GoUkraine Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

（1） The Ukrainian Visa Regulations came into effect on September 10, 2011. The regulations stipulate that the number of visa types has been simplified from 22 to 3, namely transit visa (B), short-term visa (C), and long-term visa (D). Among them, the maximum stay time for short-term visa entry is 90 days, and the cumulative stay time in Ukraine within 180 days cannot exceed 90 days. Long term visas are generally valid for 45 days and must be processed for residence at the immigration office within 45 days of entry. Individuals holding this type of visa are advised to apply for a long-term residence card from the Ukrainian immigration department as soon as possible after entering the country through their work or invitation unit. Chinese citizens holding diplomatic or official passports are exempt from visa requirements when traveling to Ukraine. Holders of these passports do not need to register if they stay in Ukraine for three months, and must register with the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs if they exceed three months. Individuals holding official or private ordinary passports must apply for a visa to travel to Ukraine. Holders of Hong Kong SAR passports are eligible for visa free stay in Ukraine for 14 days, and a visa is required for stays exceeding 14 days. The Ukrainian border and immigration management departments strictly manage the entry visas and local residence procedures for foreign citizens. Please strictly comply with the requirements of relevant local departments, enter and leave the country and stay in accordance with the law, and avoid situations such as entry and exit obstruction, forced repatriation due to detention, and being listed on the list of restricted entry.

（2） Since January 1, 2019, the Ukrainian side has implemented an electronic visa policy for Chinese citizens who travel to Ukraine for business, tourism, family visits, cultural, sports, scientific and educational exchanges, media and other purposes. Applying for an electronic visa requires the applicant to visit the website of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs（ http://evisa.mfa.gov.ua ）Register, fill out the application form online, upload scanned photos and relevant documents, and provide an email address. The approval time for electronic visas shall not exceed 9 working days. After the application is approved, the electronic visa (usually valid for one entry with a stay of 30 days) will be sent to the email address provided by the applicant. If the application is not approved, the applicant's email address will also receive a rejection statement. The electronic visa fee is $85, which can be paid online with a bank card during the application process. When entering Ukraine, the printed electronic visa and passport must be presented to the Ukrainian border inspection authorities.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

According to Ukrainian law, each person entering or leaving Ukraine is allowed to carry cash of no more than 10000 euros (or other equivalent currency). Any amount exceeding 10000 euros must be declared. If not declared, Ukrainian customs officials have the right to confiscate all cash. In the event of cash confiscation, legal proceedings must be conducted, and the parties must hire their own translators or lawyers to handle the relevant matters; Individuals are allowed to import food with a value not exceeding 50 euros tax-free, and each type of food should not exceed 2 kilograms or one packaging; Carrying cultural relics and artworks (oil paintings, including amber paintings with a value not exceeding 10000 euros) out of the country requires a permit document; Carrying amber products out of the country requires presenting shopping vouchers and identification certificates, and declaring to customs. If the total value exceeds 10000 euros, export customs clearance procedures must be completed; Carrying a certain number of medication courses requires a hospital certificate and prescription; Prohibition of carrying drugs. There has been a case where a citizen illegally carried amber raw stones and products, electronic cigarette products, etc. out of the country and was detained by the Wuhai Customs and border defense departments. Please comply with the Wuhai Customs' entry and exit regulations to avoid similar problems. If such a case occurs, the parties involved must hire their own translators or lawyers to resolve it through legal procedures. Goods with a total value of less than 200 euros are exempt from import taxes. If the goods are valuable, a customs declaration form should be filled out: for goods with a total value of less than 1000 euros, a citizen's customs declaration form should be filled out; for goods with a total value of more than 1000 euros, a goods customs declaration form should be filled out. The customs declaration form must be truthfully filled out (in either Ukrainian or English) and kept properly. The validity period is one year (if necessary, it can be re processed at the customs before the deadline). A Chinese citizen once brought an unopened high priced mobile phone into the country without declaring it, which was discovered by the Ukrainian customs department and ordered to pay the corresponding tax amount and impose a fine.

