Travel Notices

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Emerging from Communist rule and the Chernobyl ruins (now a tourist attraction) is a nation with natural beauty, charming villages, rolling countryside, and a sophisticated capital city of Kiev. Enjoy Mediterranean-like beaches on the Black Sea, hiking through silver birch forests, antiquities and cathedrals in Yalta and Lviv, and shopping for caviar, Vodka and fur caps.

Fast Facts

Already booked on one of our packages to Ukraine? See everything you need to know before you go.

Overview

Capital: Kiev
Population:  45.2 million
Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia
Languages: Ukrainian
Drives on the: Right
Time zone: UTC +2
Entry requirements Please see our Entry Requirements page.
Staying Healthy

There are no health requirements for entering Ukraine. Do not drink the tap water. The taste is horrible due to the high amounts of chrlorine used to disinfect the water. Ukraine also has the highest adult HIV prevalence rate in Europe. Talk to your physician when planning a trip to Ukraine.

Center for Disease Control
World Health Organization
Weather

Ukraine has a mostly temperate continental climate, although a more Mediterranean climate is found on the southern Crimean coast. Precipitation is disproportionately distributed; it is highest in the west and north and lowest in the east and southeast. Winters vary from cool along the Black Sea to cold farther inland. 
Money & Credit Cards

Always notify your bank prior to departure to avoid any problems using your credit or debit card while traveling.
Shopping

In Ukraine, shop for artwork. 
Electricity & Power Adapters

220 volts. Plugs C, D, E & F. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit.

Learn more about electrical standards around the world.
Cell Phones & Internet

Want to take your cell phone, tablet or laptop, but not sure how to get cell service or wifi? Read up on using your cell phone abroad and the top 5 ways to get Internet abroad.

Tours & Packages

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