Ukraine Entry Guide for Romania Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for Romanian Citizens (2026)

Romanian citizens can enter Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, private visits, business meetings, and transit. Entry is allowed only with a valid Romanian passport. A Romanian national ID card is not accepted for crossing the Ukrainian border.

Ukraine remains under martial law in 2026. Border officers may apply additional checks, including verification of your travel purpose, accommodation, funds, and insurance. If you have an active entry ban or cannot confirm the purpose of travel, you may be refused entry.

Required Documents

Prepare a printed and digital set of documents for border control:

• Passport (valid for your entire stay; carry it at all times).
• Travel medical insurance valid for Ukraine (mandatory for foreigners in 2026).
• Proof of travel purpose: hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter, tour voucher, medical appointment documents, or onward tickets for transit.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the planned stay (cash, bank card + statement, prepaid accommodation, or a host’s guarantee letter).

Financial means formula used by border control: FO = ((20 × Pm) ÷ 30) × (Kd + 5), where Pm is the subsistence minimum (2026: 3,209 UAH) and Kd is the number of days in Ukraine. Example: for 30 days, the minimum is 24,344 UAH.

Travel Insurance

A medical insurance policy is required for Romanian citizens entering Ukraine in 2026. Choose a policy that clearly covers:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care and ambulance services
• Repatriation
• Coverage for COVID-19-related medical expenses (if needed)
• War-related risks (recommended due to the security situation)

Buy insurance before travel so you can show the policy at the border. Many travelers arrange coverage online via insurance-ukraine.com.

Safety

Security conditions vary by region. Plan conservatively and follow local rules:

• Check the curfew in the city/region you will visit and plan transport accordingly.
• Install the Air Alarm app for real-time air-raid alerts and follow shelter instructions.
• Carry emergency contacts and the contact details of Romania’s diplomatic mission in Ukraine.
• Avoid photographing or filming military personnel, checkpoints, air-defense positions, or military equipment.

Kyiv and other major cities can be visited, but alerts and restrictions are possible. Keep flexible schedules and choose accommodation with nearby shelter access.

Customs

Green corridor is for items that do not require written declaration and are within limits. You can generally bring:

• Personal belongings
• Goods for personal use up to EUR 500 and 50 kg
• Food for personal consumption (not for sale) up to EUR 200
• Cash up to EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) without declaration
• Medicines (non-narcotic/non-psychotropic): typically up to 5 retail packages per medicine per person

Red corridor is required if you carry items that must be declared (e.g., goods above limits, certain controlled items, currency above EUR 10,000, cultural valuables, or goods requiring permits). Keep receipts when possible—customs may assess value based on documents or comparable pricing.

Prohibited imports include narcotics/psychotropic substances, explosives, toxic substances, certain animal imports without proper documents, and weapons (including gas/spray weapons) without permits.

Export from Ukraine: goods under EUR 10,000 can usually be exported without written declaration. Certain categories may still require declaration or permits. Some food products and medicines have restrictions; if you carry prescription medicines, keep the prescription and original packaging.

Driving

Ukraine has right-hand traffic. If you enter with your own car, prepare:

• Valid driver’s license
• Vehicle registration document
• Mandatory third-party liability insurance accepted in Ukraine

Foreign-plate vehicles: foreign citizens may generally drive a foreign-registered car in Ukraine for up to 1 year for personal use. If you plan to stay longer than 2 months, contact an МВД (Ministry of Internal Affairs) service center for temporary vehicle registration requirements.

Speed limits (typical):

• Residential/pedestrian zones: 20 km/h
• In cities: 50 km/h
• Outside cities: 90 km/h
• Divided roads outside cities: 110 km/h
• Motorways: 130 km/h

Child safety: children under 12 must use appropriate child restraints; transporting a child in the front seat without a child seat is prohibited.

Checkpoints: slow down, follow instructions, and have documents ready. Turn off and remove dashcams from the windshield and avoid using your phone while passing. Do not exit the vehicle unless asked, and be ready for trunk/interior inspection.