Ukraine Entry Guide for Spain Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for Spain Citizens

Spanish citizens can enter Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, private visits, or business meetings. Entry is allowed only with a valid Spanish international passport. A Spanish national ID card does not allow border crossing.

Ukraine remains under martial law in 2026. Border checks can be stricter than in peacetime, and you may be asked additional questions about your route, accommodation, and return plans.

Required Documents

Carry printed or offline copies (phone battery can fail at checkpoints). Border officers may request:

• 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 full trip.
• Proof of purpose of travel: hotel booking, rental agreement, tour voucher, invitation letter from a host, or medical appointment documents.
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (cash, bank card + statement, prepaid accommodation, or a host’s guarantee letter).
• Return/onward travel plan (tickets or a clear itinerary), especially if asked during border control.

Minimum funds formula used for checks (2026): FO = ((20 × Pm) ÷ 30) × (Kd + 5), where Pm (subsistence minimum) = 3,209 UAH, and Kd = number of days in Ukraine. Example: for 30 days, the minimum is about 24,344 UAH.

Travel Insurance

Medical insurance is mandatory for foreigners entering Ukraine in 2026. Choose a policy that clearly covers:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care and ambulance services
• Repatriation (medical evacuation/return home)
• Coverage for war-related risks if you plan to travel in areas where insurers allow it

You can arrange compliant coverage online before departure; many travelers use insurance-ukraine.com to purchase a policy quickly and keep the certificate ready for border checks.

Safety

Travel in Ukraine in 2026 requires daily situational awareness. Practical steps:

• Check the curfew rules for the specific region/city you will visit and plan evening travel accordingly.
• Install the “Air Alarm” app for real-time alerts and follow local instructions during alarms.
• Keep your embassy contact details saved offline and share your itinerary with a trusted person.
• Avoid photographing or filming military sites, checkpoints, air defense positions, or troop movements.

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

Customs

Green corridor is for goods that do not require written declaration or duties. Typical allowances for travelers arriving from abroad:

• Personal belongings for personal use
• Goods up to EUR 500 total value and up to 50 kg
• Food products for personal consumption (not for sale) up to EUR 200
• Cash up to EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) without declaration; higher amounts require declaration and supporting bank documents
• Medicines (non-narcotic/non-psychotropic): generally up to 5 packs per medicine per person

Red corridor is required for items that must be declared (e.g., restricted goods, currency above limits, cultural values, certain medicines, high-value goods). Keep receipts when possible; customs may assess value if documents are missing.

Prohibited to import includes narcotics/psychotropics, explosives/poisons, certain uncertified food products, materials promoting violence/racism/war or pornography, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons without required permits.

Export from Ukraine: goods under EUR 10,000 may be exported without written declaration in many cases. Items over EUR 10,000 generally require declaration. Some categories (cultural property, weapons, narcotics, certain medicines, endangered species items) are restricted or prohibited without permits.

Driving

Ukraine has right-hand traffic. If you drive, carry:

• Valid driving licence
• Vehicle registration documents
• Mandatory third-party liability (TPL) insurance valid in Ukraine

Foreign-plated vehicles: non-residents may generally use a foreign-registered car in Ukraine for up to 1 year for personal use. If you stay longer than 2 months, you may need to complete temporary registration procedures at an Interior Ministry service center. After the allowed 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
• Divided roads outside cities: 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.

Checkpoints: slow down, prepare documents, follow instructions, and avoid filming. Turn off and remove dashcams/phones from visible recording positions if requested. Stop at the “STOP” sign, use hazard lights, and proceed only when permitted.