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UkraineUkraine: Various travel information
Formalities, visasFor a stay of up to 90 days, Germans, EU citizens and citizens of Switzerland can stay in the country as tourists or for visiting purposes for a maximum of 90 days per half-year (from the first entry) without a visa. The days spent in Ukraine within six months of first entry (stamp of the border authorities) are added together - the number of entries within the six months is unlimited. A passport or a provisional passport that is valid for at least one month after the end of the planned stay in Ukraine is still required when entering the country. An identity card is not sufficient for entry. For children and adolescents up to the age of 16, a child ID or, alternatively, a child's passport is sufficient, but in any case with a photo. For a stay of more than 90 days in Ukraine, a visa obtained in advance from a Ukrainian diplomatic mission is required. The same applies if gainful employment is to be carried out in Ukraine. Furthermore, due to a government resolution of 1997, there is an obligation to provide evidence of travel health insurance valid in Ukraine. It should be noted, however, that medical treatment usually has to be paid for immediately in cash, despite existing health insurance. Issuing of visas in Germany Embassy Albrechtstrasse 26 10117 Berlin Tel: +49 - (0) 30 - 28 88 70 (head office), 28 88 72 20 (consular department) Fax: +49 - (0) 30 - 28 88 71 63 (head office), 28 88 72 19 (consular department) email: [email protected] www.botschaft-ukraine.de Issuing of visas in Austria and Switzerland See under Representations of Ukraine in Austria and Representations of Ukraine in Switzerland. Import and export of foreign currency
Departure fee There is no departure fee from Ukraine. Goods import and export The following articles can be imported into Ukraine duty-free:
When entering the country, a customs declaration must be filled out, which must be presented on departure. The export of the following cultural goods is strictly prohibited: Cultural goods that are included in the State Register of National Cultural Achievements that belong to the National Archive Fund and cultural objects that belong to the Museum Fund of Ukraine. The Ukrainian customs and border authorities strictly monitor compliance with import and export regulations. Even minor violations can lead to high fines. In the event of a violation, foreigners can expect prolonged investigations during which they cannot leave the country or pretrial detention is imposed. How do you get to Ukraine?The airline Ukraine International Airlines www.ukraine-international.com flies directly to Kiev from Frankfurt and Berlin Tegel and Vienna and Zurich. Further flight connections are offered from Lviv to Warsaw, from Simferopol to Turkey and from Ivano-Frankivsk to Great Britain. The Swiss company flies from Zurich via Munich to Kiev, while Lufthansa flies from Munich and Frankfurt am Main to Kiev. Austrian Airlines flies daily from Vienna to Donetsk and Lviv. Donbassaero connects Munich and Donetsk. Ukraine's international airport, Borispol International (KBP), is about 35 km from Kiev, every half hour there is a bus to the city center. Ukraine is also connected to the other Danube countries via the Danube www.danube-river.org. The most important port cities are Odessa, Ismail on the Danube and Yalta, Sevastopol and Evpatoria in the Crimea. There are connections to the Russian ports of Novorossiysk and Sochi and the Georgian ports of Batumi and Sukhumi. There is also a ferry connection from Odessa to Istanbul www.ukrferry.com. Odessa and Yalta from start some cruise ships or take on Black and Mediterranean cruises stop here www.aida.de. Rail connections exist between Kiev and the other CIS countries. The train takes you to Moscow in around 16 hours and St. Petersburg in 36 hours. From Odessa there are direct connections to Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague, Moscow, Vilnius, Riga, Wroclaw and Warsaw. There are also train connections to Kiev from Vienna and Berlin. There are also buses between Odessa and Berlin, Hamburg and Munich as well as Greece and Bulgaria. Travel in the countryAir connections There are connections for domestic flights between Kiev and all other major Ukrainian cities. However, fuel is scarce, so flight schedules are often not adhered to. In winter there is often no flight at all. For most domestic flights, tickets can only be bought in Ukraine and as a foreigner you sometimes have to pay more than a Ukrainian. There are connections between Kiev and Lviv, Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk and Odessa by the company Aerosvit www.aeroswit.ua/eng. Railway Comfortable trains now run daily between all major Ukrainian cities. Especially in winter it is advisable to take the train instead of flying, as the trains are more reliable than the planes, but here too it is often not easy to buy tickets. Bus Buses also run between all major cities, but they don't have a particularly good reputation.
