Ukraine travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Ukraine with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Ukraine.

Ukraine travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Ukraine with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Ukraine - quick facts
Time difference UK +2 hours
Language(s) Ukrainian, Russian
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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Ukraine weather

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Ukraine travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Ukraine from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Ukraine.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Ukraine travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Ukraine with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Ukraine, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Ukraine covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Ukraine with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Ukraine travel features

Do you want to learn more about Ukraine? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Ukraine.

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Ukraine FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Ukraine including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Ukraine due to Covid-19?

Ukraine is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR or Antigen test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Government of Ukraine for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Ukraine?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Ukraine. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Ukraine and the UK?

The time difference between Ukraine and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Ukraine?

The main languages spoken in Ukraine are Ukrainian and Russian.

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What is the currency in Ukraine?

The currency in Ukraine is the Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH).

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Which plugs are used in Ukraine?

Ukraine uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Ukraine?

They drive on the right side of the road in Ukraine.

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