Residency and Naturalization

1、 Application for Residence Permit: Applicants must be at least 16 years old and submit an application form, application form, passport, a copy of the passport front page and a notarized Ukrainian translation, a long-term visa in Ukraine, income proof, tax receipts and certificates, a personal tax number certificate issued by the tax authority, medical insurance, etc.

2、 According to the relevant provisions of the Ukrainian Nationality Law, Ukraine does not recognize dual nationality. The procedures for applying for Ukrainian citizenship vary depending on the application situation. Generally, the following materials need to be submitted: application form, application form, birth certificate, marriage certificate, copy of spouse's passport, residence certificate (notarized), work, income and tax certificate (notarized), school certificate (proficient in Ukrainian), and a certificate of withdrawal issued by the embassy of the country of origin.

In November 2018, the Ukrainian immigration management department began issuing residence permits in the form of ID cards containing chips to foreign citizens who reside in Ukraine for a long time (studying, doing business, etc.). For details, please refer to the website of the National Immigration Bureau of Ukraine http://dmsu.gov.ua/ .

The risk level for Ukraine is red (extremely high risk).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens not to travel to Ukraine in the near future. Personnel and institutions in the area should evacuate or transfer to safe areas as soon as possible. In case of emergency, please report to the police in a timely manner and contact the Chinese Embassy in the local area.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and overseas embassies and consulates will continue to closely monitor changes in the overseas security situation, dynamically adjust relevant risk assessments, and release and update corresponding security reminders in real time on platforms such as the China Consular Service Network. Please continue to pay attention.

public security

After the comprehensive outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis in 2022, Ukraine has entered a state of war, and there is a risk of air strikes throughout the country. Chinese citizens in Ukraine are requested to abide by relevant Ukrainian laws and regulations, pay attention to air defense warnings, make emergency reserves, and safely avoid danger. Ukraine has relatively good social security, but there have also been incidents of Chinese citizens being robbed, beaten, or deceived in urban areas.

（1） It is recommended not to carry a large amount of cash with you when going out. When driving out, do not leave money, passports, valuable items, etc. in the car in a visible place, and do not leave them unattended to avoid theft. When getting off the car, be sure to lock the doors. Pay attention to keeping passports, important documents, cash, and valuable items safe. It is best to store them separately from other luggage to avoid theft, robbery, or loss. It is recommended to make copies and backups of passports, visas, and ID cards, and to carry the copies separately from the original documents along with several passport photos for emergency use. Please invite Chinese citizens in Ukraine to enhance their self-protection awareness, take necessary safety precautions, pay attention to the security situation in their area, stay away from unsafe areas, reduce unnecessary outings, and properly keep their belongings. Stay calm and composed in case of emergencies, ensure your own safety, and promptly report to the police (phone number: 102).

（2） Exchange foreign currency at regular branches. The Ukrainian police have taken measures such as regulating online currency exchange information and cracking down on black market transactions to severely crack down on illegal buying and selling of foreign exchange. Ukrainian law stipulates that once illegal buying and selling of foreign exchange is seized, all funds will be confiscated and fines will be imposed. Please choose legitimate banks and qualified exchange points for foreign currency exchange among overseas Chinese, international students, and Chinese funded institutions in Ukraine, and keep the exchange vouchers. My citizen once suffered fraud by exchanging foreign exchange with private individuals through informal channels, resulting in significant economic losses for myself.

（3） Be cautious when approaching strangers. Raise awareness of safety precautions, be wary of strangers initiating conversations, do not consume any food, drinks, cigarettes, etc. provided by strangers, be vigilant when taking transportation, walking or staying outside, and guard against criminals.

（4） Be cautious when making friends with strangers through WeChat. There have been cases where Chinese citizens actively approached and befriended strangers through WeChat Moments, but were later scammed, harassed, threatened, or even illegally detained by the other party.

（5） Be cautious about so-called 'online romance'. Chinese citizens once met so-called "Ukrainian beauties" online and "dated" them through WeChat, but were later asked for money under various pretexts, causing significant economic losses to themselves.

