Ukraine Entry Guide for Poland Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for Poland Citizens (2026)

Poland citizens can enter Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. If you have already used your visa-free days, you must obtain the appropriate Ukrainian visa before travel.

Ukraine has no COVID-19 entry restrictions in 2026.

If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you will need a legal basis for a longer stay (for example study, employment, family reunification, or business) and must arrange the relevant status in Ukraine.

Required Documents

Prepare the following for border control:

• Valid passport (biometric recommended). Ukraine does not set a minimum remaining validity term in the provided rules, but traveling with several months’ validity is practical for airlines and onward travel.
• Travel/medical insurance (required; coverage for war-related risks is strongly recommended).
• Proof of sufficient funds (may be requested by the State Border Guard Service). Bring a bank card plus a recent statement or cash as backup.

If traveling with children, carry documents confirming the child’s identity and your right to travel with them (especially if a child travels with one parent or a third party).

Travel Insurance

A valid insurance policy is required for entry. Choose a policy that covers:

• Emergency outpatient and inpatient care
• Hospitalization and prescribed medicines
• Medical evacuation (recommended)
• War-risk coverage (recommended due to martial law and security conditions)

You can compare suitable options via insurance-ukraine.com. Save a digital copy on your phone and carry a printed copy for checkpoints or clinics.

Safety

Ukraine remains under martial law in many areas, which affects travel routines. Practical steps for visitors:

• Expect checkpoints on roads and at city entrances. Keep your passport and insurance accessible.
• Do not photograph or film military personnel, checkpoints, air defense, or military vehicles. Avoid posting sensitive locations in real time.
• Follow local instructions during air-raid alerts. Know the nearest shelter at your accommodation and in the areas you plan to visit.
• Use official taxi apps or trusted transfers at night; avoid poorly lit areas and keep valuables out of sight.

Emergency number: 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 and are not subject to customs taxation. Typical allowances include:

• 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). If carrying more, be ready to show supporting bank documents.
• Medicines (non-narcotic/non-psychotropic): generally up to 5 packages of each medicine per person

Red corridor is required for items that must be declared (for example goods over the limits, items requiring permits, currency/cultural values, securities, and medicines containing narcotic/psychotropic substances or precursors). Keep receipts to confirm value; without receipts, customs may assess value based on comparable goods.

Prohibited to import includes narcotics/psychotropics, explosive/toxic substances, certain foods without certification, materials promoting violence/racism/war or pornography, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons (including gas sprays) without the required Ukrainian permits.

Export from Ukraine: goods under EUR 10,000 can generally be exported without a written declaration; above this value must be declared. Some categories are restricted and may require declaration and duties even under EUR 10,000.

Prohibited/restricted for export can include certain foods (for example lard/sausages, dairy, fresh meat), limits on fish and sturgeon caviar, certain medicines (narcotic/psychotropic, potent drugs without prescription, large liquid volumes), weapons/ammunition, explosives, toxic substances, endangered species, cultural monuments/heritage without permission, and items violating intellectual property.

Driving in Ukraine

Ukraine has right-hand traffic. There are no tolls for using public roads.

Speed limits (unless signs indicate otherwise):

• Residential/pedestrian zones: 20 km/h
• In settlements (cities): 50 km/h
• Outside settlements: 90 km/h
• Outside settlements with a dividing strip: 110 km/h
• Highways: 130 km/h

Documents to carry: driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance documents. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front passenger.

Foreign-plated cars: foreigners 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 longer than two months, you must contact a Ministry of Internal Affairs service center for temporary vehicle registration. After one year, the vehicle must leave Ukraine. If you hold a Ukrainian temporary residence permit, importing a foreign-plated car for personal use may require written declaration and customs duties.

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 (how to pass): slow down early, prepare documents, and follow instructions. Turn off and remove dashcams from the windshield and avoid using your phone while approaching. Stop at the STOP sign, switch off headlights, turn on hazard lights, and proceed only when signaled. Be ready for inspection of documents, luggage, and the vehicle.