This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.
At a Glance
Travel Restrictions
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Ukraine without negative PCR test.
Allowed Vaccines:
Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac)
Tourist Entry: Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test is required for some countries.
Quarantine Required: Depends
Quarantine Details: Self-solation required for some travelers.
Local Restrictions
Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational with restrictions
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
Detailed Travel Advisory
Published 05.12.2021
1. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe for more than 7 days are not allowed to enter.
– This does not apply to:
– nationals and residents of Ukraine;
– spouses and children of nationals of Ukraine;
– passengers with a diplomatic passport.
1. Passengers must have:
– a negative COVID-19 antigen rapid test or a PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival; or
– a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm or Sinovac; or
– a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they received one dose of AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm or Sinovac; or
– a COVID-19 recovery certificate.
– This does not apply to:
– nationals of Ukraine;
– passengers younger than 12 years;
– passengers with a diplomatic passport;
– merchant seamen;
– NATO military personnel;
– passengers departing within 48 hours. They must hold proof confirming that they are leaving the country.
2. Passengers must have insurance to cover medical expenses in Ukraine.
– This does not apply to:
– nationals of Ukraine;
– passengers with a diplomatic passport;
– merchant seamen;
– NATO military personnel.
3. Passengers arriving from or who have transited through India or Russian Fed. are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
– This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm or Sinovac.
4. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe for more than 7 days are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
5. Nationals and residents of Ukraine with a COVID-19 positive result are subject to quarantine.
6. Passengers must install the Vdoma application on their personal device.
– This does not apply to:
– nationals of Ukraine;
– passengers younger than 18 years;
– passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm or Sinovac;
– passengers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival;
– passengers with a COVID-19 recovery certificate.
Detailed Tourist Information
Ukraine has re-opened its borders and international travel is allowed.
Ukraine is under an adaptive quarantine until December 31, 2021.
All foreigners, regardless of age and country of arrival to enter Ukraine must have an insurance policy (certificate) issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine or a foreign insurance company with a representative office in Ukraine or a contractual relationship with the insurance company-partner on the territory of Ukraine (assistance), which covers the costs associated with the treatment of COVID-19, observation, and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine. And also have one of these documents:
• document confirming receipt of a full course of vaccination with vaccines against COVID-19
• foreign COVID certificate confirming vaccination against COVID-19
• negative result of the rapid test for coronavirus antigen SARS-CoV-2 (RAT, Ag), made no more than 72 hours before entry; or
• negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before entry.
Lockdown Details
Ukraine is under an adaptive quarantine until December 31, 2021.
Stores, pharmacies, petrol stations and banks
-Operation is restored. Visitors are to wear masks at all times on the premises.
Public transport
-All passengers are to wear masks. The number of passengers in the transport vehicle is to be equal to the number of sitting places.
Cafes
-Only the outdoor terraces are allowed to be opened. The decision on the opening and closing of cafes adopts by local authorities. That is why rules of visiting vary from region to region.
Events
-The government allowed excursions for groups up to 50 people, as well as indoor religious events, provided 1 person per 5 sq m and visitors maintained a distance of 1.5 meters.
Sources
https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Data Source: covidcontrols.co
