Questions tagged [ukraine]
A country in Eastern Europe, on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, bordered by Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova.
135
questions
24
votes
6
answers
11k
views
Travel in western Ukraine: how safe / unsafe is it?
For many years I've wanted to do some hiking or mountain biking in the mountains of western Ukraine (Zakarpatska Oblast - the safest one at the moment). First, the Covid-19 pandemic threw wrench into ...
CommunityBot
- 1
0
votes
2
answers
164
views
5 hours transit at KBP airport (Ukraine), do I need a visa?
I'll travel from Minsk to Dubai by through KBP airport (Ukraine) and will change plane within 5 hours transit (I'm not going to leave the transit zone), Do I need a visa in this case? I am Iraqi with ...
- 129
4
votes
2
answers
187
views
Transit Visa for Ukraine
I am traveling to Yerevan-Armenia from London with my daughter with a Refugee Travel Document issued by the UK. We have a few hours stay in Boryspil airport in Kyiv.
Do we need an airport transit visa?...
- 129
3
votes
2
answers
168
views
Best way to get to city center from Kyiv Boryspil Airport (KBP)
What is the best way from Kyiv-Boryspil International Airport to the city center? Is there any public transport available?
- 51
3
votes
1
answer
261
views
Official COVID vaccination documentation from the USA
I'll be traveling to Ukraine next week. One of the requirements for traveling to Ukraine are
negative result of PCR test for COVID-19 (validity 72 hours); or
a document confirming the receipt of a ...
- 37.3k
33
votes
8
answers
24k
views
What is the main spoken language in Kiev: Ukrainian or Russian?
I'm aware that there are both native Ukrainian and Russian speakers among Ukrainians, with the west being more Ukrainian-speaking and the east/south more Russian-speaking.
What about Kiev today? I ...
- 80.5k
7
votes
2
answers
404
views
Concrete building in Kharkiv
I was walking yesterday and stumbled upon this windowless construction:
As opposed to the view below, the side is now covered and has a huge sliding door on the second floor:
Does anyone know what ...
- 1,002
8
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Is a transit visa needed to transfer in Boryspil airport?
My wife, a Chinese citizen living in the United Kingdom under a spousal visa, will be travelling from London to Beijing next summer. She has a layover at Boryspil Airport for a little over 4 hours.
...
- 559
0
votes
1
answer
115
views
What do I need to have to travel from Estonia to Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There was a requirement to have a negative COVID-19 test if you visit Latvia from Estonia in January 2021.
I haven't check what is the current situation is.
P.S. useful links always welcome.
- 1,882
16
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Why do restaurants and cafes in Ukraine make a transaction on each food separately?
I'm now in Kiev and found that some restaurants and cafes make a transaction on each plate separately.
For example, yesterday I ordered a slice of Napoleon cake and a cup of hot chocolate. When I ...
CommunityBot
- 1
9
votes
2
answers
724
views
Crossing the Black Sea (Ukraine to Georgia) by boat - risk of being boarded in a private vessel?
I am planning to go from Ukraine to Georgia crossing the Black Sea, not by a ferry but using a private boat.
I would like to know if some people have experienced crossing Black Sea, and if it is ...
- 191
2
votes
1
answer
320
views
Travelling within and outside of Schengen with Italian Ricevuta + biometric passport (visa free) [duplicate]
I am a Ukrainian citizen who is studying in Italy. Several weeks ago I have applied for renewal of my permesso di soggiorno, so at the moment I have expired permesso di soggiorno and new ricevuta di ...
CommunityBot
- 1
6
votes
2
answers
534
views
Transportation between Russia and Ukraine
I'll be in Voronezh this autumn and want to go to Ukraine (Kirovograd) to see some of my family and then fly out again from Moscow.
What is the transport situation right now between Russia and ...
8
votes
1
answer
390
views
How exactly 14 days of mandatory quarantine after visiting "red zone" country look like?
I live & work in France (titre de sejour aka residence permit), and going to visit Ukraine some time soon (I'm Ukrainian). While there won't be any issues with entering Ukraine (because of ...
- 14.6k
6
votes
3
answers
381
views
Ride hailing options in Crimea as of summer 2020
It seems that Yandex.Taxi does not have coverage for Crimea, and I doubt Uber or Gett cover it given the complex legal situation involved.
However, people have to get around. What are available ...
- 11.4k
3
votes
1
answer
413
views
Transiting Ukrainian border rail station without papers for Ukraine
I'm going from Cierna nad Tisou (Slovakia) to Budapest (Hungary) via the Ukrainian dual-border station of Chop, but cannot enter Ukraine.
The train reaches Chop at 12:00, and my connecting train, for ...
