Visit World - German Citizens Traveling to Ukraine: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

Attention!

Starting from February 24, 2022, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Regime of Martial Law", martial law was introduced in Ukraine!

On February 28, 2022, the President of Ukraine issued Decree No. 82 "On Temporary Introduction of Visa-Free Regime", according to which, starting from March 1, 2022, a visa-free regime for entry into Ukraine for foreign nationals wishing to join the International Defense Legion of Ukraine was temporarily introduced for the period of martial law until the President of Ukraine makes a relevant decision.

In addition, in accordance with the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 132 dated March 14, 2022 "On Temporary Introduction of Visa-Free Regime", a visa-free regime for entry into Ukraine was introduced for the period of martial law until the President of Ukraine makes a relevant decision for foreign nationals who are employees of international medical or humanitarian organizations, foundations or programs, other organizations that arrive in Ukraine at the invitation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to provide humanitarian assistance to the population, except for citizens of the state of Ukraine.

First of all, remember about your documents and visa. Crossing the border of Ukraine is carried out with a foreign passport. An ID card does not give the right to enter (except for citizens of Turkey and Georgia).

The first step for foreigners wishing to visit Ukraine is to obtain an entry visa. You can check whether you need a visa to enter Ukraine on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

If you are a citizen of a country with which Ukraine does not have a visa-free regime, you will need to obtain a short-term visa (type C) to enter Ukraine. This visa is issued to foreigners whose stay does not exceed 90 days in the last 180 days. It can be issued for single, double, or multiple entries. A type C visa is most often issued for tourism, business travel, or private visits.

Where should I apply for a short-term C visa to enter Ukraine?

In order to apply for a visa to enter Ukraine, you must apply to an authorized body:

a foreign diplomatic mission of Ukraine;
Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine;
representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the territory of Ukraine.

You must apply to the authorized body for a visa no earlier than 3 months before the start of the planned trip.

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Electronic visa to Ukraine

Starting from 2019, citizens of some countries can obtain an electronic visa for travel to Ukraine, which is valid for 30 days and is designed for one entry only. If you are a citizen of a country from the list, you can obtain an E-visa through the online application system.

To do this, register on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. A foreigner must apply for an e-Visa no earlier than 3 months and no later than 10 working days before the start of the planned trip to Ukraine.

Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents. You will also need to pay a consular fee.

The visa application is processed within 9 business days. After reviewing the documents, you will receive an e-Visa with a QR code or a decision to refuse to issue an e-Visa (sent in pdf format) by e-mail.

A foreigner can enter Ukraine on the basis of an e-Visa at international border crossing points. The foreigner must present the printed e-Visa together with his/her passport when crossing the state border of Ukraine.

Important! The printed e-Visa must be kept during the entire period of stay in Ukraine. When leaving the territory of Ukraine, a foreigner is obliged to present the printed e-Visa together with his/her passport again.

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Documents required to obtain a visa to Ukraine

To obtain a visa to Ukraine, a foreigner must submit the following documents to the Ukrainian consulate:

1) Passport valid for at least 3 months after the planned trip to Ukraine;

2) Visa application form;

3) Health insurance with coverage of at least EUR 30,000, valid on the territory of Ukraine;

4) Evidence of financial support for the planned trip to Ukraine, such as bank statements or ATM receipts;

5) One 35 x 45 mm photo;

6) A document confirming payment of the visa fee;

7) A document confirming the purpose of the trip to Ukraine.

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The purpose of entry

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

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

hotel reservations, apartment lease agreements
travel vouchers;
invitations/tickets to seminars, exhibitions, fairs;
documents on treatment in medical institutions;
written confirmation of a meeting, conference, etc;
invitations from companies and organizations;
a visa or tickets to a third country (to justify the purpose of the trip "transit to a third country").

When obtaining visas at the consulates of third countries (e.g., the United States) in Ukraine, the purpose of the visit must be confirmed by an appropriate document (e.g., a completed application form, an appointment with the Consulate).

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Visa fee

The cost of a visa varies depending on:

1) Citizenship;

2) Age of the applicant.

1) Citizenship: the standard fee for processing a visa application in the normal mode is USD 65. The fee is doubled for processing an application in an urgent mode (130 USD). Visa fees for certain types of visas for applicants from certain countries may differ from the standard visa fee listed above based on the principle of reciprocity (if the visa fee for entry to such countries is high for Ukrainians, the Ukrainian government sets the same price for entry visas to Ukraine for citizens of such country).

2) By age: visas for minors are issued free of charge.

