🇺🇦Ukraine Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Ukraine?
It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 82 enter Ukraine visa-free, 44 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 71 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
82
nationalities
E-visa
44
nationalities
Consular visa
71
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Ukraine tourist e-visa
Ukraine publishes an online tourist visa. Eligibility depends on your nationality, check your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
Ukraine eVisa
20-60 USDStay: 30 daysProcessing: 1-3 business days
Transit visa for Ukraine
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
- Fee:
- 65 USD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (mfa.gov.ua), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Ukraine visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Ukraine applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Ukraine visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Ukraine publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Ukraine eVisa | Short stay | 30 days | 20-60 USD | 1-3 business days | Portal | |
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 65 USD | 10 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year | 65 USD | 10 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 65 USD | 10 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 1 year | 65 USD | 15 business days | Portal | |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 65 USD | 10 business days | Portal |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Kyiv
Population
39,300,000
Currency
Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH ₴)
Languages
Ukrainian, Russian
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+380
Timezone
Europe/Kiev
Area
603,548 km²
Government
Semi-presidential republic
National day
August 24 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ua
About
Ukraine is the second-largest country in continental Europe, located in Eastern Europe. It has been facing an ongoing armed conflict with Russia since 2022, impacting its security and economy. Despite this, the economy demonstrates resilience with projected GDP growth.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Stay vigilant in urban areas
Terrorism(High)
- Follow official security alerts
- Avoid gatherings
Transport
- Use official public transportation
- Check alerts before traveling
Natural risks(Low, but flooding possible in some regions)
- Follow weather forecasts
Health(System under pressure due to the war, but operational)
- Standard vaccines recommended
- International health insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Download the air alert app
- Have an evacuation plan
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Kyiv · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Ukraine?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Ukraine across 197 nationalities: 82 visa-free, 44 with an e-visa, 71 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Ukraine visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 20 USD (Ukraine eVisa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Ukraine?▾
Ukraine issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Ukraine?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Very high due to the ongoing armed conflict with Russia, especially in border and eastern regions.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Ukraine?▾
The official currency is Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH ₴). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Ukraine?▾
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv. The main spoken languages are: Ukrainian, Russian.
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