（6） Preventing telecommunications fraud in the name of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have repeatedly issued reminders to Chinese citizens to be vigilant against telecommunications fraud in the name of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. Criminals use technical means to disguise their phone numbers as the phone numbers of our embassy or consulate, claiming to be staff members of Chinese embassies or consulates abroad. They falsely claim that the victim's passport and other documents need to be renewed after expiration, that their identity documents or credit cards have been used fraudulently, that their bank accounts need to be frozen or they need to cooperate with investigations due to suspected cases, and demand that the victim provide account information or pay relevant fees; There are also criminals who, under the pretext of involving major criminal cases, manipulate victims to escape and cut off all contact with family and friends, then call their families and falsely claim that the victims have been kidnapped, demanding a huge ransom. Chinese citizens in Ukraine are advised to remain vigilant and not to easily trust any phone calls or emails requesting personal financial information such as credit cards, transfers, or remittances in the name of the embassy. Fraudulent activities are common in Ukraine through electronic channels such as email and social media. Suspects often use various pretexts to lure individuals into continuously remitting money, resulting in significant economic losses for some Chinese citizens who are difficult to recover afterwards.

（7） Handle economic transactions with various intermediaries with caution. Chinese students studying in Ukraine have had economic disputes with study abroad agencies, resulting in financial losses and academic obstacles; Temporary travelers to Ukraine have economic disputes with medical and marriage intermediaries, causing significant economic losses and negative social impacts.

（8） During the curfew period, it is prohibited to go out. We will cooperate with Ukrainian military and police personnel to carry out reasonable law enforcement work, avoid filming or recording air raid sites, military and political facilities, military personnel and equipment, and do not film or record in border areas without the consent of Ukrainian border personnel.

Health and epidemic prevention

At present, there is still a risk of infection in Ukraine. Chinese compatriots living in Ukraine are requested to continue to do a good job in epidemic prevention, wear masks in public places, especially in indoor spaces such as supermarkets, wash hands in a timely manner, and do a good job in disinfection; If you have symptoms such as fever and cough, please call 103 for local medical assistance in a timely manner. If necessary, please follow the advice of local professional doctors for hospitalization, arrange nucleic acid testing and lung CT examination, and receive targeted treatment.

natural disaster

It is mainly a flood, which occurs every spring when ice and snow melt or in summer when rainstorm occurs, mainly in western Ukraine (Outer Carpathians, Ivano Frankovsk, Lviv, Ternopol, etc.).

FDA

More than 30 years have passed since the Chernobyl nuclear power plant leakage accident, but the impact of nuclear radiation still exists in specific areas. Attention should be paid to not drinking local tap water directly. It is recommended to purchase bottled drinking water and choose to buy food from large supermarkets.

Urgent Help

Fire alarm hotline: 101.

Hospital emergency hotline: 103.

Police hotline: 102.

Consular Protection Hotline of the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine: 0038-050 3550734

air traffic

Due to the impact of the Ukrainian crisis, Ukraine is currently closing its skies, and travelers to Ukraine can enter by land through neighboring countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Moldova. Chinese tourists planning to travel from Ukraine to China must enter neighboring countries of Ukraine by land and then take a flight back to their home country.

land transport

1、 Railway

Railway transportation occupies the top position among various modes of transportation in Ukraine and plays an important role in both domestic and international transportation. The main railway lines in Ukraine are 22500 kilometers long, mainly distributed along the Donbass, Dnieper River, and western regions. Important railway hub cities include Kiev, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia.

2、 Highway

Mainly carrying medium to short distance freight and passenger transportation. The main roads in Ukraine are 169000 kilometers long. The main trunk lines are: Kiev Zhytomyr Rovno Uzhorot; Kiev Poltava Kharkiv; Kiev Uman Odessa; Kharkiv Zaporizhzhia Simferopol. Important highway hub cities include Kiev, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Lviv.

Kiev is a hub for water, land, and air transportation, with railways and highways leading to major cities in Ukraine.

