Immigration

The immigration process at Kiev’s Boryspil Airport is now relatively fast and efficient. The slow queues and awkward questions of the past are no longer par for the course. Most officials speak a little English.

Travelers may be asked to prove they have health insurance and if not, will have to purchase a cheap Ukrainian policy (around $10 for 30 days). Citizens of the UK, and other countries with reciprocal health agreements with the Ukraine, will never be asked.

Visas for Ukraine

Recent legislation means that citizens of many countries no longer have to endure the arduous process of applying for a Ukrainian visa if their stay in Ukraine is less than 90 days. Countries included are all members of the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Vatican, Monaco, Iceland, Norway and San Marino.

Reader Comments / Additional Information

Abid
i want to study in ukraine can i allow to work during my study
M. Beddie
I have been to Ukraine 3 times in the last 7 months and found no problems with immigration or customs. Same when leaving.
B Jones
As a regular traveller to the Ukraine I have had no problems at all. It is a lot less officious than the UK.
Editor
In 2007 the government restricted non-visa stays for residents of the European Union etc. to 90 days within a 180 day period. However the Kyiv Post reported on 13/3/08 that this rule is not being enforced and foreign 'residents' of Kiev nearing the 90-day limit are leaving Ukraine for a few hours and re-entering with no problems (aka border runs).

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