Exercise increased caution in Ukraine due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: • Crimea due to arbitrary detentions and other abuses by Russian occupation authorities. • The eastern parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, especially the non-government-controlled areas, due to armed conflict. Crime targeting foreigners and property is common. Demonstrations, which have turned violent at times, regularly occur throughout Ukraine, including in Kyiv.

Politically targeted assassinations and bombings have also occurred. There are reports of violence by extreme nationalist groups. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits U.S. Civil aviation from flying in the Ukrainian Simferopol (UKFV) and Dnipropetrovsk (UKDV) Flight Information Regions. For more information, U.S. Citizens should consult the.

Alteration or mutilation of a passport issued pursuant to this application is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. The use of a passport in violation of the restrictions contained herein or of the passport regulations is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. For information regarding visa requirements and to find the nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate, visit the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S. You must have a visa to apply for a Ukrainian residency permit; you may not do so while on visa-free tourist travel.

Read the Safety and Security section on the. If you decide to travel to Ukraine: • Avoid demonstrations and crowds. • Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. • Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information. • Enroll in the ( ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. • Follow the Department of State on.

• Review the for Ukraine. Citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Crimea – Level 4: Do Not Travel There is extensive Russian Federation military presence in Crimea as part of Russia’s occupation and attempted annexation of this part of Ukraine. Occupation authorities continue to abuse and arbitrarily imprison foreigners and the local population, particularly individuals who are seen as challenging Russian authority on the peninsula. Government prohibits its employees from traveling to Crimea and is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. Citizens in Crimea. Visit our website for.

Donetsk and Luhansk – Level 4: Do Not Travel Russia-led forces continue to control areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, where the ongoing-armed conflict has resulted in more than 10,000 deaths. Individuals, including U.S. Citizens, have been threatened, detained, or kidnapped for hours or days after being stopped at checkpoints controlled by Russia-led forces. Government restricts U.S. Government employees from traveling to the eastern parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts and adjacent regions, which limits the ability to provide emergency services to U.S. Citizen in these regions. Visit our website for.

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Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with changes to remove the Level 3 areas. • You do not need a visa to enter Ukraine for tourism purposes for visits of up to 90 days in any 180 day period, but must be able to provide proof of valid health insurance and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. • No vaccinations are required for entry, but you should be up-to-date on all recommended. • A visa and residency permit is required for stays over 90 days.

You must receive the visa in advance at a Ukrainian embassy or consulate. You cannot get a Ukrainian visa at the airport or at the border. For information regarding visa requirements and to find the nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate, visit the or • You must have a visa to apply for a Ukrainian residency permit; you may not do so while on visa-free tourist travel.

You must apply with the State Migration Service of Ukraine (SMS) for a residency permit no later than 15 working days before your visa’s expiration date. Once you have a residency permit you can reside in Ukraine for as long as it remains valid. More information is available at the (limited information available in English). Crimea: There is an extensive Russian Federation military presence in the Crimean Peninsula. Follow the guidance in our and defer all travel to Crimea. If you choose to travel there, you should be aware: • U.S.