Ship There are river cruises between Kiev, Sevastopol and Odessa. Roads Most of the road network is paved and most of the roads are in relatively good condition. There are large connecting roads with refueling and overnight accommodation facilities, there are also repair shops and now almost all petrol stations also have unleaded petrol. However, it is generally advisable to refuel early enough and also to take a spare canister with you. At petrol stations you can only pay in the local currency and credit cards are rarely accepted.
City Transport There are buses, trolleybuses and trams in most cities. Kiev also has a subway that is clean, inexpensive and runs reliably. In contrast, the buses and trolleybuses are often overcrowded and often run only at irregular intervals. There are also minibuses on some routes that stop at any point. All public transport stops between 1 and 6 a.m. Car, rental car Rental cars can be booked at all major car rental companies, there are numerous places available in the larger cities. However, the cars are often in relatively poor condition. Taxis Taxi driving is relatively cheap, so taxis are a good alternative even for long journeys. There is a surcharge at night. But you should pay attention to the fare, the state taxis have taximeters, with the private companies the price should be agreed before driving. For Russian-speaking passengers, prices are often lower. For example, a trip from Kiev to Odessa is around $ 200. The taxis can be ordered by phone or stopped directly on the street with a show of hands, all cars have a black and yellow indicator light. Traffic rulesTo avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, drivers should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations in force in the country. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain more detailed information from the ADAC, the AvD or the Ukrainian traffic clubs. Seat belts are compulsory and you must have an international driver's license and a green insurance card. Top speeds
In addition, it is of course necessary to pay attention to the current local speed limits, which are indicated by traffic signs. Special regulations Anyone who obtained their driver's license less than two years ago is generally not allowed to drive faster than 70 km/h. Motorcycles must always drive with dipped headlights. Mobile phones may only be used with a hands-free system while driving. Helmets are compulsory for motorcyclists and their passengers. Blood alcohol limit The official blood alcohol limit in Ukraine for drivers of motor vehicles is 0.0. Attention There is a strict ban on alcohol in traffic. If a traffic offense has been committed under the influence of alcohol, this constitutes a significant aggravation of the penalty. Even minor personal injury must be expected in this case with a prison sentence. Unfortunately, many Ukrainian citizens do not adhere to this rule. Cars with foreign license plates are checked more often and more strictly by the police. International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, the international license plate of Ukraine is:
Infectious DiseasesThe following infectious diseases are to be expected in the Ukraine, which do not occur or rarely occur in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. However, you should be particularly careful:
Vaccination recommendations When traveling to Ukraine, the same vaccinations are recommended as in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination regulations when entering or staying in Ukraine. Current warningsThe penalties for drug offenses are much higher in Ukraine than in Germany. Several years of imprisonment are threatened with the import, possession, transport or personal consumption of small amounts of so-called soft drugs. Drug smuggling or trafficking in drugs within Ukraine is punishable by imprisonment of up to twelve years. Be careful when photographing technical equipment. Military facilities should generally not be photographed. It cannot be ruled out that charges of espionage will be brought on the basis of such photos. If convicted on this basis, there is a risk of at least eight years imprisonment in Ukraine. When exporting art and cultural goods as well as foreign exchange, but also other objects, attention is required. It is strongly advised to find out about "customs regulations" before exporting items purchased in Ukraine and to carefully follow the instructions there Foreign Office (AA) of the Federal Republic of Germany Citizen Service Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000 www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de Currency, shopping and exchange rateNational currency The national currency of Ukraine is the hryvnia Hryvnia = 100 kopecks. In the larger cities there are numerous ATMs that accept major credit cards as well as Maestro cards, etc. The exchange rate is often much cheaper than that at the exchange offices. Banks and hotels accept all trading currencies, traveler checks and numerous credit cards: ShopShop opening hours Most shops in Ukraine have the following opening hours:
Some shops are also open until 8:00 p.m. Inexpensive or country-specific goods, souvenirs Of course, a lot is sold in the tourist areas that basically nobody can use. Many of the souvenir items are of poor quality and often overpriced. However, some ceramic and leather goods, wood carvings, jewelry and paintings are recommended. You can buy art and craft items at street stalls directly from the artist, in galleries or souvenir shops. In addition, a bottle of Ukrainian sparkling wine or wine from the Crimea is always a good gift.