- 73.8k
0
votes
1
answer
205
views
Visiting Ukraine and Russia
If I visit Kiev in Ukraine am I allowed to visit Russia at a later date? I would be travelling with a uk passport.
- 1
4
votes
2
answers
798
views
Can I travel to Belarus or Ukraine with a valid Russian visa?
Can I travel to Belarus or Ukraine with a valid Russian tourist visa?.
I'm a Syrian citizen.
- 53.3k
15
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Is there native cuisine that is typical for Western Ukraine/Galicia, but not for the rest of Ukraine?
I am traveling to Lviv soon and would like to taste some local dishes. Specifically, I'd be interested in trying cuisine that is typical for Western Ukraine, rather than the country as a whole. Since ...
- 1,946
18
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Overstaying Ukrainian visa due to Coronavirus
I am in Ukraine, where public transportation has been stopped (including flights), and people are not allowed to move from province to province. My visa expires soon, and it looks like public ...
- 10.5k
1
vote
4
answers
69
views
Kamjanez-Podilsky to Lwiw?
On 12th of February in the later afternoon I would like to travel from Kamjanez-Podilsky to Lwiw as I need to catch a plane in the morning.
I would like to go by train, but that's not an option. The ...
- 403
2
votes
0
answers
143
views
Which non-state authorities can issue car license plates? [closed]
In Uzhhorod, Ukraine, I saw cars with unusual car license plates, not assigned to Ukraine or other country, but probably to the OBSE organisation.
Which other organisations can issue their own ...
- 675
3
votes
2
answers
283
views
Can I bring personal computer from UK to Ukraine for personal use?
I will be travelling to Ukraine for a 1-2 months and I am wondering if I could bring my personal computer with me (for personal use of course), or is this prohibited?
- 121
1
vote
1
answer
95
views
Traveling outside Italy with permesso di suggorno
I am Iranian student in Rome and I have the permesso di suggorno. I want to know if I can travel to Ukrain with my permesso di suggorno or not?
- 27.6k
3
votes
1
answer
128
views
Cheap two-way flight from Ukraine to Japan [closed]
I want to visit Japan in April (supposedly from 11.04 to 25.04). All tickets from Ukraine cost more than $900, which is a lot for me. I would like to find tickets at least a little cheaper, including ...
- 1,882
4
votes
1
answer
167
views
Does Italian citizens need a passport for a stopover in Kyiv, Ukraine?
I should go to Vilnius from Rome in December, and the best option is the one with a stopover in Kyiv.
I have never had a passport, as I have always traveled within EU and I could travel using my ID ...
- 1,882
4
votes
0
answers
104
views
I have received my visa to Ukraine. And I realised that one letter in my name was wrong
The employees at VFS Ukraine in Delhi have misspelled my name wrong. I had submitted all my details perfectly. And now I've received my visa through courier. It's supposed to be ROBINSON SAHAYAM ...
7
votes
1
answer
410
views
Entering Ukraine as a Ukrainian born, naturalised British citizen
I left Ukraine when I was 8, moved to the UK in 2005.
I was born in Ukraine but permanently reside in the UK, have British Citizenship and a British Passport.
Will I have any problems with going ...
- 381
4
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Do I need a transit visa for Ukraine for a layover of 22 hours?
I am an Indian passport holder travelling to Berlin (TXL) from New Delhi (DEL). I am going through Ukrainian International Airlines which has a layover of 22 hours in Kiev (IEV).
My question is, do ...
CommunityBot
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
158
views
Can I visit the UK and Ukraine on the same visa?
I am planning to visit the UK and Ukraine at the same time, is this possible with one visa or do I need multiple visas? If I take a Ukraine tourist visa which other countries can I visit?
- 55.9k
8
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Passing border in car not owned by me
I would like to cross Poland-Ukrainian border by car owned by my friend, but friend does not go with me. I travel from Poland to Ukraine and get back 10 days later. What kind of documents should I ...
CommunityBot
- 1
6
votes
1
answer
125
views
Does train 006K Ukrania from Kyiv to Moscow have a dining car?
I'm booked this evening on the train mentioned in the title. We were wondering whether there would be food or drinks available - I gather there would usually be tea from the attendant, but besides ...
- 10.7k
0
votes
1
answer
72
views
Transit visa for KBP Ukraine if I am travelling to London
Do I need transit visa for Ukraine, I am travelling from India to London via Kiev airport? I am an Indian passport holder.
- 1,882
2
votes
1
answer
32
views
Is a visa needed for a Thai national to visit Ukraine?
I’m visiting Ukraine from England for around two weeks in October for a training course and a bit of sightseeing when I’m there.
