Travel advisory · UkraineGovernments advise against all travel to Ukraine.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Crimea · avoid all travel · Germany, New Zealand, UK, US
Zaporizhzhia · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain

Also named by one government: 50 km strip along the Belarus border (UK), All other regions of Ukraine (UK), Chernihiv (Spain), Dnipro (Spain), Donbas (Spain), Donetsk (Germany), Eastern parts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts (US), Kharkiv (Spain), Kherson (Germany), Luhansk (Germany), Odessa (Spain), Sumy (Spain), Chernivtsi (UK), Chernobyl (Spain), Ivano-Frankivsk (UK), Lviv (UK), Rivne (beyond 50 km of Belarus border) (UK), Ternopil (UK), Volyn (beyond 50 km of Belarus border) (UK), Zakarpattia (UK), Zhytomyr (beyond 50 km of Belarus border) (UK)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	Advises against all travel to most regions; all but essential travel to some western regions	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Do not travel to Ukraine for any reason	Aug 28, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid all travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Vor Reisen in die Ukraine wird gewarnt (Reisewarnung)	Oct 13, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Do not travel to Ukraine	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Formellement déconseillé : tout le territoire ukrainien	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Europe

Ukraine

Travelers go for Kyiv's medieval churches, Lviv's historic core, the Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea coast.

Start with the essentials Plan a trip to Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe and the largest country lying entirely within Europe. It borders Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova and Russia, and the Black Sea washes its south coast. Kyiv, the capital, has Saint Sophia Cathedral, begun in the 11th century, with much of its original interior surviving. Lviv, in the west, has a historic core dating to its founding around 1256.

Beyond the cities, the land is mostly steppe and plains, rising to the Carpathian Mountains in the west, where Hoverla, at 2,061 meters, is the highest peak. The Danube Delta on the Romanian border is a wetland important for conservation. Summers are warm and the Black Sea coast draws summer visitors, while winters are cold. Late spring to early autumn is the usual season to go. Plan at least a week for one or two regions. Before you book, check current official safety advice. Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, martial law remains in force, and Crimea and parts of the east and south are under Russian occupation.

Five things to know before Ukraine

Read the current travel advisory first
The FCDO advises against all travel to most of Ukraine and against all but essential travel to Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Chernivtsi and Lviv. Missile and drone attacks continue. UK travel advice
Check the visa-free window for your passport
The UK says British citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days in 180 until 30 January 2027. Expect an immigration card, possible fingerprints and proof of funds. Visas and entry
Plan the route in overland, not by air
Do not assume flights. Routes in have mostly meant train or bus from Poland, Moldova, Romania or Slovakia; confirm options and border waits first, and use only official checkpoints.
Follow air alerts and martial law rules
Take shelter at once when an air alert sounds; the FCDO suggests the Air Alert app. Curfews vary by region, and attacks on energy sites can cause blackouts.
Read your insurer's war and advice clauses
The FCDO says your policy could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. Specialist cover for conflict zones has its own limits, so get terms in writing. Travel insurance

Ukraine travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Poland

Western neighbor, with Warsaw and Kraków, and the busiest rail link.

Read the guide Moldova

Southwestern neighbor and a small, wine-focused country.

Read the guide Romania

Southern neighbor, from Bucharest to the Carpathians.

Read the guide Visas and entry

Visa-free stays, border checks and passport validity.

Read the guide Travel insurance

Medical cover and what policies exclude in conflict zones.

Read the guide Transport planning

Trains, buses and border crossings in the wider region.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Ukraine

See all attractions in Ukraine

Historic site · KharkivDerzhprom

Garden · UkraineKyiv National Botanical GardenVisit on a weekday for a quieter walk and an easier search for parking.

Sight · UkraineSt Nicholas Cathedral

Museum · LvivPharmacy Museum

Destinations in Ukraine

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CityLvivExplore

CityChernivtsiExplore

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CityOdesaExplore

CityKyivExplore

CityKharkivExplore

When to go

Rainy days
Snowy days

Best

JanuaryCloudy12 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh0°Low-4°Freezing
FebruaryCloudy9 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh2°Low-3°Cold
MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low0°Thaw
AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Spring
MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Mild, green
JunePartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Warm
JulyPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Warm, storms
AugustClear7 rainy daysHigh27°Low17°Warm
SeptemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Mild
OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Cool, rain
NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh6°Low2°Cold, damp
DecemberSnow13 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh2°Low-2°Freezing

Average daily high and low in Kyiv, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Ukraine

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 9°
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 7 km/h
Chance of rain: 3%

Ukraine

10:36 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT+2

Today9°7°3%Monday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 3%.
Tue10°8°10%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 10°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 10%.
Wed8°1°8%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 8°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 8%.
Thu5°0°3%Thursday: Cloudy. High 5°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 3%.
Fri7°1°30%Friday: Rain. High 7°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 30%.
Sat5°-1°13%Saturday: Cloudy. High 5°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 13%.
Sun7°0°4%Sunday: Cloudy. High 7°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 4%.

Updated 06:17 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 45.44 UAH

Amount

Converted to

UAH · Ukrainian Hryvnia

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Ukraine

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

Christmas market with people and festive lights

NovemberSalzburg ChristkindlmarktNov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

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NovemberNuremberg ChristkindlesmarktNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026

NovemberStrasbourg Christmas marketNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026

Festivals by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
JunLeopolis Jazz FestLviv
JulAtlas FestivalKyiv
AugTwo days and two nights of new musicOdesaLvivMozArtLviv
SepKyiv Music FestAcross UkraineKontrastyLviv
Oct
Nov
Dec

Before you go to Ukraine

eSIM for UkraineData in Kyiv and LvivRead the guide Travel insuranceRead war-related exclusionsRead the guide Entry and exit rulesExit rule for men aged 18 to 60Read the guide Money in UkraineCurrency is the hryvniaRead the guide

Rules for Ukraine, checked

Most male Ukrainian citizens aged 18 to 60 are generally not allowed to leave the country, which can affect travel with male companions.

Martial law was declared in February 2022 and remains in force; check current official advice before travelling.Read more

Many roads and bridges were destroyed in the war, so check road and rail status before each journey.

Crimea and Sevastopol are under Russian occupation; check the UK government advice before planning any trip to the south coast.Read more

Ukraine FAQ

Is it safe to travel to Ukraine right now?

The FCDO advises against all travel to most of the country and against all but essential travel to the west, and says attacks happen across Ukraine. Read your own government's advice first.

Can I fly to Ukraine?

Do not assume you can. Check current airline and government information before planning anything. Overland entry from neighboring countries has been the main route, but waits and rules change.

Do British citizens need a visa for Ukraine?

Not for visits of up to 90 days in 180, the UK says, with that rule running to 30 January 2027. Other passports differ, so check with Ukraine's official sources before travel.

What should I do when an air raid alert sounds?

Go to shelter immediately. The FCDO recommends the Air Alert app for notifications. Martial law is in place and curfew rules vary by region, so follow local instructions.

Does travel insurance cover Ukraine?

The FCDO warns a policy could be invalidated if you go against its advice. Standard cover often excludes war, so read the exclusions and get any specialist terms in writing.