A foreigner can apply for a visa regardless of the previous period of stay in Ukraine: even in case of overstay, a visa can be issued. Please note that if a fine is imposed for violating the law, it must be paid before submitting a visa application.

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What additional documents do citizens traveling under the visa-free regime need to have to enter Ukraine?

Foreigners and stateless persons crossing the border under the visa-free regime enter Ukraine provided that

they have a valid passport document;
no decision of an authorized state body of Ukraine prohibiting entry into Ukraine is issued against them;
availability of health insurance;
confirmation of the purpose of the planned stay;
having sufficient financial security for the period of the planned stay and for returning to the state of origin or transit to a third state.

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

Entry and stay of foreigners on the territory of Ukraine is carried out if they have sufficient funds or the ability to legally obtain these funds (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 884 of 04.12.2013). Financial security checks are carried out by authorized officials of the State Border Guard Service on a selective basis, i.e. there is always a possibility that you will not have to prove your solvency.

The calculation of the amount of money necessary for living in Ukraine is carried out according to the formula: FO = ((20 × Pm) ÷ 30) × (Kd + 5), where

FO - sufficient financial security

Pm - subsistence minimum per person per month

Days - number of days spent in Ukraine

According to the methodology for calculating the minimum amount that a foreigner must have to visit Ukraine, the subsistence minimum established on the day of entry into the country is taken for calculation. Starting from December 1, 2021, the subsistence level for 1 person per month is UAH 2393.

Holders of a residence permit in Ukraine, minor children, diplomats, refugees, and cruise tourists are exempt from financial verification. Other categories of citizens need only present the following documents to confirm that they have sufficient financial security

cash in hryvnia or other convertible foreign currency;
bank cards, ATM statements and receipts;
a letter of guarantee from the host party undertaking to pay all expenses incurred by the foreigner in connection with his/her stay in Ukraine and travel abroad;
confirmation of booking or payment for accommodation and meals;
a contract for travel services (voucher, voucher);
a travel ticket for returning to the country of permanent residence or to a third country with a fixed date.

Transit passage of foreigners through the territory of Ukraine is allowed if they have a Type B transit visa, a visa of the country of destination, travel tickets, or other documents confirming the transit nature of the trip.

All categories of visas provided for by legislation are issued by foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine.

Foreigners entering Ukraine from countries with which the visa-free regime has not been concluded must apply for a visa.

To be imported into Ukraine, all animals must have:

Microchip for pets. Your pet must be chipped with a 15-digit unencrypted microchip that complies with the ISO 11784/11785 standard.
Vaccinations. Your dog or cat must have a valid rabies vaccination after chipping.
Health certificate. A licensed veterinarian must complete an EU medical certificate for Ukraine 10 days before travel. If your pet is traveling from the United States, the veterinarian must be accredited by the USDA and the health certificate must be certified by the state Department of Agriculture office. If you are traveling to Ukraine from another country, the forms must be certified by the state body responsible for the import and export of animals.

To learn more about the rules for importing your pets, follow the link: https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/ukraine.cfm

The fire department telephone number is 101.

You can call the police by dialing 102.

You can call an ambulance in Ukraine by dialing 103.

Emergency gas service - 104.

For information and advice on customs regulations of Ukraine, visit the official website of the State Customs Service: https://customs.gov.ua/en/informatsiia-dlia-gromadian

In Ukraine, there is right-hand road traffic and no toll for using roads.

It is allowed to drive at the following speed:

In the pedestrian (residential) zone - 20 km/h.
A maximum speed of 50 km/h is allowed in settlements (cities), and 90 km/h - outside of populated areas.
If a road outside the city is equipped with a dividing lane - 110 km/h.
A speed of 130 km/h is allowed on highways.

Road users must know and strictly follow the rules of the road. Drivers must have a driver's license and vehicle registration documents. Both the driver and front seat passenger must wear seat belts.

The law prohibits the transportation of children under the age of 12 without seat belts and a child seat. It is forbidden to transport children in the front seat without a child seat. Children over 12 must wear seat belts.

We would like to add that foreigners have the right to drive vehicles on the territory of Ukraine on the basis of an international driver's license. After registering in Ukraine, foreigners have the right to obtain a Ukrainian driver's license. Obtaining a second (Ukrainian) driver's license is carried out within 60 days, and for this it is necessary to obtain 083/о certificate and pass exams at the traffic police (without passing training at a driving school).

Please note that Turkish citizens who have moved to Ukraine for temporary or permanent residence can exchange their Turkish driving license for a Ukrainian one without passing theoretical and practical exams.

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