Ukraine

Travel advice levels

Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.

United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country

No numbered levels

Updated 15 September 2026

Latest change, in the source's words: Updated information about Russian invasion of Ukraine ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Full advice on GOV.UK

United StatesU.S. Department of State

Level 4: Do Not Travel

Level 4 of 4

Updated 28 August 2026

Full advice on travel.state.gov

CanadaGlobal Affairs Canada

Avoid all travel

Level 4 of 4

Updated 24 September 2026

Latest change, in the source's words: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)

Full advice on travel.gc.ca

Emergency numbers

From the section “Emergency services in Ukraine” of the UK government's travel advice for Ukraine, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Ambulance: 103

Fire: 101

Police: 102

Local laws and customs

From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Ukraine, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Language

Ukrainian officials generally only speak Ukrainian and Russian.

Personal ID

Carry your passport at all times to use as identification and to demonstrate your legal status in Ukraine if asked by the police. Police should identify themselves and show identification. If you’re detained because you have not been able to present your passport, ask for an official report.

Access to money

ATMs are available and credit cards are widely used in cities. However, as a result of the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia, ATMs might not be refilled with cash and some bank cards might not be accepted. During power cuts, ATMs and card terminals may not work.

Make sure you have sufficient cash in local currency. US dollars and euros are the easiest currencies to exchange in Ukraine. You may be able to exchange sterling, but in fewer places. Scottish and Northern Irish notes are not accepted. Only use official exchange booths and make sure you’re given a receipt. You’ll need to present your passport to exchange currency worth 150,000 Ukrainian hryvnia or more. You’ll need the receipt to exchange money back on departure.

There is a risk that cyber attacks could disrupt mobile, internet and banking services.

Alcohol and smoking

It is illegal to smoke or drink alcohol in public places, including on public transport, at bus stops, underground crossings, cultural, sports and governmental establishments, playgrounds and parks.

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

Penalties for being caught in possession of drugs are severe.

Using cameras in secure areas

Do not take photographs near government or military establishments.

LGBT+ travellers

Although same-sex relationships are not illegal, public attitudes are less tolerant than in the UK and showing affection in public may receive negative attention. There’s no provision under Ukrainian legislation guaranteeing freedom from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Travelling with medicines

From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Ukraine, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.

Pharmacies

Due to the ongoing invasion, some supply chains are interrupted, and some medical products are hard to come by. Information on which pharmacies are operational is provided by local authorities and pharmacy networks.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Health operates a hotline at +380 (0)800 60 20 19 to coordinate access to insulin and other critical medicines for those who need it. The service Tabletki.ua (site in Ukrainian) is continuing to operate and tries to maintain hourly updates about availability of medicines nationwide.

Pharmacies may close without notice. Maintain a stock of essential medication. Pharmacies in smaller towns may not have the same variety of medications available in the bigger cities. Pharmacies are usually easily identifiable by the presence of a green cross or the word ‘apteka’ (аптека). Some stronger medications require a prescription from a doctor, written in Ukrainian.

Extreme weather and natural disasters

From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Ukraine, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.

Flooding

Floods can cause travel disruption and damage to property and infrastructure. Check weather warnings from Ukraine’s Hydrometeorological Center before travel and follow the advice of the local authorities.

What to pack

Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.

Chargers and plugs

Plug typesCF

Voltage230/400 V

Frequency50 Hz

Will my plug fit? Where are your devices from?

Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.

Clothes for the weather

Rainfall Average temperature

January

Average: -3 °C (26 °F)
Lows: -6 °C (21 °F)
Highs: -1 °C (31 °F)
Rain: 40 mm (1.6 in)

Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

February

Average: -2 °C (28 °F)
Lows: -5 °C (23 °F)
Highs: 1 °C (34 °F)
Rain: 35 mm (1.4 in)

Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

March

Average: 3 °C (37 °F)
Lows: -1 °C (30 °F)
Highs: 7 °C (44 °F)
Rain: 36 mm (1.4 in)

Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

April

Average: 10 °C (50 °F)
Lows: 5 °C (41 °F)
Highs: 15 °C (59 °F)
Rain: 37 mm (1.4 in)

Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

May

Average: 16 °C (60 °F)
Lows: 10 °C (50 °F)
Highs: 21 °C (70 °F)
Rain: 56 mm (2.2 in)

Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

June

Average: 19 °C (67 °F)
Lows: 14 °C (57 °F)
Highs: 25 °C (77 °F)
Rain: 67 mm (2.6 in)

Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

July

Average: 21 °C (71 °F)
Lows: 16 °C (61 °F)
Highs: 27 °C (81 °F)
Rain: 65 mm (2.6 in)

Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

August

Average: 21 °C (69 °F)
Lows: 15 °C (59 °F)
Highs: 27 °C (80 °F)
Rain: 46 mm (1.8 in)

Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

September

Average: 15 °C (60 °F)
Lows: 10 °C (50 °F)
Highs: 21 °C (69 °F)
Rain: 49 mm (1.9 in)

Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

October

Average: 9 °C (48 °F)
Lows: 5 °C (41 °F)
Highs: 13 °C (56 °F)
Rain: 42 mm (1.6 in)

Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

November

Average: 3 °C (38 °F)
Lows: 1 °C (33 °F)
Highs: 6 °C (43 °F)
Rain: 40 mm (1.6 in)

Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

December

Average: -1 °C (29 °F)
Lows: -4 °C (25 °F)
Highs: 1 °C (34 °F)
Rain: 42 mm (1.6 in)

Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).

What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs. For seasonal hazards such as storms, floods or extreme heat, read the official section Extreme weather and natural disasters.

Entry requirements and visas

Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Ukraine.

About this page

This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.