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Ukraine

  • Kyiv
  • Europe
  • Ukrainian

At a glance

Ukraine: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Kyiv
Population
41,167,335
Area
603,550 km² · 233,032 sq mi
Languages
Ukrainian
Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Time zone
UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, Eastern European Time
Calling code
+380
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.ua
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Ukraine visa requirements

Ukraine entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 82 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 26 apply online before they travel and 89 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Safety

Ukraine safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 4 of 4Do Not Travel

Due to Russia's war against Ukraine

US State Dept, updated October 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Ukraine: frequently asked questions

Ukraine visa: do I need one?
Ukraine entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 82 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 26 apply online before they travel and 89 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Ukraine: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Ukraine at level 4 of 4. Do Not Travel: Due to Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukraine: what currency is used?
Currency in Ukraine: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH).
Ukraine: what language do people speak?
Languages of Ukraine: Ukrainian.
Ukraine: what is the capital?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

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