Travel to Ukraine

Brief info about Ukraine: location and climate,According to the Decree No. 1008/2005 and the
population and currency. Public announcement of theamendments to it introduced by the Decree No. 1175
visa free regime for the citizens of EU, Canada,2005 the US citizens do not need a visa to enter
Japan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and for the USUkraine if the period of their stay does not exceed
citizens.90 days.
In the heart of Europe is situated the second largestFor the US citizens who enter Ukraine with the
European country named Ukraine, the second largestpurpose of employment, permanent residency, study
of the continent after Russia, and one of the mostand work at the diplomatic missions of the United
populous in Europe.States in Ukraine or with any other purpose, if the
The geographical position of Ukraine is veryperiod of their stay in Ukraine is more than 90 days,
favourable: outlets to Black and Azov Seas, Crimeanvisas are required.
and Carpathian Mountains, many rivers and lakes,On introduction of the visa free regime for the
plains rich on productive black earth, forests and richcitizens of EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
in minerals regions.Please be informed that the President of Ukraine
Official language: Ukrainian.signed the Decree No. 1131/2005 "On the
Capital: Kiev.Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens EU,
The major cities: Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Lviv,Switzerland and Liechtenstein" on July 26, 2005.
Odessa, Kharkiv, Sevastopol.According to the mentioned Decree, starting
Independence: August, 24, 1991.September 1, 2005 visas are not required for the
Location: Central-Eastern Europe, part of thecitizens of EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein who
East-European plain. Have a look at the World map toenter Ukraine or transit through its territory for the
locate Ukraine.period of time of up to 90 days with a valid travel
Area: 603 700 km2.passport.
Climate: Moderately continental, except for SouthernFor the citizens of the above-mentioned countries
Crimea, where the climate is subtropical, of thewho enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment,
Mediterranean type. The Carpathian climate is alsopermanent residency, family reunion, study and work
mild, with warm winter and rainy summer. Averageat the diplomatic missions of these countries in
winter temperature is from -8° to -12° C (fromUkraine or with any other purpose if they are going
+17.6° F to +3° F). In the Southern regionsto stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are
average winter temperature is 0° C (+32° F).required.
Average summer temperature is from +18° toOn introduction of the visa free regime for the
+25° C (from +64.4° F to +77° F), althoughcitizens of Canada.
maximum temperature can be more than +35° CPlease be informed that the President of Ukraine
(+95° F).signed the Decree No. 1134/2005 "On the
Best time to visit Ukraine: Summer, late spring andEstablishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of
early fall.Canada" on July 26, 2005. According to the
Population: 47 732 079 (25th in the world, populationmentioned Decree, starting August 1, 2005 visas are
density - 80 p/km2).not required for the Canadian citizens who enter
Currency: Hrivna (letter code UAH).Ukraine or transit through its territory for the period
Time zone: GMT+2of time of up to 90 days with a valid Canadian travel
Internet top-level domain: uapassport.
International phone code: 380For the Canadian citizens who enter Ukraine with the
System of measures and weights: Metric (SI)purpose of employment, permanent residency, study
The Electric network: 220 In (it is frequent withand work at the diplomatic missions of Canada in
differences), frequency - 50 Hz. Plugs with two roundUkraine or with any other purpose if they are going
thin probes.to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are
The territory of Ukraine extends 900 km from northrequired.
to south and 1,300 km from east to west. The totalOn introduction of the visa free regime for the
area is 603,700 sq.km. Ukraine borders Belarus 891citizens of the Principality of Andorra, Vatican, the
km, Hungary 103 km, Moldova 939 km, Poland 526Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the
km, Romania (south) 169 km, Romania (west) 362Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of San Marino.
km, Russia 1,576 km, Slovakia 97 km. Look atPlease be informed that the President of Ukraine
Ukraine map.signed the Decree No. 1663/2005 "On the
There are 24 administrative regions and the CrimeanEstablishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of the
autonomous republic in Ukraine, 2 municipalities: KyivPrincipality of Andorra, Vatican, the Republic of
(the capital of Ukraine) and Sevastopol.Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the Kingdom of
Ukraine has approximately 1% of the world'sNorway and the Republic of San Marino " on July 26,
population, but 6% of the world's physicists,2005. According to the mentioned Decree, starting
chemists, mathematicians, biologists, computerSeptember 1, 2005 visas are not required for the
programmers and other highly trained professionals.citizens of the Principality of Andorra, Vatican, the
Although Ukraine became independent only in 1991Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the
the history and culture of Ukrainian people extendsKingdom of Norway and the Republic of San Marino
on centuries. Ukraine is a young state, possessingwho enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for
both the material resources and the political will tothe period of time of up to 90 days with a valid
enter into the world market as a valuable tradingpassport.
partner.On introduction of the visa free regime for the
About Ukrainian visacitizens of Japan.
The Ukrainian authorities passed a bill in 2005, allowingPlease be informed that the President of Ukraine
some citizens to enter Ukraine without asigned the Decree No. 1107/2005 "On the
pre-registered visa. Please read the followingEstablishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of
messages:Japan" on July 19, 2005. According to the mentioned
On introduction of the visa free regime for the USDecree, starting August 1, 2005 visas are not
citizens.required for the Japanese citizens who enter Ukraine
Please, be informed that on August 18, 2005, theor transit through its territory for a period time of up
President of Ukraine signed Decree No. 1175/2005,to 90 days with a valid Japanese travel passport
amending the President's Decree No. 1008/2005 ofFor more information please visit Ukrainian Embassy in
June 30, 2005 on the Ukrainian visa requirements foryour home country.
the citizens of the United States of America.