Choosing an extended coverage will increase the maximum possible compensation amount from € 3 000 to € 30 000. This insurance policy covers €30 000 and can be used for applying a Ukrainian visa.
Advantages of the policy:
This option covers expenses, even in cases where radiation (ionizing) exposure is the cause.
Insurance for people over 70 costs:
9.9 EUR for 3 days of stay + 2.40 EUR/day
As well as a negative result of testing for COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction that was done no more than 72 hours before crossing the state border. For foreign citizens, there is no possibility to do the PCR test in Ukraine or self-isolate. In the absence of a test and/or insurance policy the border crossing for entry or transit will be denied. The insurance policy, which was purchased through the portal, can be transferred for the required period for the tourist. The procedure for changing dates can be carried out several times. Citizens of Ukraine in order to cross the Ukrainian border must have a negative PCR test that was done a maximum of 72 hours before entry. In the absence of the test, the Ukrainian must install the application Vdoma and self-isolate for 14 days. It is possible to complete self-isolation ahead of time in case of a negative PCR test result. A citizen of Ukraine, or a person with a residence permit may not buy an insurance policy. A person's presence of a certificate of antibodies to COVID-19 or a vaccination certificate does not exempt him from the need to have the results of testing for COVID-19 by PCR before crossing the state border.
As well as a negative result of testing for COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction that was done no more than 72 hours before crossing the state border. For foreign citizens, there is no possibility to do the PCR test in Ukraine or self-isolate. In the absence of a test and/or insurance policy the border crossing for entry or transit will be denied. The insurance policy, which was purchased through the portal, can be transferred for the required period for the tourist. The procedure for changing dates can be carried out several times. Citizens of Ukraine in order to cross the Ukrainian border must have a negative PCR test that was done a maximum of 72 hours before entry. In the absence of the test, the Ukrainian must install the application Vdoma and self-isolate for 14 days. It is possible to complete self-isolation ahead of time in case of a negative PCR test result. A citizen of Ukraine, or a person with a residence permit may not buy an insurance policy. A person's presence of a certificate of antibodies to COVID-19 or a vaccination certificate does not exempt him from the need to have the results of testing for COVID-19 by PCR before crossing the state border.
For more information, see the FAQ`s section
The entry of foreigners, including holders of temporary residence permits and stateless persons, into Ukraine provides for the following
All foreign citizens, regardless of age and country of arrival to Ukraine, must have an insurance policy (certificate) issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine or by a foreign insurance company with representative office in Ukraine, or contract relations (assistance) with a partner insurance company in Ukraine, covering expenses for treatment and monitoring COVID-19 and valid during the whole period of their stay in Ukraine.
The insurance policy purchased through the appropriate portal can be changed for the period required by the guest. The process of changing the dates can be done several times.
Also, you must have one of the following documents:
• proof of receipt of one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine that are WHO approved for emergency use: Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac); or
• foreign COVID certificate confirming vaccination against COVID-19 with vaccines that are included by WHO in the list of vaccines permitted for use in emergency situations, or a negative result of testing for COVID-19 by PCR method, or a document confirming the recovery of a person from COVID-19, issued by authorized institutions of the member states of the EU trust network or authorized institutions of other foreign states, with which Ukraine has concluded international treaties on mutual recognition of COVID certificates; or
• negative result from a rapid SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus antigen test (RAT, Ag) performed no more than 72 hours prior to entry; or
• negative result for COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test done no more than 72 hours prior to entry.
Certificates of antibodies to COVID-19 will not be accepted for entry.
Children under 12 years of age do not need test certificates. Children from 12 to 18 years of age must have one of the above documents, but are exempt from self-exclusion with the establishment of a "Vdoma" application.
If a foreigner has proof of receiving one or more doses of the vaccine, or a COVID certificate confirming recovery from COVID-19, they do not need to have a negative test, install the "Vdoma" application, undergo self-isolation, or do the test in Ukraine.
If the required vaccination certificate or COVID certificate is missing, the foreigner must have a negative test result, install the "Vdoma" application (except for the categories of foreigners defined in the exceptions below), and undertake to start self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time, the person will have the opportunity to undergo a PCR test, or do a rapid antigen test - in case of a negative result, self-isolation does not apply.
