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

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Under martial law, Ukrainian borders remain open to foreigners, so many representatives from different countries continue to come to the state. In 2023 alone, more than 2.4 million foreigners entered Ukraine, including 14,304 citizens of Georgia. In 2024, this trend continues.

Foreigners go to Ukraine on personal visits, on trips and as part of volunteer missions. Given that world powers are gradually relaxing recommendations for their citizens regarding trips to Ukraine, it is predicted that the number of travelers will gradually increase. However, currently traveling to the country has its own peculiarities, in particular, the country's airspace is closed, and it is also necessary to observe certain safety rules.

How to get to Ukraine from Georgia? 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 Georgia 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 many direct flights to these countries from Georgia.

● Georgia – Poland

- Warsaw can be reached by direct flight from Kutaisi and Tbilisi. The price of the ticket starts from 90 euros. Daily departures available. Travel time is about 3 hours 55 minutes.

- There are flights from Kutaisi to Katowice, departing three times a week - on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Ticket price from 120 euros. The travel time is 3 hours 30 minutes.

- You can fly to Rzeszów (Ryaszów) only with a transfer, most often in Warsaw. Travel duration from 7 hours. The price of the ticket is from 150 euros. The airport in Rzeszów is located 172 km from Lviv (Ukraine).

Detailed route from Poland to Ukraine in this article.

● Georgia – Moldova

You can get from Georgia to Chisinau on a flight from Batumi with a transfer in Istanbul. The price of the ticket starts from 600 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 a direct train from Chisinau to Kyiv. Bus transfers to Odessa are also available.

● Georgia – Slovakia

You can fly to Košice, the airport closest to the Ukrainian border, from Georgia on a flight with a stopover only. Departure from Tbilisi. Travel time is 9 hours, ticket price is from 200 euros.

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

● Georgia – Hungary

You can fly to Budapest from Kutaisi. The flight is operated twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday). Travel time is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Ticket price from 60 euros.

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

● Georgia – Romania

Only connecting flights are available to Suceava. Departure is from Tbilisi. The price of the ticket is from 200 euros, the duration of the trip is from 6 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.

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.

Ferry connection between Georgia and Ukraine

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, ferry service between Georgia and Ukraine has been suspended. However, this important transport line will now be restored from 2 July 2024.

The flight will be operated once a week - departure from Batumi in July 13.07.2024, 21.07.2024 and 30.07.2024 at 22:00. Arrival in Chornomorsk on 07/17/2024, 07/26/2024 and 08/03/2024 at 09:00, respectively.

You can find out the schedule and order tickets by following the link. More details about the route in this article.

By bus from Georgia to Ukraine

Considering the long distance and several borders, traveling by bus from Georgia to Ukraine is not popular among tourists. The trip from Batumi to Odesa will take about 45 hours, and the ticket costs 200 euros. However, such a trip has its advantages, in particular, the tourist will not have to change several types of transport.

Where to buy bus tickets from Georgia 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.

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By own car from Georgia to Ukraine

Many tourists prefer to travel by their own car. The distance from Batumi to Odessa is 2,400 km, the route will pass through Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova. Such a trip, taking into account the price of gasoline, can cost from 400 to 600 euros.

Importantly! The biggest queues are usually at the Rososhany checkpoint. You can check the waiting time at checkpoints with Moldova for entry into Ukraine by following the link. More details about the work of checkpoints on the Ukrainian border 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. Also, if you plan to stay in Ukraine for 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.

Entry rules for Bulgarian citizens to Ukraine in 2024

● Visa is not required. Citizens of Georgia 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 study in Ukraine, then before traveling you need to apply for a long-term visa (type "D") at the embassy or consulate of Ukraine in Georgia. 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, citizens of Georgia have the right to enter the country on the basis of an ID card.

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 Georgia in Ukraine:

- Address: 01032, Kyiv, blvd. Taras Shevchenko, 25.

- Telephone: +38 (044) 590-69-50, +38 (044) 590-69-51.

- Working hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00 (break from 13:00 to 14:00).

- Email: [email protected].

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

We wish you a good trip!

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