Travel Information

American citizens travelling to Ukraine

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Ukraine can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Ukraine

⚡ Above average wifi
bad air quality
❄️ cold weather
non-schengen
🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
👯‍♂️ good for parties

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Ukraine from United States usually are around 454.00 USD. Ryanair is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Ukraine International, and wizzair

. Popular domestic airlines are

Ukraine International, and WizzAir

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Vodafone, Lifecell, and Kyivstar

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is UAH.

1 USD = 25.227000 UAH

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $2.83 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Ukraine. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

90 days within any 180-day period:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Ukraine. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. From 16 March, all foreigners are banned from entering Ukraine unless you hold a residence permit. From 17 March, all flights, trains and buses to and from Ukraine are suspended. Schools, universities, cinemas, theatres, museums and entertainment centres have been closed and mass gatherings banned. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Ukraine.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Ukraine. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (4.99 / 5)
Safety (3.29 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$29.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$2.83 USD

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Popular Cities in Ukraine

Dnipro

Ivano-Frankivsk

Kharkiv

Kiev

Krivoy-Rog

Lviv

Odessa

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