If a negative test result is not obtained within 72 hours of crossing the border - the person must self-isolate for 10 days in the place indicated on authorization in the Vdoma application. Self-isolation can be terminated early in case of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result.
If a person fails or refuses to install the application "Vdoma", he will be denied entry into the state.
Exceptions. Not subject to self-exclusion (Vdoma app is not installed):
• Persons under 18 years of age;
• Foreigners and stateless persons with documents confirming their departure from the country within 48 hours;
• Heads and members of official delegations of foreign states, employees of international organizations and their accompanying persons entering Ukraine at the invitation of the President of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Office of the President of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine;
• Employees of diplomatic missions and consular offices of foreign states, representatives of official international missions and organizations accredited in Ukraine and members of their families;
• Persons entering to participate in official sports competitions held on the territory of Ukraine, as well as persons accompanying them;
• Persons entering to participate in cultural events held at the invitation of cultural institutions of Ukraine, as well as their accompanying persons;
• Military personnel (units) of the armed forces of NATO member states and Partnership for Peace partner countries, participating in training activities for armed forces units or entering Ukraine at the invitation of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine;
• Experts of border agencies of EU countries, arriving within the framework of joint operations with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex;
• Members of official governmental and other delegations of Ukraine returning to Ukraine after short-term assignments abroad to participate in consultations, negotiations, conferences, meetings of international organizations, meetings of intergovernmental commissions and other joint intergovernmental bodies;
• Participants of independent external evaluation, persons intending to study in educational institutions, including courses (departments) to prepare for admission to public higher education institutions, applicants studying in educational institutions of Ukraine, as well as parents (adoptive parents), guardians, trustees or other legal representatives or other persons authorized by parents (adoptive parents), guardians, trustees or other legal representatives to accompany such persons;
• Drivers and crew members of vehicles used for cargo transportation, buses used for regular, irregular or scheduled service, crew members of air, sea and river vessels, as well as crew members of trains and locomotives;
• Persons transporting hematopoietic stem cells for the purpose of transplantation.
You can install the application by scanning the QR-code on the information posters in the passport control areas, or find the application "Vdoma" in the App Store or Play Market.
How to log into mobile app?
The app must be installed for all unvaccinated citizens 18 years of age or older who cross the state border of Ukraine, provided:
• If you receive a negative result of PCR test or rapid antigen test within 72 hours after entry, the app is not activated and self-isolation is not applied; all test results are entered into the database, cancellation of self-isolation occurs automatically with a negative test;
• If you have not received a negative test result within 72 hours of crossing the border - you must self-isolate for 10 days at the location specified during authorization in the Vdoma app. You can terminate your self-isolation early by receiving a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test result.
The test must be taken at a laboratory / clinic that is listed by the Center for Public Health (List of verified laboratories in Ukraine). Laboratories that are not on the list do not have access to the system and cannot submit a negative test result to end self-exclusion.
• If the app isn't working correctly, you can contact the app's Help Desk at https://chat.diia.gov.ua
• You can call the state hotline at 1545. You need to tell about the problems you encountered and leave a complaint about the app's operation;
• If the application does not work properly, you can report it to the police by calling 102 or the phone number of the police station nearest to the place of self-isolation, if you know it.
From February 24, 2022:
Restrictions during martial law do not apply. COVID certificates are not required.
The levels of epidemic danger - "green", "yellow", "orange" and "red" inherent in the adaptive quarantine do not apply during martial law.
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Insurance policy is issued by foreigners not only for traveling to Ukraine. It is an obligatory document, which is necessary for:
Considering the situation in the world, insurance can be both compulsory and voluntary. It is the choice of each citizen.
During martial law, air traffic is stopped. Airports are closed. Entry and exit of citizens is permitted by land transport.
WelcomeUkraine.Today is an information portal for visitors to Ukraine and Ukrainians planning to travel abroad.
The portal contains necessary and relevant information about:
There is a twenty-four-hour hotline for foreigners and Ukrainians, who need clarification of this information or operational assistance in resolving issues or misunderstandings related to crossing the Ukrainian border.
On this page you can arrange medical insurance from leading insurance companies of Ukraine.
We offer the policy for entrance for 3 days and more, which covers complete treatment and supervision in case of COVID-19, and also the policy for travelling abroad with minimum term of 2 days. The completed insurance policy will be sent to the specified email address within 10 minutes.
