Traveling to Ukraine During the War in 2024. What You Need to Know

How to Get to Kyiv from Poland:

• By bus: Regular bus services operate from Polish cities such as Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Przemysl, Lublin, and Gdansk to Kyiv.
• By train: Google trains from Warsaw or other Polish cities. It is possible to travel with a change in Przemysl.

Visa Regime:

• EU citizens can travel to Ukraine without a visa and stay in the country for 90 days.
• Citizens of other countries may require a visa.

Basic Rules:

• Always carry your documents with you: passport, ID card, visa (if required).
• Be aware of the curfew: a curfew is in effect in most regions, usually from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Movement during this time is prohibited.
• Follow the rules of conduct during an air raid: have a map of bomb shelters with you and go there in case of an air raid.

Other tips:

• Check the current security situation in Ukraine: https://mfa.gov.ua/en.
• Register in the “Friend” system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friend_%28operating_system%29.
• Get travel insurance: it is recommended to have insurance that covers war risks.
• Be prepared for changes: plans may change due to hostilities.
• Respect Ukrainians and their culture: the war has deeply affected people's lives, be empathetic and patient.

Remember: traveling to Ukraine during the war is not ordinary tourism. It is an opportunity to support the Ukrainian people and see a country fighting for its freedom.