Ukraine information
ℹ️ General Information about Ukraine
About Ukraine
Ukraine uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Ukrainian
Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (symbol: ?), code UAH.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 hryvnias. Hryvnia is subdivided into 100 kopiykas. Coins come in denominations of 1 hryvnia and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 kopiykas.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Ukraine. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Ukraine is on average 11.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Ukraine is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
To call Ukraine, dial +, then 380 (the country code for Ukraine), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Ukraine, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 3112 .
In Ukraine you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.02%.
🕑 What time is it in Ukraine?
08:59:58
🛂 Do I need visa for Ukraine?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Ukraine
🌤️ How is the weather in Ukraine?
Temperatures in Ukraine (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Ukraine
📁 What regulations are in Ukraine?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Timber from valuable and rare trees, such as acacia, berezka, cherry, pear, walnut, chestnut, yew, cherry, sycamore, and juniper.
Cultural items that are listen in the State Register of Cultural Heritage, the National Archive Fund, and the Museum Fund of Ukraine.
Any scrap formed from military units and institutions.
Illegal drugs.
Funds of less than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Funds exceeding €10,000 are subject to a written declaration, and must be accompanied by documents showing that the money was withdrawn from an accredited bank or similar financial institution.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:50 cigars; or
Tobacco:250 grams tobacco.
Alcohol:Funds of less than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Alcohol:Funds exceeding €10,000 are subject to a written declaration, and must be accompanied by documents showing that the money was withdrawn from an accredited bank or similar financial institution.
Currency:Funds of less than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:Funds exceeding €10,000 are subject to a written declaration, and must be accompanied by documents showing that the money was withdrawn from an accredited bank or similar financial institution.
Other items:Personal belongings, such as jewellery, clothes, toiletries, laptops, cameras, sports equipment, etc.
Other items:Food may be brought in if the value does not exceed €50 the weight does not exceed 2kg, and there is only one package of each product.
Other items:Goods with a value of less than €200 may be brought in without declaration.
Other items:Medication for personal use. Evidence of a prescription may be requested.
Illegal drugs.
Pornographic media.
Leaded gasoline.
Certain fishing nets and hunting traps.
Goods with a value of more than €200 but less than €10,000 must be declared on a customs form.
Goods with a value exceeding €10,000 are subject to the same declaration requirements as imported cargo.
Firearms may only be imported with permission from theMinistry of Interior of Ukraine.
Cultural goods must be accompanied by documents showing the traveller's legal ownership.
Live animals are subject to veterinary and sanitary control upon arrival in Ukraine. For further information, please visitPets travelling with a medical examination to Zhytomyr.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Ukraine, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A polio vaccination may be needed depending on vaccination history. If a traveller was vaccinated against polio as a child but has never received a booster dose as an adult, they should get this booster dose. Travellers who have never been vaccinated or do not know their vaccination status should seek advice from a doctor before travel.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Ukraine, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is often reported in Europe between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDCTick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Ukraine. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in Ukraine. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.