For the first time, the adaptive or local quarantine model was introduced in Ukraine on May 22, 2020. Today, adaptive quarantine is valid until March 31, 2022 with the possibility of extension.

What is adaptive quarantine and how does it work?

The adaptive quarantine model involves the introduction of various quarantine restrictions - more or less severe - in each region of the state, depending on the epidemic situation in it.

In total, there are 4 levels of restrictions - "green", "yellow", "orange" and "red", each of which establishes a certain list of requirements for tourists, citizens and businesses. It is mandatory and invariable at every level to wear personal protective equipment in public transport, closed public places and mass events, as well as maintaining a social distance of 1.5 meters. Clear rules and regulations are defined by the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1236.

You can familiarize yourself with the restrictive measures of each level in the illustration, as well as on the main page of the site in the "RULES OF STAYING IN PUBLIC PLACES" section, where, in particular, there is an up-to-date list of regions in accordance with certain restrictions.

As of January 24, 2022, the Ivano-Frankivsk region has moved into the "red" zone. 10 regions are in the "orange" zone, the rest of the regions and the city of Kiev are in the "yellow" zone.

"Green" level assumes only one basic condition - this is a mask mode.

"Yellow" level - additional requirements are established in the case of the provision of catering services and holding public events.

At the “orange” level, there are “yellow” restrictions, while at the same time, local authorities can introduce additional restrictions on their own.

"Red" level - the work of accommodation and catering establishments, entertainment and cultural institutions is allowed only if 100% of the staff have COVID-certificates for a full course of vaccination or recovery, or if they have a PCR or antigen test valid for no more than 72 hours.

How to avoid quarantine restrictions

For guests and visitors, restrictions (except for the mask regime) will not apply if they:

• confirmation of at least one dose of vaccine (at the "red" level only the full course) against COVID-19 - you should use vaccination certificates, EU DCC, international certificates, "yellow" or "green" internal COVID certificates, certificates 063-O, or

• proof of recent illness in the form of a COVID certificate in Diia app or an EU DCC or equivalent issued in a country connected to the EU trust network, or

• negative PCR test or rapid antigen test result not older than 72 hours.

No restrictions other than the wearing of protective masks apply to children under the age of 18.

Children under 6 years old can be in public places and transport without a mask.

You can get more detailed explanations on adaptive quarantine, its limitations and exceptions by contacting the VisitUkraine.Today hotline.