Geographically the country has many different types of areas, with mountains to the west and forests to the north, and the Black Sea to the south. With all of this variation Ukraine is rich with natural beauty. Although the capital of the country is Kyiv, there are many other large cities spread throughout the country such as Odessa and Lviv.

Ukraine Visas:
Multiple entry visas are valid up to 3 years. Since only one type of visa is issued per entry, the primary purpose of entry should be stated in a visa application form.

Ukraine Visa Instructions and Application Form:
Click here for step by step instructions in obtaining a Visa for entry into Ukraine

Travelers must declare all cash and jewelry, regardless of value, upon entering Ukraine. Any undeclared items are subject to confiscation. Under customs regulations, travelers may bring up to 10,000 U.S. dollars into Ukraine without special permission. More than 10,000 U.S. dollars requires a written statement by the traveler. There are strict customs regulations and procedures regarding the export of antiquities and items of historical interest.

Ukraine is a cash economy. Traveler's checks and credit cards are gaining wider acceptance in larger cities. However, use of credit cards is limited to better hotels, Western-style restaurants, international airlines and selected stores. Customs regulations prohibit sending cash, traveler's checks, personal checks, credit cards, or passports through the international mail system. Customs authorities regularly confiscate these items as contraband. Changing U.S. dollars for Ukrainian hryvnia or another currency is legal only at banks, currency exchange desks at hotels, and licensed exchange booths. Carry your passport at all times.

Full country name: Ukraine
Area: 603,700 sq km
Population: 48.05 million
Capital City: Kiev (pop 2.6 million)
People: Ukrainian 73%, Russian 22%, Jewish 1%
Language: Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Polish, Hungarian
Religion: Ukrainian Orthodox, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic, Protestant, Jewish
Government: republic
Head of State: President Victor Yushchenko
GDP: US$218 billion
GDP per capita: US$4,500
Annual Growth: -1.7%
Inflation: 5.5%
Major Industries: Coal, electric power, ferrous and nonferrous metals, machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food-processing (especially sugar), grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, vegetables, beef, milk
Major Trading Partners: Russia, China, Turkey, Germany, Belarus, US, Poland, Italy
Member of EU: No
Ukraine Visa Requirements: Click here for instructions