Ukraine Entry Guide for San Marino Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for San Marino Citizens

San Marino citizens can enter Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, private visits, business meetings, and similar short stays. Entry is allowed with a valid passport only; a national ID card is not accepted for border crossing.

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

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

Required Documents

Prepare the following for a smooth border crossing:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date (recommended to avoid airline/border issues).
• Travel medical insurance valid for Ukraine for the entire stay.
• Proof of purpose of travel (one or more): hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter (private or business), tour voucher, medical appointment documents, or onward tickets for transit.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the trip (cash, bank card + balance, bank statement, paid accommodation, or a host’s guarantee letter).
• No active entry ban (checked by the State Border Guard Service).

How much money may be required? Border officers can request proof of funds using the official formula: FO = ((20 × Pm) ÷ 30) × (Kd + 5), where Pm is the 2026 subsistence minimum (3,209 UAH) and Kd is your planned number of days in Ukraine. Example: for 30 days, the minimum is 24,344 UAH.

Travel Insurance

Medical insurance is mandatory for foreigners entering Ukraine in 2026, including San Marino citizens. Choose a policy that clearly covers:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care and ambulance services
• Repatriation (medical evacuation/return home)
• Coverage for risks connected to the security situation (many insurers list this as war-related risks)

Arrange the policy before departure and keep a digital copy plus a printed version. Many travelers buy compliant coverage online via insurance-ukraine.com.

Safety

Security conditions vary by region. Follow these practical steps:

• Check the curfew rules for the city/region you will visit and plan evening travel accordingly.
• Install the Air Alarm app for real-time air-raid alerts and follow local instructions during alarms.
• Carry your passport and entry stamp/immigration documents with you (or keep them accessible) for possible checks.
• Save emergency numbers and your embassy/consular contacts.

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

Customs

Green corridor is for items that do not require written declaration and are within duty-free limits. 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) without declaration
• Medicines (non-narcotic/non-psychotropic): typically up to 5 packages of each medicine per person

Red corridor is required if you carry items that must be declared (permit-controlled goods, cultural values, securities/payment documents, certain medicines, or goods above the duty-free limits). Keep receipts if you are carrying higher-value items.

Prohibited import commonly includes: narcotic/psychotropic substances, explosives/poisons, certain food products without required certification, materials promoting violence/racism/war or pornography, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons (including gas sprays) without the required permits.

Export rules: You may export goods up to EUR 10,000 total value without written declaration in standard cases. Exports above that value generally require declaration. Some categories (cultural and historical items, weapons/ammunition, narcotics, certain medicines, and protected flora/fauna) are restricted or prohibited without permits.

Driving

Ukraine has right-hand traffic. If you drive in Ukraine, carry your driving licence, vehicle registration, and insurance documents.

Mandatory car insurance: Ukraine requires civil liability (TPL/OSCPV) for all drivers. Arrange coverage before driving.

Foreign-plated cars: Foreign citizens may generally use a car with foreign plates in Ukraine for up to 1 year for personal use. If you plan to stay longer than 2 months, you must contact an MIA service center for temporary vehicle registration. After the one-year period, the vehicle must leave Ukraine.

Speed limits (typical):

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

Child safety: 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: Expect checkpoints between regions and within some cities. Slow down, prepare documents, follow instructions, and avoid filming military facilities or movements. Turn off and remove dashcams if requested.