All information on the resource is updated daily and is available in several languages. For foreigners' convenience, the list of languages is regularly updated.
Portal was developed by the Ukrainian company Welcome Ukraine for entering Ukraine with safe and comfortable border crossing.
Are there any differences in rules of crossing the Ukrainian border, depending on what country I am planning to enter temporarily or in transit, whether I am vaccinated or not?
We have modeled possible situations. Please find the option you need below.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; temporary residence permit in Ukraine), fully vaccinated with 1, 2 or more doses of a vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use - Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac), Johnson & Johnson's Janssen and have a certificate of complete vaccination course.
In this case, entry into the country is completely free: no tests, no self-isolation. However, all foreigners, regardless of age, including vaccinated ones, must have an insurance policy that covers COVID-19 treatment and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.
I am a foreigner from 18 years old (stateless person; have temporary residence permit in Ukraine), have a COVID certificate (EU DCC or equivalent from any country, which is connected to EU system), where there is information about vaccination or proof of disease.
In this case, entry into the country is completely free - no tests, no self-exclusion. However, all foreigners regardless of age, including vaccinated ones, must have an insurance policy that covers treatment for coronavirus and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.
I am a foreigner from 18 years old (stateless person; have temporary residence permit in Ukraine), with a certificate from my doctor stating that I have had COVID-19 and also with an insurance policy.
Proof of illness is accepted only in the form of digital COVID certificate (EU DCC or analogue from any country connected to the EU system). Insurance policy is also required for entry into the country. Proof of illness in the form of a medical certificate, positive test or antibody test is not acceptable. You must have a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which is valid not more than 72 hours before crossing the border. At the border you are obliged to install and activate the "Vdoma" application and undertake to start self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time you have the opportunity to take a PCR test or an express antigen test (including directly at the airport) - in case of a negative test result the self-isolation will be cancelled. If no negative test result has been obtained within 72 hours of crossing the border - you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place specified during authorization in the Vdoma application. You can terminate self-isolation early by obtaining a negative result of the PCR test or the rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner from 18 years old (stateless person; have temporary residence permit in Ukraine), vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses of vaccine, which is not on this list: Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac), but have vaccination certificate.
To enter the country, you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which must have been carried out no more than 72 hours before the border crossing. At the border, you must install and activate the "Vdoma" application and undertake to start self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time you have the opportunity to either undergo PCR testing or do an express antigen test - in case of a negative result of such a test, self-isolation is cancelled. If you have not received a negative test result within 72 hours of crossing the border - you must self-isolate for 10 days in the location specified during authorization in the Vdoma app. You can terminate self-isolation early by receiving a negative result of the PCR test or the rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; have temporary residence permit in Ukraine) from 18 years old, not vaccinated, but have a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was conducted not more than 72 hours before crossing the border, as well as an insurance policy.
A negative test result and an insurance policy are required. Upon entry, you install and activate the "At Home" application and undertake to begin self-isolation 72 hours after entry. During this time, you have the opportunity to either undergo PCR testing or do a rapid antigen test - if you receive a negative result, self-isolation does not apply. If you have not received a negative test result within 72 hours of crossing the border - you must self-isolate for 10 days in the place specified during authorization in the Vdoma application. You can terminate self-isolation early by receiving a negative result of the PCR test or the rapid antigen test.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine) from 12 to 18 years old, unvaccinated.
To enter the country I need to have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was carried out no more than 72 hours before crossing the border. No installation of the Vdom app, self-exclusion or additional tests are required.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; I have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine) under 12 full years old, not vaccinated.
It is necessary to have an insurance policy to enter the country. Tests prior to entry, installation of the "Vdoma" application, self-isolation or additional tests are not required.
I am a foreigner (stateless person; have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine), I am going to transit through Ukraine by any type of transport that lasts less than 48 hours:
•If you are vaccinated with 1 or more doses of vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use - Pfizer / BioNTech, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac), Johnson & Johnson's Janssen - only insurance policy and vaccination certificate are required to enter the country;
• If you are not vaccinated, or do not have a digital COVID certificate (EU DCC or an equivalent from any country that is connected to the EU system) - you must have an insurance policy and a negative test result (PCR or antigen), which was performed no more than 72 hours before crossing the border to enter the country. Vdom, self-exclusion and additional tests will not be required, provided that you show proof of your departure and leave the country within 48 hours;
I do not have the ability/willingness to install the Vdoma application.
