Embassy
Embassy of Russia, Kyiv
Kyiv
03049, г. Киев, Воздухофлотский проспект, 27
Ukraine visa requirements for Russian citizens
Entry to Ukraine is restricted for russian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Passport
RUS
Russia
Going to
UKR
Ukraine
Entry is restricted
A short visit visa for tourists who need a visa.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Fee
- Base 65 USD; exceptions; urgent costs double
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Russian citizens in Ukraine
Russian citizens need a visa to visit Ukraine
- In Russia, apply through commercial visa centres in selected cities.
- Outside Russia, apply at a Ukrainian embassy or consulate.
- Border guards may refuse entry even with a valid visa.
- Regular visitors cannot get permission to enter or cross occupied territories.
- Entering occupied territories without permission means Ukraine denies entry and transit.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Ukraine limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Ukraine
Visit without a visa, or get a visa before travel.
Visa requiredTourist C visaA short visit visa for tourists who need a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Base 65 USD; exceptions; urgent costs double
- Processing
- 30 days
How to apply
- Register at visa.mfa.gov.ua and choose your application office.
- Print and sign the form.
- Gather your passport, photo and trip documents.
- Submit your documents and pay the fee.
- Wait for the decision before travel.
Documents required
- Passport issued within 10 years
- Passport valid 3 months after departure
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Signed application form
- 1 photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Travel insurance covering 30,000 EUR
- Proof of enough money
- Fee payment receipt
- Stay up to 90 days within 180 days; check your visa's dates and entries.
- Processing takes working days: usually 10, urgent 5, extra checks up to 30.
Sources (13)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa information
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa to Ukraine, Ukrainian guidance
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry regime by nationality, English table
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry regime by nationality, Ukrainian table
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: electronic visa instructions
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: electronic visa issuance resumed, 18 February 2025
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: historical Boryspil and Odesa airport visa scheme
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa FAQ
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry and stay FAQ
- State Migration Service: issuance of temporary residence permits
- Ministry of Internal Affairs: entry and stay during martial law
- Cabinet of Ministers: civilian airspace closure confirmed, 10 July 2026
- President of Ukraine: Decree 921/2025 extending the United Kingdom exemption
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Russia
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneyUAH ₴
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageUkrainian
- Emergency102 police103 ambulance
Planning your Ukraine trip
- Historic LvivExplore cobbled streets, medieval monuments, churches and Korniakt Palace.
- Lviv National Art GallerySee a fine collection of art in one of Ukraine's main cultural cities.
- Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Pechersk Lavra, KyivThese World Heritage sites are known for their golden roofs.
- Andriyivsky Uzviz, KyivThis steep street has artists, souvenir sellers and a church named after Apostle Andrew.
Scams to watch for in Ukraine
- PickpocketingThieves take belongings from pockets or bags. In Kyiv, organized gangs work on the metro.
- Wallet or found-money scamSomeone draws you into an encounter involving a wallet or money they claim to have found. They use the encounter to scam you. The exact payment demand or accusation is not described.
- Robbery and targeting visible touristsThieves may target people who look unfamiliar with the area or display wealth. In Kyiv, people have been heard discussing following visitors to see what they could steal.
About Ukraine
Ukraine is a republic in Eastern Europe on the Black Sea and the second-largest state in Europe.
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Money
- Ukrainian hryvnia (₴)
- Languages
- Ukrainian
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +380
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Questions
Is entry to Ukraine restricted for Russian citizens?
Russian citizens need a visa. A visa does not guarantee entry. Extra restrictions apply to occupied territories. Russian citizens need a visa to enter Ukraine. Ukrainian border guards may refuse entry even with a valid visa if they find a traveller suspicious or their answers unreliable.
Do russian citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Russian citizens need a visa for Ukraine, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Ukraine visa?
At Ukraine's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help russian citizens enter Ukraine?
We have no record of Ukraine relaxing its rules for russian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do ukrainian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Entry to Russia is restricted for ukrainian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Ukraine?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Belgium, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Ukraine are easier for russian citizens?
Moldova, Belarus, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia, and 3 more let russian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Ukraine?
Find Ukraine's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Ukraine?
Ukrainian hryvnia (₴). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Ukraine?
Ukrainian.
How strong is the Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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