Ukraine Travel Guide

Ukraine — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes/1	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes

Passport valid for at least one month beyond return date required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Notes

(a) Ukrainian visas are not valid in the Russian Federation, and Russian Federation visas are not valid in Ukraine. (b) As a general rule, visitors requiring visas should apply before traveling.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for a maximum stay of 90 days, except:
1. nationals of Australia;

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa Note

Children under 16 are not required to complete a visa application form if traveling on parents' passport.

Transit

Visitors requiring a visa that are merely passing through Ukraine can apply for a transit visa that allows a five-day stay in the country. Documentary proof, such as a visa for another country or a one-way ticket is required.

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist: £20 (single-entry); £35 (double-entry); Business/Private: £20 (single-entry); £40 (double-entry); £110 (multiple-entry). Student: £10 (single-entry). Transit: £10 (double-entry); £50 (multiple-entry). US nationals: £63 (single-entry); £69 (double-entry); £104 (multiple-entry).
Note: A handling charge of £20 is also required from the embassy for each application.

Validity

Single-entry: Valid for stays of up to 90 days within six months after first trip to Ukraine; Double-entry/Multiple-entry: Six to 12 months; Transit: Five days for each entry.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working Days Required

Ten working days, three if applied in person or by courier. Consulates may consider granting visas on the same or next day for double the normal fee.

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Ukraine are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Travelers should be aware of petty crime, particularly in crowded areas, tourist spots and on public transport. There have been some reports of racially motivated attacks towards travelers of Asian or Afro-Caribbean descent, and travelers belonging to religious minorities.

As of November 2010, Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines remains on the European Commission's list of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban or restrictions within the European Union. Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines, Ukraine Cargo Airways and Volare were previously on the list, but have been removed in the latest release.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

The health service does, in theory, provide free medical treatment for all citizens and travelers who become ill. However, as in most parts of the former Soviet Union, health care is a serious problem. For minor difficulties, visitors are advised to ask the management at their hotels for help. For major problems, visitors are well advised to seek help outside the country. The UK and Ukraine have a bilateral agreement on emergency medical treatment, so UK travelers should not need to pay an insurance levy on arrival. Travel insurance is strongly recommended however. It is advisable to take a supply of those medicines that are likely to be required (but check first that they may be legally imported) as medicines can prove difficult to obtain. Travelers are advised to contact their embassy, in the first instance, for advice on where to get medical help.