To enter Ukraine, Russians need to apply for a visa. Ukrainian visas can be issued through VFS Global centers in 8 cities of the Russian Federation: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kaliningrad, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara. Russian citizens residing in third countries can also apply for a visa at Ukrainian diplomatic missions in these countries.

Please note that a Ukrainian visa does not guarantee free entry to Ukraine. The final decision on border crossing will be made by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

Also, when planning your trip, please note that all checkpoints between Ukraine and Russia are closed.

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.