In 2024, there will be no restrictions on entry to Ukraine for foreigners, but travel may be complicated due to closed airspace. We tell you about the most convenient routes from Brazil to Ukraine and current border crossing rules

Take care of reliable insurance for safe entry and stay in Ukraine

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Ukrainian borders are open to foreign visitors. Tourists continue to come to Ukraine even in spite of hostilities. In particular,  more than 2.4 million foreigners entered Ukraine, and this trend will continue in 2024.

Most often, foreigners come to Ukraine on personal visits, on trips and as part of volunteer missions. However, in closed airspace, traveling to Ukraine has its own characteristics. It is also necessary to observe certain safety rules during the trip.

How to get to Ukraine from Iceland? What are the rules for entering Ukraine in 2024? Useful information for those planning a trip this year is collected in our material.

Flight from Iceland 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. Flights to these countries are operated from Iceland.

Iceland – Poland

You can get to Warsaw by direct flight from Reykjavik. Departure three times a week – on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Trip duration – 4 hours. The flight is operated by the low-cost company WizzAir, so the ticket price is from 80 euros.

Katowice is one of the closest Polish airports to the Ukrainian border, where you can also fly from Iceland. Flights from Reykjavik Keflavik airport. Journey duration from 4 hours. Ticket price – from 60 euros.

The detailed route from Poland to Ukraine is here.

Iceland – Moldova

Flights from Reykjavik to Chisinau airport with a transfer in London or Warsaw. Ticket price from 120 euros. Travel time – from 7 hours.

The distance to the Ukrainian border from Chisinau is 130 km – the 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 a direct train from Chisinau to Kyiv. Bus transfers to Odessa are also available.

Iceland – Hungary

You can get to Budapest from Iceland on connecting flights. Flights depart from Reykjavik Airport. Stopover in Warsaw, London or Helsinki. Travel time 7-11 hours, ticket price from 100 euros.

There is a direct train from Budapest to Kyiv. A detailed route from Hungary to Ukraine is also available on our website.

Iceland – Romania

There is a daily flight from Reykjavik to Bucharest with a transfer in London. Travel time is 9-13 hours. Ticket price is from 120 euros.

Flights to Suceava are available exclusively with individual transfers. From Suceava you can easily get to Chernivtsi, a bus runs daily from the bus station, the journey to Chernivtsi takes 2-3 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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Entry rules for citizens of Iceland to Ukraine

● Visa is not required. Citizens of Iceland 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 duration of your stay exceeds 90 days or you plan to work or study in Ukraine, then before traveling you need to apply for a long-term visa (type "D") at the Ukrainian embassy or consulate in Iceland. 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 input 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 travel operators is collected on our portal. 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.

● 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 specialists on our website.

● Contacts of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Iceland in Kyiv

- Address: Kyiv, Derevlyanska St., 8;

- Phone: (+38 044) 568 59 62;

- E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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

We wish you a good trip!

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Visit Ukraine Tours – the largest online database of tours to Ukraine for every taste;

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