My Thai friend still living in Thailand would like to join me, can she ...
- 27.6k
10
votes
1
answer
473
views
Waiting times at Ukrainian land borders
I am soon travelling to Ukraine by car and will be entering from Slovakia or Hungary. I have read many stories about the notoriously long waiting times at the Ukrainian land borders. Waiting times of ...
- 51.7k
0
votes
1
answer
45
views
Query regarding status Temporary Residence card holder of Georgia
I am a India Passport holder with Temporary Residence card hold of Georgia.
So I would like to know if I want to visit Ukraine, Russia and Schengen countries then do I required VIsa for the entry into ...
- 27.6k
3
votes
1
answer
96
views
Ghana Passport renewal
I'm a Ghanaian student living in the Ukraine and my passport will expire in October this year, I will need to go to Russia and renew it since Ghana doesn't have embassy in Ukraine. Do I need a visa to ...
- 9,686
10
votes
4
answers
2k
views
Travelling outside the UK without a passport
I've read all of the relevant questions on here regarding travelling outside the UK without a passport.
As I understand, I, as a British Citizen after naturalisation, can travel to and stay in any ...
1
vote
0
answers
60
views
What do I need to have for 12 hours stopover with a small trip to Kiev city? [closed]
I'm planning to buy tickets with a 12-hour stop in Boryspil International Airport, Ukraine during which I want to visit Kiev. I have Russian foreigner passport and Finnish working permit. Do I need ...
- 21
2
votes
1
answer
259
views
Do I need a Ukraine visa as a permanent USA resident?
I am a permanent resident of USA. I am planning to visit Ukraine for tourism and I will stay for 17 days. Do I need a visa since I am a lawful permanent resident of USA?
CommunityBot
- 1
11
votes
1
answer
658
views
Entering Ukraine with someone else's car
I am planning to travel to Ukraine for a couple of weeks this summer by car, but the car is not registered in my name. I know from experience that other countries often have special regulations for ...
- 2,189
3
votes
1
answer
364
views
Deported from airport within 24 hours
I recently visited Ukraine having a tourism visa and with a tourism intention only, once arrived they refused my entry telling me that I don't have certain documents like local bus tickets, a tour ...
- 27.6k
2
votes
1
answer
78
views
Return travel from UK to non-EU country
I am a Ukrainian citizen, permanently living in the UK with indefinite leave to remain. The UK is my permanent place of residence and where I work. I have never owned an adult passport but wish to ...
- 125k
3
votes
0
answers
157
views
How soon can I travel back to Ukraine after the refusal on the basis of insufficient cash on me? [closed]
I have a student visa for Ukraine but was refused entry on the basis of I don't have enough physical cash on me to take care of myself and that I panicked at the end of my interview.
The immigration ...
- 3,703
3
votes
3
answers
864
views
US citizens traveling between Ukraine and Russia
My brother and I, American citizens, are planning an Eastern Europe trip where we fly into Saint Petersburg, journey through western Russia and parts of Ukraine, and fly back to America from either ...
CommunityBot
- 1
3
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Is there a Yelp equivalent in Ukraine?
I'm looking for a Yelp-like app in Ukraine (at least in Lviv and Kyiv). Since Yelp is not available in Ukraine, what do locals use to search for nearby restaurants and cafes?
If it is possible, I ...
- 1
8
votes
1
answer
517
views
Can you transfer from Ukraine International airlines to British Airways at Kiev-Boryspil without clearing immigration (only hand luggage)?
So I'm considering flying Tbilisi-Kiev-London (TBS-KBP-LHR), with the TBS-KBP leg flown by Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), and the KBP-LHR leg by British Airways (BA)
I will not be able to have ...
- 5,940
10
votes
2
answers
2k
views
How does the 90/180 visa rule work for Ukraine?
I'm going to Ukraine and I'm told by online sources regarding my citizenship in connection to visiting to Ukraine that I am entitled to stay visa-free 90 days "within a 180 day period". Does this mean ...
CommunityBot
- 1
3
votes
1
answer
410
views
Prohibited Parcel Items from the UK to Ukraine [closed]
I'm putting together a parcel for someone I know in Ukraine and I'm concerned that the contents will will be destroyed by customs if I ship these items.
I want to send:
Chocolate
Jelly Sweets
Shower ...
- 3,703
10
votes
2
answers
390
views
Ukraine bans entry for Russian men. Can I get the cost of my ticket refunded?
I hold Russian passport and was meant to travel to Ukraine for Christmas. However, their government banned all Russian men aged from 18 to 60 from entering the country. Am I eligible to get my tickets ...
CommunityBot
- 1