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Entry regulations for citizens of Ukraine

I am returning to Ukraine from abroad, what should I do?

We have simulated possible situations. We have presented possible cases. Please see the options below.
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine), fully vaccinated with 2 doses of the WHO approved vaccine for emergency use - Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac); or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine - I have a document about the full course of vaccination

Entry into the country is completely free - no tests and self-isolation
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, vaccinated with 1 dose of vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use: Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm, CoronaVac (Sinovac)

If you have an indication of receiving of 1 dose of the vaccine - certificate 063-О or "yellow" certificate in mobile application «Diia», entry into the country is absolutely free - without tests and self-isolation. If there is no such certificate, when entering the country, you must install the application “Vdoma”. You agree to begin self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application “Vdoma”. Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses of a vaccine that is not on this list: Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac), but I have a vaccination certificate

When entering the country, you must install the application "Vdoma". You agree to begin self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the Vdoma application. Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, not vaccinated, but I have a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border

Citizens of Ukraine do not need a negative test result to return to the country. But when entering the country, you need to install the application "Vdoma". You agree to begin self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity either to undergo PCR testing or to do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation is not applied. If within 72 hours from the moment of crossing the border, a negative test result was not received, you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated during authorization in the application "Vdoma". Self-isolation can be terminated early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test.
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, not vaccinated, I am coming from Russia (and have spent more than 7 days there in the last 14 days)

When entering the country, you need to install the application “Vdoma” and go to self-isolation for a period of 14 days. You do not have the opportunity to take a test in Ukraine in order to avoid or shorten the period of self-isolation.
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine) from 12 to 18 years old, not vaccinated

Entry into the country is completely free - no insurance, no tests, no self-isolation.
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine) up to 12 full years, not vaccinated

Entry into the country is completely free - no insurance, no tests, no self-isolation.
I am Ukrainian (I have a permanent residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old I am returning to Ukraine from the temporarily occupied territories or the Autonomous Republic of Crimea

• If you are vaccinated with 2 doses of WHO approved emergency vaccine - Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac); or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine; or you have a document that confirms the receipt of 1 dose of vaccine (certificate 063-О) - to enter the country you need only have a vaccination certificate or certificate 063-О.

• If you do not have a vaccination certificate or a 063-O certificate, you can take an express antigen test for free directly at the checkpoint. If the result is negative, entry is free, if the result is positive, you must isolate yourself for 10 days in the place specified during authorization in the application “Vdoma”.
I do not have the ability / desire to install the application “Vdoma”

In case of impossibility or refusal to install the mobile application “Vdoma”, a Ukrainian from 18 years old is subject to observation

Insurance policy
- Do I need to buy an insurance policy for children?
  
  Yes, if the child has foreign citizenship, regardless of age, they need to have an insurance policy for the entire period of their stay in Ukraine.
- If I have a residence permit in Ukraine, am I allowed not to buy an insurance policy?
  
  Citizens with only a permanent residence permit may not apply for an insurance policy.
- I am a foreign citizen, can I buy a policy already in Ukraine?
  
  No, the insurance policy must be presented at the border control.
- What should I do if I entered incorrect data when applying for an insurance policy?
  
  You can always contact the portal's hotline, and we will promptly make the necessary changes to the insurance policy.
- I applied for insurance, but haven’t received the code. What to do?
  
  In this case, we advise you to reload the page, clear the cache, change the language on the page, or use another browser.
- What should I do if I haven’t received the policy to the specified mail for more than 30 minutes?
  
  Please, contact the hotline and provide the data specified when applying for the insurance.
- I cannot pay for the insurance, what should I do?
  
  If your payment fails, we recommend contacting your bank, they often do not trust payment systems. You need to confirm that it is you who are doing the transaction.
- Who can buy insurance?
  
  Insurance is provided for foreigners (non-residents of Ukraine) and citizens of Ukraine, including adults and children, without age restrictions.
- Where can I read the terms and conditions of my coronavirus insurance contract?
  
  You can read about the terms of the insurance contract on our website in the section of the insurance policy registration.
- Do I need to print an electronic policy?
  
  The electronic insurance policy does not need to be printed. It is enough to save it to your gadget in order to always have access to the document and present it to the border control representatives.
- What if I have purchased a policy but my trip is canceled?
  
  Please inform the hotline of the portal about the reasons for the trip cancellation, and we will gladly reschedule your dates.

About Us

WelcomeUkraine.Today is an information portal for visitors to Ukraine and Ukrainians planning to travel abroad.

The portal contains necessary and relevant information about:

Rules of crossing the borders of Ukraine by foreigners;
Rules of entry and transit of Ukrainians in the countries of the world;
Visa formalities;
Rules of observation / self-isolation;
Rules of conduct in the airport;
Rules of stay in cities, hotels, public places, catering establishments, etc;
Assistance in installing and using the "Vdoma" mobile app;
Contact information of Ukrainian embassies, consular services and representative offices abroad.

There is a twenty-four-hour hotline for foreigners and Ukrainians, who need clarification of this information or operational assistance in resolving issues or misunderstandings related to crossing the Ukrainian border.

On this page you can arrange medical insurance from leading insurance companies of Ukraine.

We offer the policy for entrance for 3 days and more, which covers complete treatment and supervision in case of COVID-19, and also the policy for travelling abroad with minimum term of 2 days. The completed insurance policy will be sent to the specified email address within 10 minutes.