Ukraine: Embassies and ConsulatesVisit Countryaah for a full list of Ukraine embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of the Ukraine in GermanyThe Ukrainian embassy has been located in Albrechtstrasse in Berlin Mitte since. Very close to the embassy - at Schumannstrasse 13 is the Deutsches Theater Berlin - and directly opposite the Heinrich Böll Foundation building. Embassy of the Ukraine in Berlin Albrechtstraße 26 10117 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 28 88 72 17 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mfa.gov.ua/germany Consulate General of Ukraine Brönnerstrasse 15 60313 Frankfurt am Main Tel: 0049 - (0) 69 - 29 72 09 20 E-Mail: [email protected] Consulate General of Ukraine Mundsburger Damm 1 22087 Hamburg Tel: 0049 - (0) 40 - 22 94 98 10 E-Mail: [email protected] Consulate General of Ukraine Lessingstrasse 14 80336 Munich Tel: 0049 - (0) 89 - 55 27 37 12 E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Honorary Consulate of Ukraine August-Bebel-Straße 51 04275 Leipzig Tel: 0049 - (0) 341 - 24 25 15 20 E-Mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulate of the Ukraine Schillerplatz 7 (IHK for Rheinhessen) 55116 Mainz Tel: 0049 - (0) 6131 - 21 30 350 E-Mail: [email protected] German representations in UkraineEmbassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kiev Wul. Bohdana, Chmelnyzkoho 25 01901 Kiev Tel: 00380 - (0) - 44 - 247 68 00 Fax: 00380 - (0) - 44 - 247 68 18 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kiew.diplo.de Consulates Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Prospect Mira 15, Office 71 83015 Donetsk Tel: 00380 - (0) 62 - 343 45 47 E-Mail: [email protected] Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany Wul. Artema 58 83000 Donetsk Tel: 00380 - (0) 62 - 345 17 17 Email: [email protected] Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany Wulyzja Vynnytschenka 6 79008 Lviv Tel: 00380 - (0) 322 - 75 71 02 E-Mail: [email protected] Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany 9, Lanzheronovskayastr., Office 17 65026 Odessa Tel: 00380 - (0) 48 - 777 89 03 E-Mail: [email protected] Representations of Austria in UkraineEmbassy of the Republic of Austria in Kiev Ivana Franka 33 01030 Kiev Tel: 00380 - (0) 44 - 277 27 90 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bmeia.gv.at/kiew Consulates Austrian Honorary Consulate vul. Artema 131 83015 Donetsk Tel: 00380 - (0) 62 - 381 08 72 E-Mail: [email protected] Austrian Honorary Consulate Shevchenko Prospekt 26, 79005 Lemberg Tel: 00380 - (0) 32 - 261 20 14 E-Mail: [email protected] Representations of Ukraine in AustriaEmbassy of the Ukraine in Vienna Naaffgasse 23 1180 Vienna Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 479 71 72 11 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ukremb.at Honorary Consulate of the Ukraine Pernhartgasse 8 9020 Klagenfurt Tel: 0043 - (0) 463 - 54 70 013 Representations of Switzerland in UkraineEmbassy of the Swiss Confederation in Kiev vul. Kozyatynska 12 01015 Kiev Tel: 00 380 - (0) 44 - 281 61 28 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.eda.admin.ch/kiev The Swiss embassy in Ukraine is also responsible for Moldova. Representations of Ukraine in SwitzerlandEmbassy of the Ukraine in Bern Feldeggweg 5 3005 Bern Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 352 23 16 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mfa.gov.ua/switzerland Consulates Consulate of Ukraine Chemin de Conches 4 1231 Conches Tel: 0041 - (0) 22 - 890 04 38 Consulate of Ukraine Unter Altstadt 10 6301 Zoug Tel: 0041 - (0) 41 - 729 08 55 Email: [email protected]
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