Find out what interesting facts the capital of Ukraine hides from prying eyes and plunge into the world of secrets of the ancient city
24 Sep. 2024
More details