Ukraine Entry Guide for Georgia Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for Georgia Citizens

Georgian citizens can enter Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, private visits, business meetings, and other non-work purposes. Border officers may ask questions and request supporting documents (see below). If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you must arrange a legal basis for a longer stay (for example, a temporary residence permit) or leave Ukraine and respect the 90/180-day rule.

Passport validity: Ukraine does not set a strict minimum passport-validity term for Georgian citizens, but your passport must be valid for the entire trip and in good condition (no damage, missing pages, or unreadable data).

Entry with ID card: A Georgian national ID card may be accepted only in cases allowed by bilateral arrangements and border practice. For the most reliable entry, travel with a valid international passport.

COVID-19: Ukraine has no COVID-related entry restrictions in 2026.

Required Documents

Prepare a small “border folder” (printed or saved offline) with the following:

• Valid international passport.
• Travel medical insurance valid for Ukraine for the full period of stay (mandatory).
• Proof of purpose of travel (one or more): hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter from friends/relatives/company, tourist voucher, medical appointment documents, or onward tickets for transit.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the trip (cash, bank statement, card balance, paid accommodation, or a host’s guarantee letter).
• No active entry ban (border control checks this automatically; if you previously overstayed or had legal issues, carry documents that clarify your situation).

Travel Insurance

Medical insurance is a mandatory entry requirement for foreigners, including Georgian citizens. Choose a policy that clearly states coverage in Ukraine and includes:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care and hospitalization
• Medical evacuation and repatriation
• Coverage for risks connected with the security situation (check policy wording)

Buy insurance before departure and keep the policy number and insurer hotline accessible offline. Many travelers arrange coverage online via insurance-ukraine.com.

If you enter by car: you must also have valid mandatory third-party liability insurance for driving in Ukraine (often arranged at the border or in advance, depending on your route and insurer).

Safety

Ukraine remains under martial law in 2026. Travel is possible, but you must follow local rules and be ready for changes.

• Curfew: curfew times vary by region and can change. Confirm the curfew for your destination and plan arrivals/departures accordingly.
• Air-raid alerts: install the Air Alarm app and enable notifications. Know the nearest shelter location for your accommodation and places you visit.
• Documents: carry your passport (or a copy plus the original stored safely) and keep your entry stamp/records.
• Embassy contacts: save the contact details of Georgia’s diplomatic mission responsible for Ukraine and your emergency contacts.

Kyiv and other major cities: daily life continues, but alerts and restrictions can occur. Follow official instructions, avoid restricted areas, and do not photograph checkpoints, military personnel, or sensitive infrastructure.

Customs

At the border you may choose a customs corridor:

Green corridor (no written declaration) is for items that do not require declaration/taxation. Typical allowances include:

• Personal belongings for personal use
• Goods up to EUR 500 total value and up to 50 kg
• Food for personal consumption (not for sale) up to EUR 200
• Cash up to EUR 10,000 (or equivalent). If more, declare it and be ready to show bank documents confirming withdrawal/ownership.
• Medicines (non-narcotic/non-psychotropic): generally up to 5 packages of each medicine per person

Red corridor (written declaration) is required for:

• Goods requiring permits
• Currency and cultural valuables subject to declaration
• Securities and payment documents
• Medicines containing narcotic/psychotropic substances or precursors
• Goods over EUR 500 and/or heavier than 50 kg

Prohibited to import: narcotics/psychotropics, explosives, toxic substances, uncertified food products, materials promoting violence/racism/war or pornography, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons (including cold/firearms/gas weapons) without the required Ukrainian permits.

Export from Ukraine: goods up to EUR 10,000 may be exported without a written declaration in many cases. Higher values generally require declaration. Some categories (cultural items, weapons, certain controlled goods) are restricted and may require permits.

Common export restrictions: certain food products (for example lard/sausages, dairy, fresh meat), large quantities of fish/caviar without permits, and medicines with narcotic/psychotropic substances or large liquid volumes. If you plan to export antiques, art, or collectibles, check permit requirements before purchase.

Driving

Traffic side: driving is on the right-hand side. Roads are generally free to use (no nationwide toll system for passenger cars).

Foreign-plated cars: foreign citizens may bring a car with foreign plates for personal use. You can drive it in Ukraine for up to one year. If you stay in Ukraine for more than two months, you must contact an МВД (Ministry of Internal Affairs) service center for temporary registration. After one year, the vehicle must leave Ukraine.

Speed limits (unless signs indicate otherwise):

• Residential/pedestrian zone: 20 km/h
• In settlements (cities): 50 km/h
• Outside settlements: 90 km/h
• Divided roads outside settlements: 110 km/h
• Motorways: 130 km/h

Documents: carry your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and valid motor liability insurance. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front passenger.

Children in cars: children under 12 must use appropriate child restraints; transporting a child in the front seat without a child seat is prohibited. Children over 12 must wear seat belts.

Checkpoints during martial law: slow down, follow instructions, and keep documents ready. Turn off and remove dashcams from the windshield and do not film. Stop at the “STOP” sign, switch off headlights, turn on hazard lights, and wait for a signal. Be prepared for inspection of documents, vehicle, and luggage.