Ukraine Entry Guide for Lithuania Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for Lithuania Citizens

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

Ukraine is under martial law. Border checks can be more detailed than in peacetime, and regional restrictions (including curfews) may apply.

Required Documents

Prepare these documents for a smooth border crossing:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months (recommended: cover the whole trip plus extra time).
• Travel medical insurance valid for Ukraine (see coverage requirements below).
• Proof of trip purpose: hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter (friends/relatives/company), tour voucher, medical appointment documents, or onward tickets for transit.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (cash, bank statement, card balance, paid accommodation, or host guarantee letter).
• No active entry ban (checked by the State Border Guard Service).

How much money may be requested at the border? Ukraine uses a minimum-funds formula: FO = ((20 × Pm) ÷ 30) × (Kd + 5), where Pm is the subsistence minimum (3,209 UAH in 2026) and Kd is the number of days in Ukraine. Example: for 30 days, the minimum is about 24,344 UAH.

Travel Insurance

For foreigners, a medical insurance policy is required for entry and stay. Choose a policy that clearly covers:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care
• Medical evacuation / repatriation
• War-related risks (where available in the policy terms)

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

Driving your own car: Ukraine requires mandatory third-party liability (MTPL) insurance for vehicles. Arrange valid coverage before driving on public roads.

Safety

Ukraine remains a destination that requires careful planning. Follow these practical steps:

• Check the curfew rules for your region and plan evening travel accordingly.
• Install the Air Alarm app to receive real-time air-raid alerts.
• Carry your passport and entry stamp details; keep copies stored securely.
• Save emergency numbers and your embassy contacts.

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

Customs (Import & Export Rules)

Green corridor is for items that do not require written declaration. You can 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). Above this amount, declare and be ready to show bank withdrawal proof.
• 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-required goods, higher-value goods, certain medicines, cultural values, large amounts of currency, etc.). Keep receipts to confirm value.

Prohibited to import includes: narcotics/psychotropics, explosives, toxic substances, uncertified food products, extremist/violent or pornographic materials, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons (including gas sprays) without the required permits.

Export from Ukraine: goods under EUR 10,000 total value are generally allowed without written declaration. Above EUR 10,000, declaration is required. Some categories are restricted and may require permits or customs control.

Common export prohibitions/restrictions include certain foods (e.g., lard/sausages, dairy, fresh meat), limits on fish and sturgeon caviar, controlled medicines (narcotic/psychotropic or potent drugs without prescription), weapons/ammunition, explosives, toxic substances, endangered species, and cultural/historical items without permission.

Driving in Ukraine

Driving is on the right-hand side. Carry your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and valid insurance. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front passenger.

Speed limits (standard):

• Residential/pedestrian zones: 20 km/h
• Built-up areas: 50 km/h
• Outside built-up areas: 90 km/h
• Divided roads outside cities: 110 km/h
• Motorways: 130 km/h

Foreign plates: foreign citizens may drive a car with foreign registration 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. After 1 year, the vehicle must leave Ukraine.

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 12+ must wear seat belts.

Checkpoints during 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; do not film military personnel or equipment.