In 2024, there will be no restrictions on entry into Ukraine for foreigners. However, the airspace still remains closed, so the travel route should be planned in advance. Find out how to get to Ukraine from Mexico and what border crossing rules are relevant this year

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In the conditions of martial law, foreigners continue to visit Ukraine. According to official sources, more than 2.4 million foreigners entered the country in 2023 alone, and the number of tourists will be even higher in 2024.

However, in closed airspace, traveling to Ukraine has its own peculiarities. It is also necessary to observe certain safety rules during the trip.

How to get to Ukraine from Mexico? 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 Mexico to the Ukrainian border + train/bus

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 flights to these countries from Mexico.

Mexico – Poland

Warsaw can be reached by flight from Cancun, Mexico City, Toluca, Tulum and many other Mexican cities, but only with a transfer, most often in Amsterdam, Paris and Milan. Ticket price starts at $500. Travel time is about 14 hours.

Krakow is one of the closest Polish airports to the Ukrainian border, where flights from Mexico are made. The distance from Krakow to Lviv is 328 km. You can get here on a flight from Mexico City, Cancun and Monterrey, but also only with a transfer in one of the European airports. The price of the ticket starts from 450 dollars. The travel time is 14 hours 35 minutes.

Detailed route from Poland to Ukraine in this article.

Mexico – Slovakia

There is no direct flight from Mexico to Slovakia. You can fly to Bratislava and Kosice only with transfers. The Slovak capital can be reached from Mexico City. Ticket price starts at $850. Travel time is about 20-30 hours.

However, it will be most convenient to come to the Slovak city of Košice. Flights fly here only with individual transfers, which include a change of airport. Travel time from 20 hours, ticket price from 1000 dollars.

From Kosice you can reach Chopa and Mukachevo. More details in this article.

Mexico – Hungary

From Mexico, you can get to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, but also only with a transfer. Departure from Mexico City, Cancun, Toluca and other cities of the country. Travel time from 14 hours, ticket price from 700 dollars.

There is a direct train from Budapest to Kyiv. Detailed route from Hungary to Ukraine by link.

Mexico – Romania

Only connecting flights are available to Bucharest. Departures are from Mexico City, Cancun and other cities. The price of the ticket is from 850 euros, the duration of the trip is from 15 hours.

The detailed route from Romania to Ukraine is here.

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

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Rules of entry for citizens of Mexico to Ukraine in 2024

● Visa. To enter Ukraine, citizens of Mexico need to issue a short-term visa (type C). This visa is issued to foreigners whose stay does not exceed 90 days in a 180-day period. It can be designed for single, double or multiple entry. Visa type C is most often issued for the purpose of tourism, for business trips or private visits.

- Where to issue?

To apply for a visa, it is necessary to apply to a foreign diplomatic institution of Ukraine with a complete package of documents no earlier than 3 months before the start of the planned trip.

- Documents required to obtain a visa to Ukraine

1. Passport valid for at least 3 months after the planned trip to Ukraine.

2. Visa application form.

3. Medical insurance with coverage in the amount of at least 30,000 euros valid on the territory of Ukraine.

4. Information on the availability of a sufficient amount of funds for a stay in Ukraine (bank account statements, salary certificate, ATM receipts, etc.).

5. One photo 35x45 mm.

6. A document confirming the payment of the visa fee ($65).

7. A document confirming the purpose of the trip to Ukraine.

- How to confirm the purpose of entering Ukraine?

To justify the purpose of entry, use one of the following documents:

- a notarized invitation from citizens of Ukraine - relatives, acquaintances, friends, etc.;

- hotel reservations, apartment rental contracts;

- tourist vouchers;

- invitations/tickets to seminars, exhibitions, fairs;

- documents on treatment in medical facilities;

- written confirmation of a meeting, conference, etc.;

- invitations from companies and organizations;

- visa or tickets to a third country (to justify the purpose of the trip "transit to a third country").

If the planned period of stay in Ukraine exceeds 90 days or you plan to work, get an education in Ukraine, etc., then for such a trip you need to have a type D visa. After arriving in Ukraine on the basis of a long-term visa, a foreigner must obtain a residence permit.

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 Mexico in Ukraine:

- Address: 01021, m. Kyiv, str. Klovsky Uzviz, 7, 15th floor;

- Telephone: (+38 044) 280-20-25;

- Working hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00;

- E-mail: [email protected];

- Website :https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/ucrania/.

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

We wish you a good trip!

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