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 Egypt and what rules for crossing the border are relevant this year

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In the conditions of the current martial law, foreigners continue to visit Ukraine. According to official sources, more than 2.4 million foreigners entered the country in 2023 alone, including 1,057 Egyptian citizens. Considering that world powers are gradually relaxing recommendations for their citizens regarding trips to Ukraine, in particular, Great Britain has already allowed to visit certain regions of the country if necessary, we can safely assume that the number of tourists will increase in 2024.

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 Egypt? 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 Egypt 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 from Egypt to these countries.

Egypt - Poland

- Warsaw can be reached by direct flight from Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and Mars al-Alam. Ticket price starts at $90. Travel time is about 4 hours 30 minutes.

- You can fly to Rzeszów (Ryaszów) on a direct flight from Sharm el-Sheikh, but it is not operated every day. Most often - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes. Ticket prices start at $250. The airport in Rzeszów is the closest Polish airport to the Ukrainian border, it is located 172 km from Lviv (Ukraine).

You can also fly from Egypt to Poznan, Gdansk, Katowice, Lublin and Wroclaw.

Detailed route from Poland to Ukraine in this article.

Egypt - Slovakia

A direct flight from Egypt to Slovakia is made to Bratislava airport from the Egyptian cities of Hurghada and Marsa El Alam. The ticket costs from 120 dollars, the travel time is a little more than 4 hours.

However, it will be most convenient to come to the Slovak city of Košice, but there are only connecting flights here. Travel time from 6 hours, ticket price from 250 dollars.

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

Egypt – Hungary

You can fly to the Hungarian airport Debrecen, which is closest to the Ukrainian border, only with a transfer, most often in Budapest. Ticket price starts at $300.

There are direct flights to Budapest from Giza, Hurghada and Cairo. Travel time from 3 hours 20 minutes, ticket price from 200 dollars.

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

Egypt – Romania

Only connecting flights are available to Suceava, usually in Bucharest. The price of the ticket is from 350 dollars, the duration of the trip is from 6 hours and 30 minutes.

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.

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Rules of entry for citizens of Egypt to Ukraine in 2024

● Visa. To enter Ukraine, citizens of Egypt 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 visa?

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 Egypt in Ukraine:

- Address: 01901, Kyiv, str. Observatory, 19;

- Telephone: (+38 044) 272-13-27, (+38 044) 486-65-30.

- Working hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-15:30.

- 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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