In case of inability or refusal to install the mobile application "Vdoma" a foreigner of 18 years old or more will be refused to cross the state border.
Is it compulsory to have a printed test certificate?
No, the test certificate can be in electronic form.
In what language are certificates accepted?
The certificate may be in Ukrainian, English or Russian language. Vaccination certificates - in English or translated into English.
What vaccines are recognized in Ukraine?
Ukraine recognizes vaccines that are on the WHO list of approved vaccines for use in emergency situations. As of today, these include: Pfizer / BioNTech, Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria, AstraZeneca / Covishield (India), AstraZeneca / SKBio (South Korea), Moderna / Spikevax, Sinopharm (Vero Cell), CoronaVac (Sinovac).
For how long should I take out an insurance policy?
According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No.1236, insurance policy must be issued for the entire period of stay in Ukraine. There is no minimal term indicated.
Is it necessary to buy insurance policy for children?
Yes, if the child has foreign citizenship, regardless of age, he/she should have an insurance policy for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.
If I have a residence permit for Ukraine, can I not buy an insurance policy?
Only citizens with a permanent residence permit do not need an insurance policy.
I am a foreign citizen, can I buy an insurance policy already in Ukraine?
You should produce your insurance policy at the border control. You can purchase an insurance policy online before the passport control.
What should I do if I indicated incorrect data when obtaining an insurance policy?
You can always contact the portal hotline and we will quickly make the necessary amendments to the insurance policy.
I have issued an insurance policy but I do not receive a code. What can I do?
You can reload the page, clean the cache, change the language on the page or use a different browser.
What should I do if my policy has not been delivered to my e-mail address for over 30 minutes?
Please contact the hotline and provide the data you specified when you took out the insurance.
I can't pay the insurance, what should I do?
If you do not pay, we recommend to contact your bank, as they often do not trust payment systems. It is necessary to confirm that it is you who make the transaction. You can also contact the hotline at the WelcomeUkraine.Today portal.
Who can buy insurance?
Insurance is provided for foreigners (non-residents of Ukraine) and citizens of Ukraine, including adults and children without age limits.
Where can I become acquainted with the conditions of coronavirus insurance contract?
You can read the terms of the insurance contract on our site in the "Insurance policy issue" section.
Do I need to print the e-policy?
The electronic insurance policy does not need to be printed out. It is enough to save it to your phone or tablet so that you can always access your document and show it to the representatives of the border control.
What should I do if I have bought an insurance policy but my trip is cancelled?
Please inform the portal hotline about the reasons for cancellation and we will be happy to reschedule or refund your payment.
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Current rules of crossing the Ukrainian border are regulated by the Cabinet of Ministers Decree № 1236 dated December 2020 with the latest changes dated May 31, 2022, and is also valid during martial law
All foreign citizens and holders of temporary residence permit regardless of the country of arrival for entry into Ukraine must have an insurance policy (certificate) issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine, covering expenses related to medical treatment COVID-19, observation, and valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.
All foreign citizens, holders of temporary residence permits and stateless persons must have one of these documents:
• A document confirming receipt of one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine, which are included by the WHO in the list of approved for use in emergency situations; or
• A foreign COVID certificate confirming vaccination against COVID-19 with vaccines that are on the WHO list of approved for use in emergency situations, or a negative PCR test result for COVID-19, or proof that the person has recovered from COVID-19; or
• Negative result of PCR test or express test for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus antigen, which is made not more than 72 hours before the entry to Ukraine.
Tests for entry into Ukraine are not required for vaccinated persons and children under 12 years old.
Foreign guests from 18 years old who have not been vaccinated against coronavirus and cross the state border for entry are required to have a negative test result and to install the application "Vdoma" on cell phone to control self-isolation regardless of the period of stay in Ukraine.
Self-isolation does not apply if within 72 hours of entry to undergo PCR-testing or do a rapid test for the antigen and get a negative result!
Since September 20, 2021 foreigners and stateless persons who enter Ukraine for the purpose of transit and have documents confirming their departure from the country within 48 hours are exempt from self-isolation and, accordingly, from installing the "Vdoma" application and undergoing testing in Ukraine.
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