Chinese driver's license cannot be directly used in Ukraine. Vehicles should drive to the right, pedestrians should strictly follow traffic rules, cross the road at zebra crossings, and pay attention to travel safety.

water communication

1、 River transportation

The river transportation in Ukraine is mainly responsible for domestic freight transportation, as well as a small amount of international freight transportation. The total length of river transportation routes is 4000 kilometers. The main waterway trunk is the Dnieper River and its tributaries Jesna and Pripyat. Important river transportation hub cities include Kiev, Cherkasy, Kremynchuk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, etc.

2、 Sea freight

Ukrainian shipping is mainly distributed in the southern region, along the Black Sea and Azov Sea coasts, and is mainly responsible for import and export trade of goods. The main port cities include Odessa, Chernomorsk, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Berdyansk, Mariupol, etc.

Urban transportation

Major cities in Ukraine have convenient transportation within the city, including cars, trams, subways, and taxis. The subway fare in Kiev city is 8 hryvnias (Ukrainian currency), and the starting price for cars is 8 hryvnias, depending on the distance traveled.

major city

（1） Kiev

Located in the northern part of central Ukraine, in the middle reaches of the Dnieper River. It is the capital of Ukraine and the economic and cultural center. Located on both sides of the middle reaches of the Dnieper River and near the confluence of its largest tributaries, the Pripyat River and the Jesna River. The area is 827 square kilometers, the population is 2.98 million, and the city is divided into 10 administrative regions.

The city is high in the west and low in the east, with a mild continental climate. There are dozens of tree lined avenues and hundreds of street gardens and lawns in the city center of Kiev, with modern buildings nestled among green trees and flowers, earning Kiev the nickname of "Garden City". Kiev has a history of over 1500 years. Kiev has a long history and was founded in the second half of the 5th century. From the 9th to the 13th century, it was the capital and center of the first Russian state, Kiev, and is known as the "Mother of Russian Cities". In 1793, it was incorporated into Russia. At the end of the 19th century, it became an important commercial city and sugar beet center in southwestern Russia. In 1934, the capital of Ukraine was relocated from Kharkiv to this location. It was occupied by the German army during World War II. After the post-war reconstruction, the industrial base continued to expand.

（2） Kharkiv

The second largest city in Ukraine (after Kiev) and the largest industrial and transportation center, the capital of Kharkiv Oblast. Located in the northeast of Ukraine, at the confluence of the Kharkiv River, Lopan River, and Uda River. The area is 303 square kilometers and the population is 1.49 million. Built as a fortress in 1655, it developed into an important handicraft and trade center in southern Russia in the mid-18th century. In the second half of the 19th century, with the development of nearby coal fields and the construction of railways, industry developed rapidly. It was the capital of Ukraine from 1918 to 1934. It was severely damaged during World War II and rebuilt after the war. Transportation hub. The industry is mainly based on the machinery industry, and the food industry and metal processing industry are also very developed. The output value of these three industries accounts for more than 4/5 of the city's industrial output value. The power supply relies on thermal power plants and natural gas is imported from the Sheberinka gas field. There are multiple railways and highways intersecting here. The main inputs are steel, coal, and wood, and the output includes various machinery. There is a large airport and a subway connecting the city. There are 21 higher education institutions and multiple research institutions, including the oldest comprehensive university in Ukraine (Kharkiv State Comprehensive University, established in 1805). There are also historical museums, natural museums, astronomical observatories, botanical gardens, concert halls, theaters, and more. The city is divided into 9 districts. Factories are mostly located in the eastern suburbs, with parks, villas, and nursing homes in the northern suburbs, and a series of large residential areas built in the suburbs.

