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The Ukrainian passport is ranked 38th in terms of freedom of movement. So, Ukrainian citizens can enter visa-free, get a visa on arrival, or an electronic visa to 134 countries worldwide.
Where Can Ukrainians Travel Without a Visa?
You can enter the following countries visa-free with a Ukrainian passport:
| Country | Allowed stay | Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days | Kyrgyzstan | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days | Latvia | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days | Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Argentina | 90 days | Lithuania | 90 days |
| Armenia | 180 days | Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days | Malaysia | 30 days |
| Azerbaijan | 90 days | Malta | 90 days |
| Barbados | 28 days | Marshall Islands | 90 days |
| Belarus | 90 days | Mauritius | 90 days |
| Belgium | 90 days | Micronesia | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30 days | Moldova | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days | Monaco | 90 days |
| Brunei | 30 days | Mongolia | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days | Montenegro | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days | Namibia | 3 months |
| Colombia | 90 days | Netherlands | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 90 days | Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days | North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days | Norway | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days | Palestine | 30 days |
| Denmark | 90 days | Panama | 180 days |
| Dominica | 90 days | Paraguay | 90 days |
| Dominican Republic | 90 days | Peru | 183 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days | Poland | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 90 days | Portugal | 90 days |
| Estonia | 90 days | Qatar | 90 days |
| Eswatini | 30 days | Romania | 90 days |
| Fiji | 4 months | Russia | 90 days |
| Finland | 90 days | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 90 days |
| France | 90 days | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Georgia | 1 year | San Marino | 90 days |
| Germany | 90 days | Serbia | 30 days |
| Greece | 90 days | Slovakia | 90 days |
| Grenada | 3 months | Slovenia | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days | Spain | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days | Sweden | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days | Switzerland | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 14 days | Tajikistan | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days | Thailand | 30 days |
| Iceland | 90 days | Turkey | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days | United Arab Emirates | 30 days |
| Israel | 90 days | Uruguay | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days | Uzbekistan | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 30 days | Vanuatu | 30 days |
| Kazakhstan | 90 days | Vatican | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
To enter a visa-free country with a Ukrainian passport, you need to prepare the following:
- Passport. You need to have a valid passport, usually three up to six months of validity-depending on the country.
- Health insurance. You must purchase travel health insurance that will cover the duration of your visit.
- Financial means. You have to prove that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay. Some countries require a specific amount per day.
- Evidence of return ticket. To show that you won’t stay more than you are allowed, you must prove that you have purchased a return flight ticket.
- The purpose of your travel. At the border, you need to state the reason for your visit.
eVisa Countries for Ukrainians
If you are from Ukraine, you can get an eVisa to visit the countries listed below:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | 30 days |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Co´te d'Ivoire | 3 months |
| Djibouti | 31 days |
| Egypt | 30 days |
| Ethiopia | up to 90 days |
| Gabon | up to 6 months |
| Guinea | 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 30 days (single entry) |
| India | 60 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Kuwait | 3 months |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Lesotho | 30 days |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Mexico | 30 days |
| Myanmar | up to 70 days |
| Oman | 30 days |
| Pakistan | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 30 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
| Singapore | N/A |
| South Sudan | up to 6 months |
| Sri Lanka | up to 6 months |
| Suriname | 90 days |
| Tanzania | 3 months |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 3 months |
You can get an eVisa by submitting your application online- you don’t need to visit a visa office for an electronic permit (unless specifically required). Usually, an embassy/consulate will have a link for the eVisa application posted on their website. All you have to do is enter your personal information, reasons for your visit and attach a few required documents.
Once your application is approved, you will receive a document in your email you have to print out and take with you when you travel.
Where Can Ukrainian Citizens Get a Visa on Arrival?
The countries listed below can provide you with a visa on arrival if you are a Ukrainian citizen:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | 30 days |
| Bangladesh | 30 days |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Cape Verde | 90 days |
| Comoros | 90 days |
| Egypt | 30 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 30 days (single entry) |
| Iran | 30 days |
| Jordan | 30 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Kuwait | 3 months |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Lebanon | 30 days |
| Macau | 30 days |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| Maldives | 30 days |
| Mauritania | 30 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Nepal | 90 days |
| Palau | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Samoa | 60 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
| Senegal | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 3 months |
| Somalia | 30 days |
| Sri Lanka | up to 6 months |
| Tanzania | 3 months |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Togo | 7 days |
| Tonga | 31 days |
| Tuvalu | 30 days |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 3 months |
Countries that issue visas on arrival allow you to enter without a permit, but once you arrive at the airport, you have to apply for a visa. There, you will receive an application form and a list of requirements which usually include:
- Passport
- Photographs
- Proof of accommodation
- Evidence of financial means
- Visa payment
Visa Requirements for Ukrainian Nationals
If you have a Ukrainian passport, then you must apply for a visa when visiting the following countries:
| Afghanistan | South Korea |
| Algeria | Kosovo |
| Angola | Liberia |
| Australia | Libya |
| Bahamas | Mali |
| Belize | Morocco |
| Bhutan | Nauru |
| Botswana | New Zealand |
| Burkina Faso | Niger |
| Burundi | Nigeria |
| Cameroon | Papua New Guinea |
| Canada | Philippines |
| Central African Republic | Saint Lucia |
| Chad | Sierra Leone |
| China | Solomon Islands |
| Republic of the Congo | South Africa |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Sudan |
| Cuba | Syria |
| Equatorial Guinea | Taiwan |
| Eritrea | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Gambia | Tunisia |
| Ghana | Turkmenistan |
| Guyana | United Kingdom |
| Iraq | United States |
| Ireland | Venezuela |
| Japan | Vietnam |
| Kiribati | Yemen |
| North Korea |
The application process for a visa is different from country to country. Still, usually, you have to make an appointment at the local embassy or visa office and submit your application. Depending on the embassy’s workload, it may take up to several months before you can book an appointment- so make sure you plan ahead of your travels.