ENTRY OF FOREIGNERS INTO UKRAINE
Entry of foreigners into Ukraine – currently, the entry of foreigners and stateless persons is permitted only through land border crossing points on the borders with Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS TO UKRAINE
- possession of a valid passport document by the foreigner
- absence of decisions by competent authorities banning the foreigner from entering Ukraine
- possession of the appropriate type of Ukrainian visa by the foreigner, unless otherwise provided by Ukrainian legislation
- documentary confirmation of the purpose of the trip to Ukraine
- possession of sufficient financial means for the entire planned duration of the stay in Ukraine and for the return to the country of origin
DOCUMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO UKRAINE
- foreigner’s passport
- ukrainian visa (for citizens of countries subject to visa requirements)
- document confirming the purpose of the visit (for citizens of visa-free countries)
- insurance policy with coverage of at least €30,000
- documents confirming the foreigner’s financial means
CROSSING THE UKRAINIAN BORDER
- exclusively via land border crossings
- only by land-based modes of transport (rail, bus, or road vehicle)
VISA-FREE ENTRY INTO UKRAINE
- crossing the Ukrainian border by a foreigner based on a document stating the purpose of the visit
- staying in Ukraine for up to 90 days within a 180-day period
- adherence to the time limits for legal stay in Ukraine and timely departure
ENTRY INTO UKRAINE WITH A VISA
- crossing the Ukrainian border by a foreign national on the basis of a visa
- staying in Ukraine on this type of visa for up to 90 days
- with a Type D visa: application for a temporary residence permit no later than 15 working days (21–25 calendar days) before the visa expires
CONSULTATION ON ENTRY INTO UKRAINE
- consultations on entry rules for foreign nationals
- consultations on resolving document discrepancies and violations
- lifting of entry bans for Ukraine
- appealing a denial of entry into Ukraine
QUESTIONS REGARDING ENTRY INTO UKRAINE
During martial law, foreigners may enter Ukraine provided they possess the necessary entry documents and—for citizens of countries subject to visa requirements—the appropriate type of visa.
To enter Ukraine, foreigners require medical insurance with coverage of €30,000; if entering by private vehicle, an international "Green Card" insurance policy is also required.
Documentary proof of the purpose of the visit depends on the Ukrainian inviting party (private, business, tourist, or medical invitation).
Key factors include possessing the appropriate type of Ukrainian visa, as well as a transit visa for Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, or Poland—for citizens whose nationality requires a visa for those countries.
A foreign national applies for a transit visa for Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, or Poland after obtaining a Ukrainian visa, which serves as the basis for the transit.