Ukraine Entry Guide for Brazil Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for Brazil Citizens (2026)

Brazilian citizens can enter Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, private visits, business meetings, and other short stays. Your total days in Ukraine are counted across the entire 180-day window, including multiple entries.

Entry is allowed with a valid Brazilian international passport. A Brazilian ID card is not accepted for border crossing. Ukraine currently has no COVID-19 entry restrictions, but border officers may still ask standard questions about your trip and request supporting documents.

Required Documents

Carry printed or offline copies (phone battery can die at the border). Border officers may request any of the following:

• Passport (recommended: valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure, even if your passport has no formal minimum validity rule).
• Travel medical insurance valid in Ukraine for the full dates of stay.
• Proof of purpose of travel (see examples below).
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (cash, bank statements, cards, paid accommodation, or a host guarantee letter).
• Return/onward plan (tickets or a clear itinerary), especially if asked during checks.

Accepted proof of purpose can include:

• Hotel booking or rental agreement (with address and dates)
• Invitation letter from friends/relatives or a Ukrainian company (with contact details)
• Tour operator voucher / organized tour confirmation
• Medical documents if traveling for treatment
• Tickets to a third country if transiting

Minimum funds formula used for checks (2026): FO = ((20 × Pm) ÷ 30) × (Kd + 5), where Pm = 3,209 UAH and Kd is the number of days in Ukraine. Example: for 30 days, the minimum is 24,344 UAH. Proof can be cash (UAH/EUR/USD), bank statements, cards with balance, paid accommodation, or a host guarantee letter.

Travel Insurance

Ukraine requires foreign visitors, including Brazilian citizens, to have medical insurance. Choose a policy that clearly states coverage in Ukraine and includes:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care and hospitalization
• Repatriation (medical evacuation/return home if needed)
• Coverage for COVID-19-related medical expenses
• Coverage that does not exclude war-related risks (read exclusions carefully)

Buy your policy before departure and keep the certificate accessible. Many travelers arrange coverage online via insurance-ukraine.com.

Safety

Ukraine remains under martial law, and security conditions can change quickly by region. Practical steps that help:

• Check the curfew rules for the city/region you will visit and plan transport accordingly.
• Install the Air Alarm app for real-time alerts and follow local instructions during alarms.
• Carry your passport and entry stamp/records; keep digital copies stored offline.
• Do not photograph or film checkpoints, military personnel, air defense, or military equipment.
• Keep emergency numbers saved and know the address of your accommodation in Ukrainian (or written down).

Emergency number: 112 (single number for emergency services). Also used: 101 fire, 102 police, 103 ambulance, 104 gas emergency.

Customs

Green corridor is for items not subject to declaration/tax. You may generally bring:

• Personal belongings
• Goods up to EUR 500 total value and up to 50 kg
• Food for personal use (not for sale) up to EUR 200
• Cash up to EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) without declaration; above this, be ready to show bank withdrawal documentation and declare as required
• Medicines (non-narcotic/non-psychotropic): typically up to 5 packages of each medicine per person

Red corridor is required for items that must be declared (permit-controlled goods, higher-value/heavier goods, certain medicines, cultural values, large amounts of currency, etc.). Keep receipts when possible—customs may assess value based on documents or comparable prices.

Prohibited imports include narcotics/psychotropics, explosives and toxic substances, certain food products without required certification, materials promoting violence/racism/war or pornography, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons (including gas sprays) without required permits.

Export rules: You can export goods up to EUR 10,000 without written declaration in many cases. Items restricted by Ukrainian law or subject to customs control may require declaration and duties even below EUR 10,000. Exporting above EUR 10,000 requires declaration and may require duties.

Common export prohibitions/restrictions can include certain foods (e.g., lard/sausages, dairy, fresh meat), limits on fish/caviar, specific medicines (narcotic/psychotropic, potent medicines without prescription, large liquid volumes), weapons/ammunition, explosives, toxic substances, endangered species, and cultural/historical valuables without permission.

Driving

Ukraine has right-hand traffic. Roads generally have no toll fees for standard use. Always carry your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance documents. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front passenger.

Speed limits (typical):

• Residential/pedestrian zones: 20 km/h
• Within settlements (cities/towns): 50 km/h
• Outside settlements: 90 km/h
• Divided roads outside settlements: 110 km/h
• Highways: 130 km/h

Car insurance: If you drive in Ukraine, you need mandatory third-party liability coverage. Arrange it before driving.

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

Children in cars: Children under 12 must use seat belts and an appropriate child seat. Children cannot ride in the front seat without a child seat. Children over 12 must wear seat belts.

Checkpoints (martial law): Slow down, prepare documents, follow instructions, and be ready for vehicle inspection. Turn off and remove dashcams from the windshield when approaching a checkpoint, and avoid using your phone. Stop at the STOP sign, switch off headlights, turn on hazard lights, and proceed only when signaled.