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 India and what border crossing rules are relevant this year

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

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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 5,068 Indian 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 in 2024 the number of tourists will be even higher.

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 India? 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 India 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 India.

India - Poland

- Warsaw can be reached by direct flight from New Delhi and Mumbai. Ticket price starts at $450. Travel time is about 8 hours 25 minutes. Flights from New Delhi depart on all days except Wednesday and Sunday. Flights are available from Mumbai only on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Detailed route from Poland to Ukraine in this article.

India – Slovakia

There is no direct flight from India to Slovakia. You can fly to Bratislava and Kosice only with transfers. You can get to the Slovak capital from Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and other cities. Ticket price starts at $250. Travel time is about 20-30 hours. The transfer is carried out at Milan airport.

However, it will be most convenient to come to the Slovak city of Košice. There are flights from Coimbatore, Mumbai and New Delhi. Travel time from 13 hours, ticket price from 250 dollars. There are two transfers - in Munich and Vienna.
From Kosice you can reach Chopa and Mukachevo. More details in this article.

India – Hungary

You can fly to Debrecen, the Hungarian airport closest to the Ukrainian border, from Mumbai to New Delhi only with a transfer, most often in the UAE and Rome. Ticket price starts at $200. Travel time is about 30 hours.

There are also connecting flights to Budapest, but from almost all major cities in India. Travel time from 14 hours, ticket price from 250 dollars.
There is a direct train from Budapest to Kyiv. Detailed route from Hungary to Ukraine by link.

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

Rules of entry for citizens of India to Ukraine in 2024

To enter Ukraine, citizens of India 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 India in Ukraine:

- Address: 01901, Kyiv, str. M. Berlinsky, 20-B;

- Telephone: (+38 044) 468-66-61, (+38 044) 468-62-19, (+38044) 468-70-32;

- Working hours: from 09:00 to 17:30 (Mon-Fri);

- E-mail: [email protected];

- Website: http://www.eoiukraine.gov.in/.

● 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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