（3） Odessa

The capital of Odessa Oblast, located near the mouth of the Dniester River that flows into the Black Sea in southwestern Ukraine, is the largest port city and industrial, scientific, cultural, and tourism center along the Black Sea coast. It covers an area of 236.9 square kilometers and has a population of 1.011 million. The city is divided into four districts: Kiev District, Malinov District, Binhai District, and Suvorov District. Odessa was founded in 1415 and was originally a settlement of the Tatars called Kajibey. It was renamed Odessa from 1795 onwards. In 1805, it became the administrative center of Novorossiysk Krai. The climate is pleasant, with moderate temperature and humidity, known as the 'Pearl of the Black Sea'. Due to its natural harbor not freezing all year round, the waterway transportation in Ao City plays an important role and has trade relations with over 200 ports in more than 60 countries around the world.

（4） Vinnytsia

The capital of Vinnytsia Oblast, with a history of 600 years, is the hub of the Ukrainian railway and the hometown of world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Bilakov. The entire city has many museums, churches, and parks, with a strong cultural atmosphere.

（5） Lviv

Lviv is the political, economic, cultural, and educational center of western Ukraine, and the capital of Lviv Oblast. On the hilly land between the upper reaches of the Dniester River and the Bug River, there are abundant coal deposits nearby. Covering an area of 180 square kilometers, the city has a permanent population of 7587000. It was recorded in historical records in 1256. From 1867 to 1918, it belonged to the Austro Hungarian Empire, and after World War I, it was transferred to Poland. In 1939, it was incorporated into the Soviet Union's Ukraine. An important railway hub in western Ukraine. The industry is mainly focused on mechanical manufacturing (automobiles, agricultural machinery, mining machinery, electronics, etc.), textiles, and food processing. Lviv is a famous tourist city in Europe, with several famous historical sites dating back to the 16th to 19th centuries. The daily floating population reaches 200000 people.

Commodity prices

The currency of Ukraine is the hryvnia (UAH), with 1 US dollar equivalent to 37.4 hryvnia (as of November 2023)

It is inconvenient to exchange Chinese yuan directly in Ukraine. It is recommended to bring appropriate US dollars or euros. There are many foreign exchange points in major cities of Ukraine, and you can exchange them yourself. To protect your legitimate rights and interests, please do not exchange coins with any individuals. Credit cards are quite common in the local area, and both Master and Visa can be used. Chinese citizens who come to Ukraine are reminded that domestic UnionPay cards cannot be used in Ukraine temporarily. Recently, there have been several cases where Chinese citizens' cash has been stolen and domestic UnionPay cards cannot be used. If the above situation occurs, it is recommended to contact domestic relatives as soon as possible to use Western Union remittance to solve the funding problem.

Insurance Medical

Ukraine implements community healthcare, and local people establish records in community hospitals after birth. General diseases can be treated free of charge in community hospitals. The hospital separates medicine and medication, and after the doctor prescribes the medication, the patient goes to a nearby pharmacy to purchase it themselves. Foreigners pay their own fees for medical treatment in Ukraine. The registration and examination fees in general public hospitals are low, while the fees in private hospitals are high, but the environment, facilities and services are relatively good.

Main hospitals in Kiev:

1、 Kiev First Outpatient Hospital (Киевскаягородскаяклиниチеская больница No.1)

Address: Харьковское шоссе, №121

Phone: 0038 (call from overseas) -044-5646613, 5644592, 5620372

2、 Kiev Second Outpatient Hospital (Киевскаягородская клиниチеская больница No.2)

Address: днепровский район, ул.Краковская, №13

Phone: 044-5409664

3、 Kiev Third Outpatient Hospital (Киевскаягородская клиниチеская больница No.3)

Address: ул.Петра Запорожца, №26

Phone: 044-5409525, 5120252

4、 Kiev City Outpatient Hospital No. 17

Address: Лабораторный переулок, 20

Phone: 044-5287583

5、 The First Mental Hospital (Психоневрологиチеская городская клиниチеская больница No.1)

Address: вул. Фрунзе, буд. 103А

Phone: 044-4637482, 4684102

6、 Institute of Neurosurgery, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine

Address: ул. Платона Майбороды, 32

Phone: 044-4839413, 4841873

7、 Institute of Trauma and Orthopedics, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine

