Tourism


Visas

The entry to Ukraine does not require a visa for the holders of diplomatic and private passports.

 

Entrance through Customs

You can hold maximum 10.000 euro without a declaration

 

Sightseeing

Ukraine is located in the center of Europe and Asia, therefore, there is a variety of transport means for travelling. Tourists can travel to Ukraine by air, sea and land transport, such as train, plane or car. The fastest and easiest way to get to Ukraine from other continents is by plane. And many of the biggest cities in Ukraine have modern airports with direct flights from Europe, Asia and Africa on a daily basis. The Ukrainian major airport is "Boryspil" Airport in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The airport is situated 40 km from the city Centre. There are several flights per day to other countries, thus, connecting Ukraine with the world. There are also airports in Lviv, Kharkiv and Odessa having flights to the Arab countries. The airport in Odessa is considered to be the largest one in Ukraine. To come to Ukraine you have to know the entry procedures of Ukraine and Customs controls.

Tourism in Ukraine is demanding not only due to its natural beauty and rich history, but also because of the development of family tourism and wonderful opportunities for medical treatment and other modern facilities.

Ukraine has an excellent geographical location, good climate conditions and picturesque scenery. Carpathian Mountains are usually a popular destination for skiing, mountain climbing and kayaking.

Ukraine also preserves a large number of regions of ethnic identity giving tourists a  great opportunity to learn about the Ukrainian culture, songs, dances and cuisine.

Tourism statistics in Ukraine show that tourists are more attracted by the largest regions as Kyiv, then Lviv, the Carpathians and Odessa.

The Carpathian Mountains are considered to be the Green Pearl of Ukraine. It is one of the most popular resorts and tourist centers of the country. A beautiful mix of natural areas, forests, meadows, shepherds and humans living in harmony with nature is what makes the mountains so attractive to tourists. An original nature of territory, beauty of its Alpine meadows and woods, rivers and mountain lakes, soft climate, curative mineral sources, the historical and architectural monuments can attract everyone. Thousands of tourists visit the resorts are located in Slavsko, Bukovel, Tysovets, and Dragobrat.

The easiest way to travel to Ukraine is by plane. And all major cities in Ukraine have airline relations with some Arab countries; they are Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkiv and Lviv.

Some airports have direct flights to the following cities: Dubai (the United Arab Emirates), Sharjah (the United Arab Emirates), Cairo (Egypt), Hurghada (Egypt), Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), Amman (Jordan), Istanbul (Turkey) and Warsaw (Poland) etc.

Kyiv is the most magnificent tourist city in Ukraine. It is known to be the oldest city in Eastern Europe. Its distance is 25 km from the east to the west and 42 km from the north to the south, lying on the bank of the Dnipro river. There are unique stunning views of the Ukrainian nature alongside with the architectural sights.

Kyiv area is 827 km2. Its area takes only 42% of the territory. It comprises rivers, green natural sights and parks. Kyiv is the economic, administrative, cultural, and scientific center of the country.

The golden dome of the Orthodox Cathedrals has an old imprint. There are also a large quantity of theatres, galleries and museums whose doors are opened for visitors throughout the year. One of the most outstanding architectural monuments is St. Sophia’s Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves), recognised as the world heritage by UNESCO. Another distinctive landmark in Kyiv is a giant Motherland Monument situated on the right bank of the Dnipro river, which is also exhibited in the Museum of the Great Patriotic War.