Ukraine Entry Guide for Greece Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for Greece Citizens

Greek 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 that do not require a work permit or residence status.

You must cross the border with a valid Greek passport. A Greek national ID card is not accepted for entry to Ukraine.

Ukraine is under martial law in 2026. Border checks can be more detailed than in peacetime, and travelers may be asked additional questions about route, accommodation, and contacts in Ukraine.

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

Required Documents

Prepare these documents for a smooth border crossing:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date (recommended by Ukrainian practice for foreign travelers).
• Travel medical insurance valid for Ukraine for the full trip (mandatory for foreigners).
• Proof of purpose of travel (one or more): hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter from friends/relatives/company, tour voucher, medical appointment documents, or onward tickets for transit.
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (cash, bank card + statement, paid accommodation, tour voucher, or a host’s guarantee letter).
• No active entry ban (checked by the State Border Guard Service during control).

How much money may be required: the border service can calculate the minimum using the official formula:
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: 24,344 UAH.

Travel Insurance

Medical insurance is mandatory for Greek citizens entering Ukraine in 2026. Choose a policy that clearly states coverage in Ukraine and includes:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care and ambulance services
• Repatriation (return transport for medical reasons)
• Coverage for war-related risks where available in the policy terms

Buy insurance before departure and keep a digital copy and a printed copy for border control. Many travelers arrange coverage online via insurance-ukraine.com.

If you drive your own car: Ukraine requires mandatory third-party liability insurance for vehicles. Arrange valid coverage before driving on Ukrainian roads.

Safety

Ukraine remains a destination that requires careful planning in 2026 due to martial law. Follow these practical steps:

• Check the curfew rules for the region and city you plan to visit and plan evening travel accordingly.
• Install the Air Alarm app to receive real-time air-raid alerts.
• Carry your passport, insurance, and accommodation details, and keep embassy contacts saved offline.
• Expect checkpoints on roads and at city entrances; allow extra travel time.

Kyiv and other major cities: daily life continues, but the security situation can change quickly. Follow local instructions during alerts and avoid restricted areas and any military sites or equipment.

Emergency numbers: dial 112 (single emergency number). Other services: 101 fire, 102 police, 103 ambulance, 104 gas emergency.

Customs

At the border you will choose a customs corridor:

Green corridor (no written declaration) is for items that do not require declaration or taxation, but you must still comply with customs rules. Typical allowances include:

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

If you carry more than EUR 10,000, be ready to declare it and provide supporting documents (for example, a bank document confirming withdrawal from your account).

Red corridor (written declaration) is required for items that must be declared, including:

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

Prohibited imports include narcotics and psychotropic substances, explosive and poisonous substances, certain food products without required certification, illegal propaganda materials, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons (including gas/spray weapons) without the required Ukrainian permits.

Export rules: you can export goods under EUR 10,000 without a written declaration in many cases. Exports above EUR 10,000 must be declared. Some categories (cultural values, weapons, certain medicines, restricted goods) require permits or are prohibited.

Driving

Driving in Ukraine is on the right-hand side of the road. Carry your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and valid motor insurance at all times.

Speed limits (typical national limits):

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

Seat belts are required for the driver and front passenger. Children under 12 must use appropriate child restraints; children cannot ride in the front seat without a child seat.

Foreign-plated cars: foreign nationals may generally use a foreign-registered vehicle in Ukraine for up to one year for personal use. If you plan to stay longer than two months, you may need to complete temporary registration formalities at a Ministry of Internal Affairs service center. After one year, the vehicle must leave Ukraine.

Checkpoints (practical rules): slow down early, prepare documents, follow instructions, and do not film or photograph military personnel or facilities. Turn off and remove dashcams if requested. Stop at the “STOP” sign, switch off headlights, turn on hazard lights, and proceed only when signaled.