First of all, remember about documents and visas. Crossing the border of Ukraine is carried out with an international passport. An ID card does not give a right to entry (except for citizens of Turkey and Georgia). Regarding visas, you can check whether visa relaxations are in effect between your country and Ukraine on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

What additional documents are required to enter Ukraine for citizens traveling under the visa-free regime?

Foreigners and stateless persons crossing the border under the visa-free regime enter Ukraine under the following conditions:

• presence of a valid passport document;

• absence of a decision of Ukraine's authorized state body to prohibit entry into Ukraine;

• availability of medical insurance with mandatory COVID 19 coverage;

• confirmation of the purpose of the planned stay;

• availability of sufficient financial support for the period of the planned stay and for returning to the country of origin or transit to a third country.

Purpose of entry

The simplest and most effective way to justify a visit purpose is a notarized invitation from citizens of Ukraine - relatives, acquaintances, friends, etc.

In the absence of an invitation, the purpose of the visit can be justified by:

• hotel reservations, apartment rental contracts;

• tourist vouchers;

• invitations/tickets to seminars, exhibitions, fairs;

• documents about 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 traveling in transit to a third country).

When obtaining visas at the consulates of third countries (for example, the US) on the territory of Ukraine, the purpose of the visit is confirmed by an appropriate document (for example, a completed questionnaire, or an appointment at the Consulate).

How much money do you need to have when entering Ukraine?

Foreigners are allowed to enter and stay on the territory of Ukraine if they have sufficient funds or the possibility to obtain these funds in a legal way (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 884 dated 04.12.2013). The verification of financial support is carried out by authorized officials of the State Border Service on a selective basis, i.e. there is always the possibility that you will not have to prove your solvency.

The amount of money required for living in Ukraine is calculated according to the formula: SFS = ((20 × SM) ÷ 30) × (ND + 5), where

SFS - sufficient financial support

SM - subsistence minimum per person per month

ND - the number of days spent in Ukraine

According to the methodology for calculating the minimum amount that a foreigner must have to visit Ukraine, the amount of the subsistence minimum established on the day of entry into the country is used for calculation. From December 1, 2021, the subsistence minimum per person per month is UAH 2,393.

Holders of a residence permit in Ukraine, minor children, diplomats, refugees, as well as tourists on a cruise are exempt from financial verification. For other categories of citizens, in order to confirm the availability of sufficient financial support, it is enough to present:

• cash in hryvnia or other convertible foreign currency;

• bank cards, statements, and checks from ATMs;

• guarantee letter of the host party on undertaking to pay all expenses of the foreigner related to the stay in Ukraine and departure from Ukraine;

• confirmation of reservation or payment of accommodation and meals;

• contract for tourist services (voucher, voucher);

• travel ticket for returning to the country of permanent residence or to a third country with a fixed date.

NOTE

Foreigners and stateless persons have the right to enter and legally stay in Ukraine if they have a temporary or permanent residence permit that has expired or is subject to exchange after 24 February 2022.

This rule will be valid during martial law and for 30 days after its termination or cancellation.

Note: The new rules do not apply to citizens of the Russian Federation. In the absence of a valid document, Russians must apply for a visa to Ukraine.

We remind you that foreigners who have a permanent or temporary residence permit in Ukraine can add this document to their smartphone.

Watch the video instruction on how to add a residence permit to the Diia mobile application.