Улица Бульварно-Кудрявская, 27

Telephone: 044-4861865 

8、 The First Children's Hospital (1)

Address: ул.Богатырская, № 30

Phone: 044-4121301, 4113965

Main hospitals in Odessa:

1、 Medical College Hospital (Клиникамедицинскогоуниверситета)

Address: Ул. Тенистая 8

Phone: 048-7373770

2、 INTO-SANA Private Hospital

Address: ул. Варненская 2

Phone: 048-2307500 Ambulance phone: 048-2343062

3、 ODREX Private Hospital

Address: Ул. Раскидайловская 69/71

Phone: 048-7529366

4、 The 11th Hospital of the city (11 городскаябольница)

Address: Ул. Академика Воробьева 5

Phone: 048-7932430

5、 The Department of Orthopedics at the Third Hospital of the City (Травм пунктГородской клиниチеской больницы No.3)

Address: Лидерсовский бульвар 11

Phone: 048-7252063

Customs taboos

1、 Important Festivals:

Gregorian New Year: January 1st; Eastern Orthodox Christmas: January 7th; Unity Day (commemorating the merger of East and West Ukraine): January 22nd; National Unity Day: May 1st; Constitution Day (commemorating the first constitution formulated after independence in 1996): June 28th; Independence Day (National Day): August 24th; Defenders of the Motherland Day: October 1st.

There are a total of 130 ethnic groups in Ukraine. The majority of the residents are Ukrainian, accounting for over 70% of the total population, with Russian accounting for about 20%. In addition, there are Belarusian, Hungarian, Jewish, Gagauz, Greek, Romanian, Moldovan, and other ethnic groups.

The main religions in Ukraine are Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Jewish.

2、 Common Etiquette

The people of Ukraine are warm and hospitable. When meeting strangers, they usually address them as ladies or gentlemen. If meeting acquaintances, they can address them by their first name or father's name. Shaking hands and hugging are the most common greeting gifts for local residents when they meet.

3、 Main taboos

Most residents avoid the 13th and Friday. Black people like blue and yellow, and are also interested in red and white, but many people do not like black. When giving gifts, be careful not to give chrysanthemums or withered flowers, and do not give even numbers of flowers.

Communications Power

Urumqi has well-developed communication, wide network coverage, and fast speed. Some public places in major cities, such as bars, restaurants, and large shopping malls, can access wireless internet for free; The mobile network standard is GSM, which is compatible with Chinese mobile phones; The commonly used telecommunications operators in the local area include Vodafone, Kyivstar, Lifecell, etc.

International long-distance calling method: 00+country code+city area code+phone number (Ukraine country code is 38, Kiev city code is 044); Voltage 220V, for round head two-phase socket.

contact information

1、 Main local government departments

（1） Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

website: http://www.mfa.gov.ua/  

Address: ул. Велика Житомирская, 2. (2 Darytomyr Road, Kiev)

Phone: 0038-044-2381515

（2） Ministry of Justice

website: http://www.minjust.gov.ua/  

Address: ул. Городецкого， 13 (No. 13 Hrovytskyi Road, Kiev City)

Phone: 0038-044-2783723278383729 2873718

（3） Ministry of Internal Affairs

website: http://mvs.gov.ua/  

Address: ул.Академика Богомольца 10

Phone: 0038-044-2560333 2561627

（4） National Immigration Bureau

website: http://dmsu.gov.ua/  

Phone: 0038-044-383762625492278483402

（5） Ministry of Health

website: http://www.moz.gov.ua/ ул. Ярославская 41 

Phone: 0038-044-25361944250526

（6） National Railway Transport Administration of Ukraine

website: http://www.uz.gov.ua/  

Address: ул.Тверская 5

Phone: 0038-044-503700530970010900908005

（7） Tourism Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs

website: http://www.me.gov.ua/  

Phone: 0038-044-35146012004498

2、 Public service institutions

（1） Phone number inquiry desk: 109

（2） National Railway Transportation Administration ticket booking

Phone: 0038-044-5036050

Ticket booking website: http://uz.gov.ua