All information on the resource is updated daily and is available in several languages. For foreigners' convenience, the list of languages is regularly updated.

Portal was developed by the Ukrainian company Welcome Ukraine for entering Ukraine with safe and comfortable border crossing.

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How Enter Ukraine: Health Insurance and Other Tips

18.02.2022 в 17:40

Many experienced travelers from overseas are planning to visit Ukraine today. A real tourist magnet, a new bright spot on Europe and the world’s travel map – ancient, beautiful and rich in nature. Our country is famous for its diverse landscape, bright ethnic traditions and legacy, golden Olympic medalists and Hollywood movie stars of Ukrainian origin such as David Duchovny or Milla Jovovich. Ukrainians are very friendly and many foreigners say that local women are incredibly beautiful and stylish. The state is also a site of a terrible nuclear disaster, however today Chernobyl and its suburbs are turned into a travel destination which is extremely popular among international guests.

That’s why many foreigners consider now flying to Ukraine. According to Google analytics, such requests as enter to Ukraine, health insurance for Ukraine visa, visit Ukraine today insurance etc. are very popular and more and more people want to visit Ukraine now.

In addition, it is the largest country in Europe and very safe to visit despite some military actions on the eastern border with Russia. If you are looking for information concerning rules of entry to Ukraine, any restrictions in Ukraine, read this article to learn how to travel to Kiev and the rest of the country.

How to come?

Ukraine has inexpensive and convenient travelling connections to many countries. It’s really easy to come by plane, train, bus or ship and in these terms there is no Ukraine travel restriction. The number of operating airports is about 20; the major one is in Kyiv (Boryspil) and other big cities such as Lviv, Odesa or Kharkiv – they accept flights from all over the world.

With a very developed railway system, trains are very popular here and connect most big cities and many small towns/villages in the country. There are international trains that envisage connection with Poland, Austria, Belarus, Russia and many more. Another good option for crossing the border is buses. They are especially popular in the west connecting Ukraine and the rest of Europe.

What do I need to travel to Ukraine?

To enter Ukraine you need to show some documents to the border service. Foreigners in Ukraine, at the border, must have:

Passport.
Visa. Travelers from certain countries need it. You can apply for one through Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In case you plan to visit Crimea (Ukraine’s territory which is temporarily annexed by Russia) you may need additional documentation.
Certificates proving your Covid-19 status.
Health insurance for Ukraine covering Covid-19.

Before planning your trip, make sure that a state department of Ukraine hasn’t issued a paper prohibiting entry or exit from Ukraine – in case you suspect such possibilities. Check any Ukraine travel restrictions in advance.

Ukraine and COVID-19

Ukraine successfully combats pandemic and has all the facilities to effectively cure coronavirus diseases. By now, about 40% of the adult population has been vaccinated by world approved vaccines. On the other hand, the state demands travel insurance that covers Covid-19 treatment and other health complications that can happen during the trip.

Foreign nationals should have one of the following documents:

• a certificate of vaccination by WHO approved vaccines;

• a negative RAT (antigen test) valid 72 hours;

• a negative PCR test valid 72 hours.

Children under 12 have the right to enter Ukraine without the above documents.

What is travel insurance?

This is a mandatory document that guarantees medical assistance in Ukraine. You may plan your trip with a cultural purpose, business prospects or just a desire to have fun and meet new people in the new place. While packing your luggage, consider buying health insurance.

Why is this insurance in Ukraine very important? Being at home you hope that you will have a wonderful trip. Nobody expects health complications and serious problems. In general, people associate trips and journeys with something very captivating and pleasant. But if something happens, thanks to trip health insurance you will have guaranteed medical support overseas. Ukraine health insurance helps compensate for all your spending for medicines and hospital and receive coordination of all medical issues from the local assistance. Ukraine travel insurance is a powerful protection not only of your health but also your finances because this policy covers doctors’ consultations & treatment in our country, which is extremely important given coronavirus disease.

Looking for adventures and nice holidays? Learn all the tips and check the point that Ukrainian travel insurance must be bought from a company that has a representative office in Ukraine.

Buy online!

Hopefully nowadays we may resolve many issues without leaving our apartments and homes. Internet helps as with many things: mapping a route, booking tickets or hotels. Of course, you may buy Ukraine insurance online. This quick and effective method is highly prized by many future visitors. The procedure is simple: just study the questionnaire and fill it out with the help of a support line/chat if needed. There are several options for amount of compensation, number of days and other tips and you may choose it.

So planning to visit Kiev Ukraine, find the respective companies who provide insurance services, select the Ukrainian travel insurance point, read the conditions, and don’t forget to COVID coverage. This is an obligatory provision in the list of Ukraine entry rules. Buy travel health insurance Ukraine to travel to Ukraine. It’s better to print this document in order to show it at the state border.

Visit Ukraine now!

Hope you’re awaiting your first or just another meeting with wonderful Ukraine and have already booked a table in the restaurant to enjoy your favorite borshch - thick red beet & cabbage soup with beans, meat and cream or varenyky – tasty dumplings with cheese, cherry or potato. Planning Ukraine travelling is a superb choice for both freshmen and experienced tourists. Our country is very friendly and very safe for visitors from overseas. All you may face – probably petty theft and extreme weather, but life is life as they say. Just be careful, think over some important things in advance, including Ukraine arrival rules, and you will surely enjoy this rich land, its authentic traditions and a lot of natural wonders.

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